Wanda, Missouri facts for kids
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Wanda
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 Wanda
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Newton |
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Wanda is a small place in Newton County, Missouri, United States. It is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or town.
You can find Wanda along Missouri State Route O. It is located between the towns of Stark City and Stella.
About Wanda
Wanda is part of the Joplin, Missouri area. This larger area is called a Metropolitan Statistical Area. It means that Wanda is connected to the bigger city of Joplin for things like jobs and services.
History of Wanda
Wanda once had its own post office. It opened in 1886 and stayed active until 1908.
No one is quite sure who Wanda was, the person the community was named after. The area has also been known by other names in the past. These include Wando and Old Harmony.
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