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Radical, Missouri

Coordinates: 36°37′22″N 93°25′09″W / 36.62278°N 93.41917°W / 36.62278; -93.41917
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Radical is an extinct town in Stone County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Radical was established in 1878, and remained in operation until 1944.[2] The community was named for the fact a large share of the first settlers were Radical Republicans in politics.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Radical
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 27, 2016.
  3. ^ "Stone County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.

36°37′22″N 93°25′09″W / 36.62278°N 93.41917°W / 36.62278; -93.41917