Leora is an

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in northern Stoddard County,

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. A post office called Leora was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1969. The community was named after Leora White, the daughter of an early settler.

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Unincorporated communities in Stoddard County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri 1880 establishments in Missouri Populated places established in 1880 {{StoddardCountyMO-geo-stub