Chaffee, Missouri (ZIP code 63740), is located in northern Scott County in Southeast Missouri.
Community History
- On June 20, 1905, the Chaffee Real Estate Company of St. Louis, Missouri purchased 1,800 acres of land from local farmer John Witt of Sikeston, Missouri
- Shortly thereafter, the company transferred 150 acres to the St. Louis–San Francisco Railway to build a large switching yard
- The area was then surveyed and developed as a town for railroad employees
The railroad has remained an important part of the community since its founding. The Burlington Northern Railroad still operates a depot in Chaffee today. Railroad history can also be seen in the mural located at Yoakum and Main Streets, painted by local artist Aaron Horrell.
Today’s Chaffee
- City size: 1.8 square miles
- Population: approximately 2,955 residents
- Location: about 13 miles south of Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Many residents live and work in Chaffee, while others commute to nearby Cape Girardeau and Sikeston.
Community Information
This website provides information about local attractions, services, and events. If you have questions about the community, please visit the Contacts page and send a message. Staff will respond as soon as possible.
❤️ Thank You
Thank you for visiting Chaffee, Missouri — the “City with a Smile.”
