Wilhelmina, Missouri facts for kids
Wilhelmina is a small place in the state of Missouri, in the United States. It's located in a part of Missouri called Dunklin County. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and people, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.
A Look Back at Wilhelmina
How Wilhelmina Got Its Name
The community of Wilhelmina got its name from a very important person: Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. She was the Queen of the Netherlands, a country in Europe, for a long time. She was born in 1880 and passed away in 1962. She ruled as queen from 1890 to 1948.
The Post Office in Wilhelmina
A post office was opened in Wilhelmina in the year 1911. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, staying open until 1957.
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