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City	Macon
State	Missouri (MO)
County	Macon County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.742256
Longitude	-92.472686
Population	5,457
Density	347.6 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	63552
Area Code	816
County Seat	Macon
School District	Macon County R-I School District

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About Macon, Missouri

Macon is a locality in Macon County, Missouri, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,457. The population density is 347.6 people per km². Macon is located at 39.7423°N, 92.4727°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Macon is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 63552.

Macon spreads across the expansive northern plains where the horizon pulls the sky down to meet the golden hue of drying corn. It lies 22.5 miles north of Moberly, MO (from Moberly, MO: bearing 355°T), and is situated 31.8 miles south of Kirksville. Sunlight lingers upon the grasses of Jackson Street Park, casting long, thin shadows that stretch toward the quiet margins of the landscape. To the south, the distant silhouette of Bee Ridge haunts the hazy edge of the view, a reminder of the rising earth far beyond these flat expanses. Nearby, the banks of Sewer Creek hold the damp scent of cooling soil, while the waters of Macon Lake mirror the shifting colors of the clouds. The air here carries a weight of stillness, a terrestrial breath that defines the rhythm of the changing seasons.

Macon grew from the sturdy ambition of settlers who turned the prairie into a grid of commerce and stability. Early industry carved a path through the regional economy, favoring the steady output of agricultural processing and local manufacturing that still anchors the daily work of the residents. Trade routes once defined the pulse of the streets, and that legacy of hard labor remains visible in the brick facades and the utilitarian strength of the older buildings. Today, the town maintains a focused pace, prioritizing the quiet productivity of its workshops and the preservation of its modest business corridors. This dedication to local industry ensures that the character of Macon remains grounded in the tangible results of its own effort.

Macon fosters a cultural identity defined by a plain-spoken sincerity and a deep connection to the land that surrounds it. Residents gather at Jackson Street Park for communal milestones, sharing the simple comfort of an open space that belongs to everyone. The architecture of the downtown district reflects a time of careful construction, serving as a landmark for those who value the endurance of local craftsmanship. Within these borders, the influence of figures like the poet and novelist Edgar Lee Masters, who spent formative years in the region, lingers in the way people appreciate a well-told story or a moment of quiet reflection. Life here moves with a deliberate clarity, honoring the small traditions that make Macon a place where the present is always firmly rooted in its own distinct soil.

Nearby Outdoor Places

Rubey Street Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 177° S
Macon Lake Park (Local Park) — 1.1 mi, 290° W
Don Schelle Ballfield (Local Recreation) — 1.2 mi, 172° S
Long Branch Recreation Area (Recreation Area) — 1.6 mi, 286° W
Long Branch State Park (State Park) — 1.8 mi, 298° NW
Long Branch Lake (Recreation Area) — 1.9 mi, 292° W
Atlanta Conservation Area (State Conservation Area) — 8.3 mi, 353° N
Farm Service Agency Interest Of Mo (National Wildlife Refuge) — 16.4 mi, 040° NE · 3,906 acres
Antique Tractor Display (Monument) — 22.1 mi, 278° W
Bucklin History Monument (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 278° W
Time Capsule Stone (Monument) — 22.3 mi, 278° W
Lion Statue (Public Artwork) — 23.0 mi, 177° S
Walt Disney Hometown Museum (Museum) — 25.3 mi, 266° W
ATSF Depot (Attraction) — 25.3 mi, 266° W
University Theatre (Theatre) — 31.4 mi, 350° N
Truman State Art Gallery (Gallery) — 31.4 mi, 350° N
Gallery 104 (Gallery) — 31.8 mi, 349° N
Ray Klinginsmith Amphitheater (Theatre) — 32.3 mi, 350° N
Clara's View Overlook (Viewpoint) — 40.5 mi, 116° SE
South Crawford School (historical) (Historic Ruins) — 40.6 mi, 332° NW

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