Summerfield, Missouri facts for kids

Summerfield is a small, unincorporated community located in Maries County, Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.

A Look Back: Summerfield's History

Summerfield got its start when a post office was opened there in 1903. A post office is where people send and receive mail, and it was a very important place for communities back then. This post office served the people of Summerfield for many years, until it closed down in 1957. The name "Summerfield" was chosen to sound pleasant and positive.