Wrightsville, Missouri
Wrightsville is an unincorporated community in Dunklin County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
A post office called Wrightsville was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1907.[2] The community was named after the Wright brothers, local merchants.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wrightsville, Missouri
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
- ↑ "Dunklin County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
Coordinates: 36°28′23″N 89°59′45″W / 36.47306°N 89.99583°W
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