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

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Economy, Missouri
  2. 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.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 October 2016.

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

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