Economy, Missouri
Economy is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Economy was originally called Vienna, and under the latter name settlement was made in the 1830s.[2] The present name recalls the economical deals to be had at a local store.[2] A post office called Vienna was established in 1854, the name was changed to Economy in 1856, and the post office closed in 1906.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Economy, 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. Archived from the original on 30 October 2016. Retrieved 30 October 2016.
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39°53′21″N 92°25′15″W / 39.88917°N 92.42083°W
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