Rat, Missouri
Rat, Missouri | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Shannon |
| Township | Moore |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 573 |
| GNIS feature ID | 751809[1] |
Rat is a ghost town in Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[2]
History
A post office called Rat was established in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1954.[3] Rat has been noted for its unusual place name.[4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rat, Missouri
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Rat, Missouri
- ^ "Shannon County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 8 June 2015.
- ^ LIFE. 31 January 1944. p. 57. ISSN 0024-3019.
Municipalities and communities of Shannon County, Missouri, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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