Middle Fabius, Missouri facts for kids

Middle Fabius is a small place located in Scotland County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, the county government takes care of services for the area.

History

Middle Fabius has a history that goes back many years. In 1841, a post office was opened in the community. A post office was a very important place back then! It was how people sent and received letters, which was the main way to get news and communicate over distances. This post office served the people of Middle Fabius for a long time, operating until 1890. The community got its name from a nearby waterway, the Middle Fabius River. It's common for places in the United States to be named after local rivers, mountains, or other natural landmarks.