Millheim, Missouri facts for kids
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Millheim, Missouri
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Location of Perry County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Cinque Hommes |
| Elevation | 594 ft (181 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63775
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-48372 |
| GNIS feature ID | 722402 |
Millheim is a small, unincorporated community. It is located in Cinque Hommes Township within Perry County, Missouri, in the United States.
What's in a Name?
The name Millheim probably comes from the German word Müllheim. This word means 'mill home'. One idea is that the community was named after a mill built there. It's also possible the name came from a city in Germany. Or, it could be one of the German names brought by settlers who moved to Perry County.
A Look Back in Time
A well-known mill was built in the area of Millheim as early as 1856. Rudolph Conrad and Mike Eddleman built this mill. Later, in 1891, a post office was opened in the community.
Where is Millheim?
Millheim is located in Cinque Hommes Township. It is about eight miles south of a larger town called Perryville.
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