Thorpe is an

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in Dallas County, in the

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. The community lies just north of the Dallas- Webster county line, with

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and the

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passing about one mile to the east. The community lies approximately midway between

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, eleven miles to the northwest and Marshfield, eleven miles to the southeast.

History

A post office called Thorpe was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1907. The community has the name of J. G. T. Thorpe, a pioneer citizen.

References

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