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Goldsberry is a small, unincorporated community located in Macon County, Missouri, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It's found along Route 149, about 21 miles northwest of the larger city of Macon. Goldsberry once had its own post office, but it closed down. Now, people living there get their mail from the nearby community of Ethel.

What is Goldsberry?

Goldsberry is a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. This means that services like roads and schools are usually managed by the county. Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated.

A Look at Goldsberry's History

How Goldsberry Got Its Name

Goldsberry was officially planned and laid out in 1882. It was named after a person named E. S. Goldsberry, who was involved in its creation. This was a common way for new communities to get their names back then.

The Goldsberry Post Office

When Goldsberry was first established, a post office was opened there in 1882. This was an important part of the community, allowing people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the area for many years, but it eventually closed its doors in 1974. After that, mail services were moved to Ethel.

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