Frankclay, Missouri

Frankclay is an unincorporated community and census-designated places in West Central St. Francois County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately one mile south of Route 8 about five miles west of Flat River.

A post office called Frankclay was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1973.[2] The community has the name of the original owner of the town site.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frankclay, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "St. Francois County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.



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