Melva, Missouri

Melva is an extinct town in southern Taney County, in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri.

[1] The site was located south of Hollister on the east bank of Turkey Creek along the Missouri Pacific Railroad.

On March 11, 1920, the town was destroyed by a deadly tornado that killed 11 people, including 9 children.

A post office called Melva was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1931.

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