Teresita is an

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in western Shannon County,

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, United States. It is located just off U.S. Route 60, approximately six miles east of Mountain View. A post office called Teresita was established in 1903, and remained in operation until 1990. It is unknown why the Spanish name "Teresita" was applied to this community.

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Unincorporated communities in Shannon County, Missouri Populated places established in 1904 Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{ShannonCountyMO-geo-stub