Avenue City, Missouri

Avenue City is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Avenue City was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1913.[2] The community takes its name from Frederick Avenue in St. Joseph, Missouri.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avenue City, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
  3. "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.

Coordinates: 39°51′48″N 94°45′26″W / 39.86333°N 94.75722°W / 39.86333; -94.75722

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