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
- ^ a b "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.
Coordinates: 39°53′21″N 92°25′15″W / 39.88917°N 92.42083°W
Categories:
- Unincorporated communities in Macon County, Missouri
- Unincorporated communities in Missouri
- Northeast Missouri geography stubs