Paydown

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

The community is located along Missouri Route N approximately 2.5 miles northeast of Bend and five miles southwest of Belle. The Gasconade River flows past one-half mile west of the community.[2]

Paydown got its start circa 1830 when a large gristmill was built there.[3] According to tradition, the proprietor of the mill required all customers to "pay down" promptly, hence the name.[4] A post office called Pay Down was in operation from 1856 until 1932.[5]

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

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