title: Iantha, Missouri
text: # Iantha, Missouri
  
  Iantha is an unincorporated community and census designated place in Barton County, Missouri. It is located six miles west of Lamar.
  
  ## History
  
  Iantha was founded in 1881. The community most likely was named after an early settler. A post office called Iantha was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1885.
  
  ## Notable person
  
  * Earle D. Baker (1888-1987), Los Angeles City Council member, born in Iantha
  