Leota is an

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in southwestern Howell County, in the

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. The community is located on

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and is approximately two miles north of the Missouri -

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state line.

History

A post office called Leota was established in 1902, and remained in operation until 1953. The community was named after Leota Cook, the daughter of a mining official.

References

Unincorporated communities in Howell County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{HowellCountyMO-geo-stub