Macedonia, Missouri

Not to be confused with Macedonia Neighborhood, Missouri.

Macedonia is an extinct town in northern Phelps County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1][2]

The community is located just east of U.S. Route 63 (on old 63) approximately 4.5 miles north of Rolla. The Macedonia Church and cemetery lie one mile to the north.[3]

A post office called Macedonia was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1917.[4] The community took its name from the local Macedonia Baptist Church.[5]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macedonia (historical)
  2. ^ Missouri, 1912-13-14: Resources, Advantages and Opportunities of a Thriving Commonwealth : Surplus Products, Missouri Counties, 1912, Other Commercial, Industrial, Social and Educational Details ... Missouri Bureau of Labor Statistics. 1914. p. 420.
  3. ^ Rolla, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1951 (1957 rev.)
  4. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 5, 2016.
  5. ^ "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.

38°01′23″N 91°46′11″W / 38.02306°N 91.76972°W / 38.02306; -91.76972


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