Anabel, Missouri facts for kids
Anabel is a small, unincorporated community located in eastern Macon County, Missouri, in the United States. It sits right on U.S. Route 36, about seven miles east of the city of Macon.
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The Story of Anabel's Name
Anabel has had a few different names over the years! Originally, it was known as "Round Grove." Later, it was called "Beverly."
How Anabel Got Its Name
The name "Anabel" came from the daughter of a local store owner. This is a fun piece of local history that people still remember today.
Post Office History
The community first got a post office in 1869, and it was called Round Grove. In 1870, the name of the post office changed to Beverley. Then, in 1889, it changed again to Anabel. The post office served the community for many years before closing in 1999.
Anabel's Population in the Past
In 1925, Anabel was a small place with 63 people living there.
