Mercyville is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
Mercyville was laid out in the 1860s, and named after Mercy Williams, the wife of a local blacksmith. [2] In 1888, the majority of the population removed to nearby Elmer after the railroad was extended to that point. [2] A post office called Mercyville was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1889. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mercyville, Missouri
- ^ a b "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
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39°58′18″N 92°38′36″W / 39.97167°N 92.64333°W
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Mercyville is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
Mercyville was laid out in the 1860s, and named after Mercy Williams, the wife of a local blacksmith. [2] In 1888, the majority of the population removed to nearby Elmer after the railroad was extended to that point. [2] A post office called Mercyville was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1889. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mercyville, Missouri
- ^ a b "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
Municipalities and communities of
Macon County, Missouri, United States | ||
|---|---|---|
| Cities | | |
| Town | ||
| Village | ||
| Townships | ||
| CDP | ||
| Other communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
39°58′18″N 92°38′36″W / 39.97167°N 92.64333°W
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