Turtle is an extinct town in Dent County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

A post office called Turtle was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1954. The community took its name from nearby Turtle Pond, the habitat of many turtles.

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Northern Map Turtle? Central Missouri, basking on a log in a river

Missouri Turtle Laws Explained What You Need to Know Reptiles Hub

Turtles of Missouri Missouri's Natural Heritage Washington

Wild Outdoors Missouri Box Turtles

Turtles of Missouri Missouri's Natural Heritage Washington