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Raymore was platted in 1872 and incorporated on March 20, 1877. The name Raymore is an amalgamation of the surnames of two railroad men, George Rea and Henry Moore. The Raymore post office has been in operation since 1872.

The Watkins Family Farm Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

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