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| Miss United States 1961 | |
|---|---|
| Date | August 26, 1961 |
| Venue | Carnegie Hall, New York City, New York |
| Entrants | 33 |
| Placements | 5 |
| Winner | West Virginia |
Miss United States 1961, also referred to as Miss World USA 1961, was the 4th edition of the Miss United States World pageant. It was held at Carnegie Hall in New York City, New York, and was won by Jo Ann Odum of West Virginia. Odum was crowned by outgoing titleholder, Judith Ann Achter of Missouri. Odum went on to represent the United States at the Miss World 1961 Pageant in London later that year. She finished in the Top 7 at Miss World. [1]