Wien, Missouri

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Wien is an unincorporated community in Chariton County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History[]

Wien was platted in 1877, and named after Vienna (German: Wien), the capital of Austria.[2] A post office called Wien was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wien, Missouri
  2. ^ "Chariton County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 September 2016.

Coordinates: 39°39′39″N 92°47′04″W / 39.66083°N 92.78444°W / 39.66083; -92.78444


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