Mexico Cleanup and Restoration

When Water-Fire-Storm Damage Happens in Mexico, We're Ready.

Mexico, formerly known as New Mexico, is a city in and the county seat of Audrain County. It is home to the Missouri Military Academy and annually hosts the Miss Missouri Pageant. The city's population was 11,469 at the 2020 census. Mexico was laid out as "New Mexico" in 1836 and was a major stop for settlers heading to the Republic of Texas (thus the name "New Mexico"), and it became the county seat under its present name in 1837. The word "New" was dropped after the Mexican War which saw Texas become a part of the United States. 

Mexico was served by the Wabash Railroad in 1858 and by the Alton Railroad in 1872 and was a shipping point for horses and mules. Mexico was a one-time major source for the nation's fire brick production, so much so that it adopted the moniker "Fire Brick Capital of the World". Bricks produced in Mexico were used in the construction of the NASA rocket launch site in Cape Canaveral. The industry fell on hard times and both major refractory plants in the area closed in 2002.

Notable people with ties to Mexico:

• Cookie Belcher, former professional basketball player
• Howard L. Bickley, Chief Justice of New Mexico
• Christopher "Kit" Bond, senator and governor
• Jason Brookins, former NFL running back with the Baltimore Ravens
• Pendleton Dudley, journalist and public relations
• Pat Fleming, Arizona politician
• Charles Henry Hardin, Missouri governor
• Edward D. "Ted" Jones, broker
• Howard Kindig, former Super Bowl winning NFL player
• Tyronn Lue, head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and former NBA player
• John Smith, early leader in the Restoration Movement.
• Lebbeus R. Wilfley, federal judge
• Xenophon P. Wilfley, United States Senator

The Audrain County Courthouse, Ross House, and Arthur Simmons Stables Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Unfortunately, even Mexico can be struck by water and flood damage, fire damage, mold infestations, and biohazards. So, when residents and business owners in the Mexico area need a premier cleanup and restoration company, SERVPRO is prepared to help. With two thousand franchises across the United States and Canada, we are Faster to Any Size Disaster and dedicated to arriving onsite within one hour of your call.