Avenue City, Missouri facts for kids
Avenue City is a small place in Andrew County, Missouri. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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A Look Back: The History of Avenue City
How Avenue City Got Its Name
Avenue City got its name from a street called Frederick Avenue in nearby St. Joseph, Missouri. It's interesting how places get their names, often from important people or other landmarks.
Early Days and the Post Office
This community had its own post office. It opened in 1878. The post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, finally closing in 1913.
What Avenue City Was Like Then
Originally, Avenue City was located just west of the One Hundred and Two River. In its early days, it had a telephone exchange. This was a place where phone calls were connected by operators. There were also a few stores where people could buy things they needed.
Avenue City Today
Over time, Avenue City became more connected with stores located east of the One Hundred and Two River. Today, only one store remains. This store is very useful for the community. It includes a gas station for cars and a small grocery store for everyday needs.
