The city of Chaffee, Missouri is in Scott County. Like many cities, Chaffee got its start as a railroad town. The Chaffee Real Estate Company purchased 1,800 acres of land from John Witt, a local farmer, transferring one hundred and fifty acres to the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway to be used as a rail switching yard, and then surveyed the remaining land as a town for railroad employees. Lots went up for sale in 1905, and applied for incorporated as a fourth-class city in 1906, which was granted in 1909. The town was likely named for the Real Estate Company, which itself was named for General Adna Chaffee, a Spanish-American War hero. Until 2000, after which there have been several factory closings, the city’s economy has been centered around textile manufacturing, using locally grown and processed cotton. Chaffee is north of Caney Creek, east of Delta, south of Blomeyer and Dutchtown, and west of Kelso.
Recommended Resources
Chaffee General Baptist Church
Founded in 1948, the congregation meets at its facilities on North 5th Street, Chaffee, Missouri. Its history, a profile of the church, service schedules, church calendar, sermon podcasts, and the pastor’s notes are featured.
http://chaffeegeneralbaptist.net/
The history of the school system in Chaffee, Missouri is told here, along with its elementary and high school programs, a school calendar, general information about the district, and a district calendar, lunch menus, and employment opportunities.
http://www.chaffee.k12.mo.us/
Chaffee, Missouri began as a railroad town in 1905. The city’s official web site offers a profile of the community, area photographs, administrative and departmental contacts, council agendas and minutes, and a guide to area ordinances, utilities, and a calendar of events.
http://cityofchaffee.com/
First Baptist Church of Chaffee
Serving the small town of Chaffee, Missouri, the FBC meets at it facilities on South Third Street. Recent messages are archived, a service schedule and calendar of upcoming programs and events, leadership contacts and office hours are noted.
http://www.chaffeefbc.org/
Offering a wide variety of floral arrangements, live plants, and gifts, the flower shop is located on West Yoakum Avenue in Chaffee, Missouri. Its location, hours of operation, delivery policies, and guarantees are featured, and its products may be purchased at the shop or online, for local delivery.
http://www.thechaffeeflowershop.com/
The Church of God USA Headquarters
The Church of God is headquartered in Chaffee, Missouri. A history of the denomination, church addresses, service and revival schedules, free printable lessons, photographs, and a ministers help page are included.
http://www.thechurchofgodchaffee.org/
