Dora, Missouri

Dora is an unincorporated community in Ozark County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Dora has been in operation since 1879.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Dora Fischer.[3]

Education

Dora is served by the Dora R-III School District.[4]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dora, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 27 November 2016.
  3. "Ozark County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 27, 2016.
  4. "Homepage". Dora R-III School District. Retrieved 27 November 2016.

Coordinates: 36°46′37″N 92°13′03″W / 36.7770036°N 92.2173801°W / 36.7770036; -92.2173801


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