Mildred is an
unincorporated community
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in
Taney County, in the
Ozarks
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of southern
Missouri
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. Mildred is located on
Missouri Route 76, south of
Forsyth and east of
Kirbyville.
History
A post office called Mildred was established in 1910, and remained in operation until 1934. An early postmaster gave the community the name of his daughter, Mildred Price.
References
Unincorporated communities in Taney County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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