Leora, Missouri Explained

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

A post office called Leora was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1969.[1] The community was named after Leora White, the daughter of an early settler.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 December 2016.
  2. Web site: Stoddard County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071913/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_stoddard.html . June 24, 2016 . dead . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 26, 2016 .

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