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A map showing the location of Rueter in Taney County, Missouri.

Rueter was once a small town in southeastern Taney County, Missouri. Today, it's known as an "extinct town" or a "ghost town" because people no longer live there.

Where Was Rueter?

Rueter was located in the southeastern part of Taney County, Missouri. You can find its former site where two main roads, U.S. Route 160 and Route 125, cross paths. This area is also near the popular city of Branson, Missouri.

How Rueter Got Its Name

The community of Rueter had a post office that first opened in 1906. The town was named after an early postmaster, a man whose last name was Reuter. Sometimes, the town's name was even spelled "Reuter."

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