McFarland is an extinct town in
Taney County, in the
U.S. state
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Missouri
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. The community was on
Swan Creek approximately two miles north of
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A post office called McFarland was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1911. The community has the name of one Mr. McFarland, the original owner of the town site.
References
Ghost towns in Missouri
Former populated places in Taney County, Missouri
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