Wanda, Missouri
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Wanda is an
unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Newton County Newton County is the name of six counties in the United States. All except for Arkansas (and perhaps Mississippi) are named for Sgt. John Newton, a soldier of the American Revolutionary War who became a fictionalized hero. Many counties share a bo ...
,
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, United States. It lies along Missouri State Route O, between the towns of Stark City and
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. The community is part of the Joplin, Missouri
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. A post office Wanda was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1908. The identity of namesake Wanda is unknown. Other names include Wando and Old Harmony.


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Unincorporated communities in Newton County, Missouri Joplin, Missouri, metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{NewtonCountyMO-geo-stub