About this episode
This episode explores the origins of Duck Street in Riverton and its connection to Morgan’s Mammoth Duck Ranch.
There isn’t a whole lot of information out there concerning how Duck Street in Front Royal got its name, but here is the evidence I uncovered. In the early 1900’s that whole area was known as Morgan’s Mammoth Duck Ranch. It was a world-renowned for having hardy ducks and geese. Duck Street in Riverton
Topics covered
- local history
- street names
- duck ranches
- Front Royal
- Riverton
Keywords
- Duck Street
- Riverton
- Front Royal
- Morgan’s Mammoth Duck Ranch
- history
- ducks
- geese
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Morgan’s Mammoth Duck Ranch
Places: Duck Street, Riverton, Front Royal
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