Avenue City, Missouri Explained

Avenue City is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Avenue City was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1913.[1] The community takes its name from Frederick Avenue in St. Joseph, Missouri.[2] Originally located just west of the 102 River, Avenue included a telephone exchange and a few stores. Avenue City later became associated with two stores located east of the One Hundred and Two River. Currently only one store remains, which includes a gas station and small grocery store.

References

39.8633°N -94.7572°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 August 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160306175959/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?state=MO . 6 March 2016 .
  2. Web site: Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 30 August 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070431/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_andrew.html . 24 June 2016 .