Stark, Missouri facts for kids

Stark is a small place in Pike County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county area.

A Look Back: The History of Stark

Stark once had its own post office. This post office opened in 1888. It helped people send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for many years. It finally closed in 1907.

The community got its name from a man named Thomas Thornton Stark. He was the first owner of the land where Stark is located. So, the place was named in his honor.