Macedonia, Missouri

Macedonia is an extinct town in northern Phelps County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1][2]

Not to be confused with Macedonia Neighborhood, Missouri.

The community is located just east of U.S. Route 63 (on old 63) approximately 4.5 miles north of Rolla. The Macedonia Church and cemetery lie one mile to the north.[3]

A post office called Macedonia was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1917.[4] The community took its name from the local Macedonia Baptist Church.[5]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Macedonia (historical)
  2. Missouri, 1912-13-14: Resources, Advantages and Opportunities of a Thriving Commonwealth : Surplus Products, Missouri Counties, 1912, Other Commercial, Industrial, Social and Educational Details ... Missouri Bureau of Labor Statistics. 1914. p. 420.
  3. Rolla, MO, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1951 (1957 rev.)
  4. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 December 2016.
  5. "Phelps County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 5, 2016.


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