Wilhelmina, Missouri Explained

Wilhelmina is an unincorporated community in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Wilhelmina was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1957.[1] The community was named in honor of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880–1962), Queen of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948.[2]

References

36.5147°N -90.1825°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 29 September 2016.
  2. Web site: Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived). https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071947/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_dunklin.html . dead . 24 June 2016 . The State Historical Society of Missouri. 29 September 2016.

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