St. George, Wright County, Missouri facts for kids

St. George is a small place in the middle of Wright County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and people living together, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

A Look Back: The History of St. George

St. George had its own post office for many years. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The one in St. George was open from 1872 all the way until 1958. That's a long time! Having a post office was very important for communities back then because it helped people stay connected.

The community of St. George got its name from a local family who lived there.

Where is St. George?

St. George is located on a road called St. George Road. You can find it just southwest of Missouri Route H, which is a state highway. It's also about four miles east of another small place called Manes.

The area where St. George is located is in a valley called Hillhouse Hollow. This hollow is a small stream or river that flows into a bigger river called the Gasconade River.