Pape, Missouri facts for kids

Pape is a small place in St. Clair County, Missouri, USA. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county government.

What's in a Name?

This community got its name from a person called Gideon Pape. He was important in the area because he owned a local watermill. A watermill uses the power of flowing water to grind grain into flour or do other tasks. In the past, watermills were very important for communities, helping people get food and other supplies.

Another Name for Pape

For a while, Pape was also known by a different name: "Old Tiffin." It's common for small places to have more than one name throughout their history, sometimes because of changes in settlers or local landmarks.