Wrightsville, Missouri facts for kids

Wrightsville is a small, unincorporated community located in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.

This community is found on County Road 327. It's about 4.5 miles southeast of a town called Campbell and 2.1 miles northwest of Clarkton.

History of Wrightsville

How Wrightsville Got Its Name

The community of Wrightsville was named after two local businessmen, the Wright brothers. They were merchants in the area, meaning they owned stores or traded goods. It was common for communities to be named after important local families or founders.

The Wrightsville Post Office

A post office was opened in Wrightsville in 1869. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. In the past, post offices were very important for connecting communities and helping people communicate. The Wrightsville post office served the community for many years before it closed in 1907.