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Larissa is an historic town located along Hunter Creek in Douglas County, Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.

A post office called Larissa was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1919. An early postmaster gave the community the name of his wife, Larissa Andrews.

Municipalities and communities of Douglas County, Missouri, United States
City
Townships
  • Benton
  • Boone
  • Brown
  • Brush Creek
  • Bryan
  • Buchanan
  • Campbell
  • Cass
  • Champion
  • Clay
  • Clinton
  • Findley
  • Jackson
  • Lincoln
  • McKinley
  • McMurtrey
  • Miller
  • Richland
  • Spencer
  • Spring Creek
  • Walls
  • Washington
  • Wood
Unincorporated
communities
Ghost towns

Coordinates: 36°55′55″N 92°34′36″W / 36.93194°N 92.57667°W / 36.93194; -92.57667

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