Ashton, Missouri

Ashton is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History

A post office called Ashton was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community has the name of a pioneer citizen.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ashton, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.

Coordinates: 40°26′46″N 91°48′28″W / 40.44611°N 91.80778°W / 40.44611; -91.80778

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