Mechanicsville, Missouri

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 the name to be selected.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mechanicsville, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 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.

Coordinates: 38°41′33″N 90°47′54″W / 38.69250°N 90.79833°W / 38.69250; -90.79833


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