Althea, Missouri

Althea is an extinct town in Ozark County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Althea was established in 1921, and remained in operation until 1926.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter Althea Patrick.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Althea
  2. ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. 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.

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