Avenue City, Missouri
Avenue City is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Avenue City was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community takes its name from Frederick Avenue in St. Joseph, Missouri.[3] Originally just West of the 102 River, Avenue included a telephone exchange and a few stores. Avenue City later became associated with two stores located East of the 102 River. Currently only one store remains which includes a gas station and small grocery store.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avenue City, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ↑ "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
Coordinates: 39°51′48″N 94°45′26″W / 39.86333°N 94.75722°W
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