Archie, Rural community in Cass County, Missouri, United States
Archie is a small community in southern Cass County, Missouri, with residential areas surrounding the central Main Street district. The town has a typical small-town structure with local businesses and services clustered in the center.
The town was founded in 1880 and named after Archie Talmadge, whose father was a railroad official during the city's early development. The founding was tied to railroad expansion in the region.
The high school basketball tournament draws teams and spectators from across the region for nearly 90 years and shapes community life. This yearly event remains an important gathering for residents and strengthens local connections.
City Hall at 401 South Main Street serves as the main administrative center and provides information about the community. Visitors can stop there to ask about local services and upcoming events.
A meteorite that fell near the town in 1932 is now displayed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C. This celestial object became part of the museum's major scientific collections.
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