Dora is an

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in Ozark County, in the

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. The ZIP Code for Dora is 65637.

History

The post office at Dora has been in operation since 1879. An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Dora Fischer.

Education

Dora is served by the Dora R-III School District.

References

Unincorporated communities in Ozark County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{OzarkCountyMO-geo-stub