Linda is an extinct town in New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place.[1]

A post office called Linda was established in 1901, and remained in operation until 1922.[2] The community was named after Linda Stewart, an early settler.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Linda
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  3. "New Madrid County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.

36°24′39″N 89°32′49″W / 36.41083°N 89.54694°W / 36.41083; -89.54694


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