Hilda, Taney County, Missouri

Hilda is an unincorporated community in Taney County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located on U.S. Route 160 about fifteen miles east of Branson. Hilda is part of the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area.

A post office called Hilda was established in 1896, and remained in operation until 1975.[2] An early postmaster gave the community the first name of his wife, Hilda Mosely.[3]

References

  1. "Hilda". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 December 2016.
  3. "Taney County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved December 27, 2016.

Coordinates: 36°39′49″N 92°58′55″W / 36.6637°N 92.9819°W / 36.6637; -92.9819


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