Althea, Missouri facts for kids

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Althea is an extinct town in eastern Ozark County, in the Ozarks of southern Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The location is on the North Fork River at the crossing of Missouri Route H and an elevation of 623 Feet. It is about five miles northeast of Tecumseh.

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

Municipalities and communities of Ozark County, Missouri, United States
Cities
Villages
Townships
  • Barren Fork
  • Bayou I
  • Bayou II
  • Big Creek
  • Bridges
  • Dawt
  • Jackson
  • Jasper
  • Lick Creek
  • Longrun
  • Noble
  • Nottinghill
  • Pine Creek
  • Pontiac
  • Richland
  • Spring Creek
  • Thornfield
  • West Bridges
CDPs
Other
unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns

Coordinates: 36°38′29″N 92°13′44″W / 36.64139°N 92.22889°W / 36.64139; -92.22889


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