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Linda, Missouri

Coordinates: 36°24′39″N 89°32′49″W / 36.41083°N 89.54694°W / 36.41083; -89.54694
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Linda is an extinct town in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Linda was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1922.[2] The community was named after Linda Stewart, an early settler.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linda
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. ^ "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.

36°24′39″N 89°32′49″W / 36.41083°N 89.54694°W / 36.41083; -89.54694