Max is an extinct town in Dent County, in the

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classifies it as a populated place. A post office called Max was established in 1912, and remained in operation until 1954. An early postmaster gave the community the first name of his son, Max Coffman.

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Ghost towns in Missouri Former populated places in Dent County, Missouri {{DentCountyMO-geo-stub