Astoria is an unincorporated community in northeastern Wright County, in the Ozarks of southern Missouri.[1] The community is located at an elevation of 1227 feet[1] above Beaver Creek adjacent to the Mark Twain National Forest. Manes is approximately four miles west, on Missouri Route 95.[2]
A post office called Astoria was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1937.[3] The community's name most likely is a transfer from Astoria, New York.[4]
In 1925, Astoria had 15 inhabitants.[5]
Municipalities and communities of Wright County, Missouri, United States
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37°22′47″N 92°17′20″W / 37.37972°N 92.28889°W / 37.37972; -92.28889
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