Astoria, Missouri facts for kids
Astoria is a small, quiet community in northeastern Wright County, Missouri. It is located in the beautiful Ozarks region. Astoria sits high up, about 1227 feet above Beaver Creek. It is also right next to the Mark Twain National Forest. Another nearby town, Manes, is about four miles west. You can reach Manes by following Missouri Route 95.
Contents
A Look Back at Astoria
Early Days
Astoria had its own post office for many years. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. The Astoria post office opened in 1844. It served the community for a long time. However, it eventually closed down in 1937.
Where Did the Name Come From?
The name "Astoria" likely came from Astoria, New York. It was common for new communities to be named after older, more established places.
How Many People Lived There?
In 1925, Astoria was a very small community. At that time, only about 15 people lived there.
