Prescott, Missouri
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Prescott is an
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in northern Texas County, in the
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of
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. The community lies approximately 4.5 miles southwest of
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and the
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flows about 1.5 miles to the west of the location. The Prescott Church and cemetery lie one-half mile south.


History

A post office called Prescott was established in 1898, and remained in operation until 1953. Valentine Prescott, an early postmaster, gave the community his last name.


References

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