Iantha, Missouri
Iantha is an unincorporated community in Barton County, Missouri.[1] It is located six miles west of Lamar.
Iantha was founded in 1881.[2] The community most likely was named after an early settler.[3] A post office called Iantha was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1885.[4]
Notable residents
- Earle D. Baker (1888-1987), Los Angeles City Council member, born in Iantha
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iantha, Missouri
- ↑ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 207.
- ↑ "Barton County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
Coordinates: 37°31′01″N 94°23′52″W / 37.51694°N 94.39778°W
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