Mercyville, Missouri

Mercyville is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.^[1]

History

Mercyville was laid out in the 1860s, and named after Mercy Williams, the wife of a local blacksmith.^[2] In 1888, the majority of the population removed to nearby Elmer when the railroad was extended to that point.^[2] A post office called Mercyville was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1889.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mercyville, 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. 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°58′18″N 92°38′36″W / 39.97167°N 92.64333°W / 39.97167; -92.64333

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