In 1961, what state's McDonald County voted to secede from the US to briefly form an independent "McDonald Territory", even setting up its own mail service?

McDonald County is in the southwest corner of Missouri. To demonstrate their dissatisfaction with state government, they voted to secede. Though the movement failed spectacularly in its true succession purpose, it did bring attention to the tiny, rural county.

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