Paydown, Missouri

Paydown is an unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, in the United States.^[1]

History

Paydown had its start in about 1830 when a large gristmill was built there. The Paydown mill owner required payment up-front, hence the name.^[2]

References

Municipalities and communities of Maries County, Missouri, United States County seat: Vienna Cities Belle‡ Vienna Village Argyle‡ Unincorporated communities Brinktown Hayden High Gate Paydown Vichy Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°13′44″N 91°48′14″W / 38.22889°N 91.80389°W / 38.22889; -91.80389