Mechanicsville, Missouri

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Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community in St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]

History

A post office called Mechanicsville was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1900. [2] A share of the first settlers being mechanics by trade most likely caused this name to be selected for both post office and town. [3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mechanicsville, Missouri
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  3. ↑ "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.

38°41′33″N90°47′54″W / 38.69250°N 90.79833°W / 38.69250; -90.79833

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