Denton, Johnson County, Missouri

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.
  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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