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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.



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