West Prairie in Dunklin County Mo


Dunklin County, Missouri



  • Dunklin County was formed in 1845 from Stoddard County;
    the county seat is
    Kennett.
West Prairie in Dunklin County Mo

  • West Prairie Settled around 1844 and had a post office 1854-1877.
    The Malden Post Office took its place around 1877-1878.
    Named for the large prairie on which it set which was west of the other prairies in this section.
    Some resources have it located about 4 miles SW of Malden and others show it being just north.
    One of its most important features was the grist mill, known as West Prairie Mill.

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Towns and wide places in the road in
Dunklin County Mo

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