Mercyville, Missouri

History

Mercyville was laid out in the 1860s, and named after Mercy Williams, the wife of a local blacksmith.[2] In 1888, the majority of the population removed to nearby Elmer when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Mercyville was established in 1867, and remained in operation until 1889.[3]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mercyville, Missouri
  2. "Macon County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 30, 2016.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 October 2016.


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