Machens is an extinct town in St. Charles County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The eastern end of the Katy Trail, a recreational rail trail, is located at Machens.
A post office called Machens was established in 1895, and remained in operation until 1956. The community most likely was named after Andrew Machens, Sr.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Machens
- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (May 10, 2016). Rail-Trail Hall of Fame: A selection of America's premier rail-trails. Wilderness Press. p. 53. ISBN 978-0-89997-825-3.
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
- "St. Charles County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
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| County seat: St. Charles | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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