The city of Macon, Missouri is the county seat of Macon County. The area that was to become Macon began to be settled in the early 1820s, largely consisting of people from Kentucky, North Carolina and Tennessee, who were following an old Indian trade route known as the Great Trail. The town was laid out in 1856, and named for Nathaniel Macon, a North Carolina senator and representative, as had the county. The town’s population grew quickly, in large part because of two railroad lines, the Northwest Railroad and the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad, which intersected in Macon. During the American Civil War, about seven thousand Union troops were stationed in Macon, and the county seat was moved from Bloomington to Macon in 1863, largely because it was a Union troop concentration while Bloomington was pro-Confederate. Today, US Highways 36 and 63 intersect in Macon. Long Branch State Park is northwest of the city, as is the city of Bloomington. Anabel is east of Macon, Axtell is to the north, and Excello is to the south.
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A profile of the city of Macon, Missouri offers contacts with the city administratie and departmental offices, information about financial services and business incentives, and a guide to area facilities, churches, schools, parks, and businesses.
http://cityofmacon-mo.com/
Learn about Choice Hotel reward and privilege programs. Find rates and amenities specific to the Macon Comfort Inn location.
http://www.comfortinn.com/hotel-macon-missouri-MO184
Macon Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a non-profit organization made up of business owners and others in the Macon, Missouri region. General information about the organization, the benefits of membership, membership policies, and meeting schedules are posted, along with a guide to the city and county of Macon, Missouri.
http://www.maconmochamber.com/
The movie theater is located along US Highway 63 North in Macon, Missouri. Movies currently playing are highlighted, with times and admissions costs, special products, contacts, and upcoming movies are advertised.
http://www.maconcinema.com/
Macon County Historical Society
Formed in 1937, the not-for-profit organization is charged with the collection, preservation and arrangement of historical, religious, scientific and educational material relating to the founding and development of Macon County, Missouri, and with the operation of its museum and library. A general history of the community is discussed, including early post offices, schools and churches.
http://www.maconcountyhistoricalsociety.com/
Operating an elementary school, middle school, and high school, the public school system in Macon, Missouri is featured, with directions and schedules for each of its campuses, administrative contacts, and a district calendar.
http://www.macon.k12.mo.us/
The local web directory categorizes and offers addresses, contacts information, descriptions, and links to the web sites of businesses, churches, schools, and organizations in Macon, Missouri. Eligible businesses may submit their information to the site for a fee.
http://www.maconinformation.com/
The online newspaper focuses on delivering local news, arts and entertainment features, business reports, and information about schools and the local government of Macon, Missouri. Obituaries are also published to the site.
http://maconthenews.com/
The Macon County Home Press has been in publication since 1876. Its web edition offers news from northeastern Missouri, obituaries, a community calendar, and reports from local schools, government agencies and departments, and other features.
http://maconhomepress.com/
