Danforth is an
unincorporated community
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in
Adair County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is on
Missouri Route O
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1.5 miles northwest of
Novinger.
Spring Creek
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flows past the south side of the community.
History
A post office called Danforth was established in 1885, and remained in operation until 1906. The name most likely is a transfer from
Danforth, Illinois.
References
Unincorporated communities in Adair County, Missouri
1885 establishments in Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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