Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community in St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
editA 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
edit- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mechanicsville, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- ^ "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″N 90°47′54″W / 38.69250°N 90.79833°W
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