Panther Valley is an

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in southwest Webster County, in the

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of southwest

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. The community is located on Missouri Route KK and on the south side of Panther Creek. It is approximately four miles northwest of

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History

A post office called Panther Valley was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1888. The community was named after the nearby valley of Panther Creek.

References

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