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Mechanicsville, Missouri

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Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.

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

History

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

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.
Municipalities and communities of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States
County seat: St. Charles
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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


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