Denton, Johnson County, Missouri

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

History[]

Denton was laid out in 1905, and named after a railroad employee.[2] A post office called Denton was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1954.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Denton, Johnson County, Missouri
  2. ^ "Johnson County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 23 October 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 25 May 2015. Retrieved 23 October 2016.

Coordinates: 38°36′48″N 93°55′45″W / 38.61333°N 93.92917°W / 38.61333; -93.92917


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