Racine, Missouri
Racine | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | Estimated at 200 within ½ mile radius of the Racine Post Office; an exact population figure is impossible because there are no defined city limits. |
| • Demonym | Racinian |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 64858 |
| Area code | 417 |
Racine is an unincorporated community in Newton County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A post office called Racine has been in operation since 1869.[2] The community takes its name from Racine, Wisconsin.[3]
Geography
Racine is located along the Frisco Railroad tracks between Neosho and Seneca, Missouri in Lost Creek Valley. Racine is on Route 86 where Route K and Route CC intersect. It is positioned geographically between 3 other towns. It is 6 miles west of Neosho, 10 miles south of Joplin, and 5½ miles northeast of Seneca.
Education
Most students publicly schooled in the Racine area attend the Seneca, MO School District.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Racine, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 22 November 2016.
- ^ "Newton County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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