Ira, Missouri

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

History

A post office called Ira was established in 1899, and remained in operation until 1949.[2] The community has the name of Ira Waterman, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ira, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°52′22″N 92°50′59″W / 37.87278°N 92.84972°W / 37.87278; -92.84972

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