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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ranger, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
- ↑ "Dent County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 28, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Dent County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Missouri highlighting Dent County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
37°33′30″N 91°43′54″W / 37.55833°N 91.73167°W
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