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
1 2 "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.

Municipalities and communities of Macon County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Macon
Cities	Atlanta Bevier Callao Elmer Ethel La Plata Macon New Cambria South Gifford
Townships	Bevier Callao Chariton Drake Eagle Easley Hudson Independence Jackson Johnston La Plata Liberty Lingo Lyda Middle Fork Morrow Narrows Richland Round Grove Russell Ten Mile Valley Walnut Creek White
CDP	Excello
Other unincorporated communities	Anabel Ardmore Axtell Barnesville Barryville Bloomington Cardy College Mound Cottage Cox Economy Goldsberry Hammack Kaseyville Kellogg Keota Kern Lingo Love Lake Mercyville Nickellton Redman Seney Sue City Ten Mile Walnut Woodville
Ghost towns	Hart Longville Tullvania

Coordinates: 39°53′21″N 92°25′15″W / 39.88917°N 92.42083°W / 39.88917; -92.42083

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