The community is on Missouri Route V approximately eight miles east of Thayer. It is one-half mile north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line. The community of Jeff is 1.5 miles to the west on Route V and Myrtle is five miles to the east.[2]
History
A post office called Farewell was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1927.[3] The name "Farewell" was assigned to the place by postal authorities.[4]