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Chaffee, Missouri, zip code 63740, is located in Northern Scott County in Southeast Missouri about 15 miles South of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. The exact location is 37.18 degrees north of the equator and 89.66 degrees west of the prime meridian. Founded in 1905, the name Chaffee comes from the Chaffee Real Estate Company in St. Louis that was involved in a land purchase here.
The population of Chaffee is approximately 3,059.
The approximate number of families is 1,363.
For information about the history of Chaffee visit
Chaffee Historical Society Website
Demographics
US Census Bureau Demographic Information
Attractions
Lake Tywappity was built in 1957 and is a great place for family
picnics or a day of fishing. Chaffee also has four community parks including Harmon Field which has one of the last existing above ground public swimming pools in the United States.
Attraction |
Location |
Facilities |
| Harmon Field |
Elliot between Hwy
77 and 5th St. |
Baseball,
Basketball, Tennis, Playground and Pavilion Public Swimming Pool (Pool is open Memorial Day through Labor Day |
| Frisco Park |
East of Nutrition at 800 South Main St. |
Baseball, shaded picnic area, Playground & Pavilion |
| Chronister Field |
2nd and Marlene Dr. |
Baseball |
| Circle Park |
Center of town on Yoakum and 3rd St. |
Gazebo, Community Concerts |
Lake Tywappity |
Turn Left on Route RA from Route A East of Chaffee |
Fishing, Picnic Area, Hiking Trail around lake. |
Do you need other
information? Email us at
information@chaffeechamber.com.
Created on 08/20/2009 12:03 PM by admin
Updated on 08/22/2009 12:43 PM by admin
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