Duncan is an
unincorporated community
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in
Webster and
Wright
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counties, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
Duncan is located along
Missouri Route 38
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on the Webster - Wright county line and about midway between
Marshfield to the west and
Hartville to the east. It is at the headquarters of
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which flows to the northwest.
History
A post office called Duncan was established on the Webster County side in 1871, where it remained in operation until 1923. The community has the name of the local Duncan family.
References
Unincorporated communities in Webster County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Wright County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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