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Graff is a small place in Missouri, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county government. Graff is located in Wright County.

Discovering Graff, Missouri

Graff is a small community found in the eastern part of Wright County, Missouri. It sits right on Missouri Route 38. This road helps people travel through the area. Graff is about 12.5 miles (20.1 km) east-northeast of a town called Hartville.

Life in Graff Today

Today, Graff is a very quiet place. It has a veterinary clinic, which helps animals. There is also a post office where people can send and receive mail. Besides these, there are only a few houses. This makes Graff a very small and peaceful community.

How Graff Got Its Name

The post office in Graff first opened a long time ago, in 1899. It has been helping the community ever since. People believe the community was once known as "Groff." The Groff family were some of the very first people to settle in this area. It's common for places to be named after early settlers.

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