Leora, Missouri

Leora is an unincorporated community in northern Stoddard County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located approximately thirteen miles north of Dexter.

A post office called Leora was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1969.[2] The community was named after Leora White, the daughter of an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Leora, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  3. "Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 26, 2016.

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