Rector is an extinct town in northwest Shannon County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. [1] The community is located in Rector Hollow, which is a tributary to Gladden Creek approximately one mile to the west. It is on Missouri Route J two miles west of Missouri Route 19. [2]
A post office called Rector was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1954. [3] The community has the name of the local Rector family. [4]
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