Mayflower, Missouri facts for kids

Mayflower is a small, quiet place in Barry County, Missouri, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

History of Mayflower

The area known as Mayflower got its name from a very famous ship! This ship was the original Mayflower, which carried the Pilgrims to America in the 1600s.

A post office was opened in Mayflower in 1887. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. However, the post office eventually closed down in 1910. Even though the post office is gone, the name Mayflower still reminds people of its past.