Thompson, Missouri facts for kids

A map showing where Thompson is located in Missouri.

Thompson is a small place in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find Thompson about six miles west of Mexico, right along Route 22. The special code for mail in Thompson is 65285.

The Story of Thompson

How Thompson Got Its Name

The community of Thompson has a history that goes back to the 1800s. A post office was first opened here in 1860. It was called "Thompson's Station" back then.

Later, in 1883, the name of the post office was changed to simply "Thompson." The community was named after William Thompson, who was an early postmaster in the area. He helped to set up the mail service for the people living there.