Macedonia is an extinct town in northern
Phelps County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is located just east of
U.S. Route 63
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(on old 63) approximately 4.5 miles north of
Rolla. The Macedonia Church and cemetery lie one mile to the north.
A post office called Macedonia was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1917. The community took its name from the local Macedonia Baptist Church.
References
Ghost towns in Missouri
Former populated places in Phelps County, Missouri
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