Orla, Missouri

Orla is an unincorporated community in Laclede County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Orla was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The name Orla is said to be named after the son of an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orla, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 October 2016.
  3. "Laclede County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 24 October 2016.

Coordinates: 37°31′35″N 92°34′58″W / 37.52639°N 92.58278°W / 37.52639; -92.58278

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