Mildred, Missouri Explained

Mildred is an unincorporated community in Taney County, in the Ozarks of southern Missouri. Mildred is located on Missouri Route 76, south of Forsyth and east of Kirbyville.[1]

History

A post office called Mildred was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1934.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Mildred Price.[3]

References

36.6369°N -93.0994°W

Notes and References

  1. Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 62,
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 27 December 2016.
  3. Web site: Taney County Place Names, 1928–1945 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071824/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_taney.html . June 24, 2016 . live . The State Historical Society of Missouri . December 27, 2016 .