Astoria is an

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in northeastern Wright County, in the

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of southern

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. The community is located at an elevation of 1227 feet above Beaver Creek adjacent to the

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is approximately four miles west, on

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History

A post office called Astoria was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1937. The community's name most likely is a transfer from

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. In 1925, Astoria had 15 inhabitants.

References

Unincorporated communities in Wright County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{WrightCountyMO-geo-stub