Larissa is an historic town located along Hunter Creek in Douglas County, Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. Larissa was located on the north part of the floodplain of Hunter Creek along county road VV-210 at an elevation of 935 feet.. The location is about one mile upstream (northeast) of the Crystal Springs fish hatchery.
A post office called Larissa was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1919. An early postmaster gave the community the name of his wife, Larissa Andrews.
Coordinates: 36°55′55″N 92°34′36″W / 36.93194°N 92.57667°W