Paydown, Missouri

Paydown is an unincorporated community in Maries County, Missouri, in the United States.^[1]

History

Paydown had its start in about 1830 when a large gristmill was built there. The Paydown mill owner required payment up-front, hence the name.^[2]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Paydown, Missouri
↑ Earngey, Bill (1995). Missouri Roadsides: The Traveler's Companion. University of Missouri Press. p. 13.

Municipalities and communities of Maries County, Missouri, United States

County seat: Vienna

Cities	Belle‡ Vienna

Village	Argyle‡

Unincorporated communities	Brinktown Hayden High Gate Paydown Vichy

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 38°13′44″N 91°48′14″W / 38.22889°N 91.80389°W / 38.22889; -91.80389

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