Ranger, Missouri

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Ranger is an unincorporated community in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Ranger was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1917.[2] The origin of the name Ranger is obscure.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ranger, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 28 September 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

Coordinates: 37°33′30″N 91°43′54″W / 37.55833°N 91.73167°W / 37.55833; -91.73167