Loring is an extinct town in
Wright County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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. The
GNIS
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classifies it as a populated place. The community is located just east of
Missouri Route 5
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between
Hartville and
Grovespring. It is near the headwaters of
Steins Creek.
A post office called Loring was established in 1905, and remained in operation until 1954. The community has the name of the local Loring family.
References
Ghost towns in Missouri
Former populated places in Wright County, Missouri
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