Rankin, Missouri
Rankin is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Rankin was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1908.[2] The community was named after John Rankin, the original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rankin, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
- ↑ "Andrew County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 30 August 2016.
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Coordinates: 40°04′02″N 94°55′04″W / 40.06722°N 94.91778°W
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