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Mercyville, Missouri

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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 when 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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mercyville, Missouri
  2. ^ 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. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 October 2016.