The city of Moscow Mills is in Lincoln County, in eastern Missouri. Settlers began coming into the area in the late 1790s, attracted by Spanish land grants. Early residents of the community were Shapley Ross and his family who came from Kentucky to Missouri Territory in 1817, settling near Clark’s Fort, a War of 1812 stockade, in the area that was to become Moscow Mills. He operated a grist and saw mill on the Cuivre River, and began construction on a stone house on the hill overlooking the mill, known as the Shapley House, which is still in existence. He and a group of local businessmen planned the town of Moscow, which was later renamed Moscow Mills. The intention was for the town to compete for the county seat but, although that goal was not achieved, the town continued to grow as a farming community. In the 1830s, the Old River Mill was built by Henry Martin, and it continued in operation until 1945, and the mill area is now the location of the Mill Site Park. Moscow Mills is located just east of US Highway 61, southeast of Troy and northwest of Chain of Rocks.
 
 
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City of Moscow Mills, Missouri
Moscow Mills is situated along the western bank of the Cuivre River, four miles southeast of Troy, the Lincoln County seat. The official municipal web site offers contacts for the city’s elected officials and administrative personnel, meeting agendas and minutes, ordinances, and access to various permits and other forms. Residents may pay utility bills online.
http://moscowmillsmo.com/
The commercial bakery in Moscow Mills, Missouri produces a variety of fig and fruit bars, as well as cereal bars in several flavors. Its location and a history and overview of the operations, manufacturing plant, and production facilities, as well as an overview of its products are featured.
http://www.daddyrays.com/
Operating from a 38,000 square foot facility in Moscow Mills, Missouri, the machine and tool company offers a variety of services, including CNC and manual machining services, abrasive waterjet cutting, and full fabrication services, as well as a climate-controlled paint booth. Its location, capabilities, services, and quality control programs are featured, along with photographs.
http://www.elite-tool.com/
First Baptist Church of Moscow Mills
The congregation meets at its facilities on Walter Court in Moscow Mills, Missouri. The church’s pastor is introduced, contacts and office hours are posted, along with directions, a service schedule, calendar of events, prayer requests, and a statement of beliefs.
http://www.fbcmoscowmills.org/
Family owned and operated, the automobile dealership in Moscow Mills, Missouri specializes in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, vans and buses. Its inventory is highlighted, along with its finance policies, hours, directions, and contacts. A blog is also included.
http://www.fruendlyauto.com/
The Moscow, Missouri roofing contractor is locally owned and operated, and offering gutter repairs and installation, roof installations and repairs, siding repair and maintenance, and other services, which are outlined here, along with its qualifications, memberships, and business hours.
http://www.moscowmillsmoroofer.com/
Moscow Mills Chamber of Commerce
The non-profit organization is made up of business owners and individuals from the Moscow Mills, Missouri region. Its membership policies and benefits of membership are related, along with a schedule of meetings and events, a member directory, area maps, and information about new local businesses.
http://www.moscowmillschamber.com/