Racine, Missouri
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History
A post office called Racine has been in operation since 1869.[2] The town was originally called Dayton, after Dayton, Ohio, as was the surrounding township. However, there was already a Dayton, Missouri, causing confusion for Postal Service deliveries. The name was changed in 1871 to Racine, after Racine, Wisconsin. The name of Dayton Township remained the same.[3][4]
Geography
Racine is located along the Frisco Railroad tracks between Neosho and Seneca in Lost Creek Valley. Racine is on Route 86 where Route K and Route CC intersect. It is positioned geographically among three other towns: it is 6 miles west of Neosho, 10 miles south of Joplin, and 5½ miles northeast of Seneca.
Education
Racine is encompassed entirely by the Seneca School District; it schools all students enrolled in public education in the community.
Buildings
There are two churches in town, an Apostolic Church and a large Christian church. A small fire station is located here that is part of the Seneca Area Fire Protection District.
References
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- ↑ Ramsay Place-Name Card Collection. Western Historical Manuscripts Collection. University of Missouri Columbia.
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