Wilhelmina, Missouri
Wilhelmina is an unincorporated community in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Wilhelmina was established in 1911, and remained in operation until 1957.[2] The community was named in honor of Wilhelmina of the Netherlands (1880–1962), Queen of the Kingdom of the Netherlands from 1890 to 1948.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wilhelmina, Missouri
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
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