Melva, Missouri
Melva is an extinct town in southern Taney County, in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri. The GNIS classifies it as a populated place. The site was located south of Hollister on the east bank of Turkey Creek along the Missouri Pacific Railroad line.
A post office called Melva was established in 1906, and remained in operation until 1931. A railroad official gave the community the name of his daughter.
