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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