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Main City, Missouri

Coordinates: 38°29′22″N 94°29′32″W / 38.48944°N 94.49222°W / 38.48944; -94.49222
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Main City is an unincorporated community in Cass County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

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Main City was platted in 1879, and named in honor of William Main, local landowner.[2] A post office called Main City was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1906.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Main City, Missouri
  2. ^ "Cass County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 17, 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 17, 2016.

38°29′22″N 94°29′32″W / 38.48944°N 94.49222°W / 38.48944; -94.49222