Sargent is an
unincorporated community
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in southern
Texas County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The community is adjacent to the
Burlington Northern Railroad, approximately four miles southeast of
Cabool. The Texas County-
Howell
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county line is about two miles south of the location.
Potter Creek
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flows past the east side of the community.
History
A post office called Sargent was established in 1884, and remained in operation until 1931. The community has the name of one Mr. Sargent, a railroad employee.
References
Unincorporated communities in Texas County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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