Wainwright is an

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in southern

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, in the

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. The community is on

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on the north edge of the Missouri River valley.

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is six miles to the west. The Katy Trail passes through Wainwright at mile 137.6.

History

A post office called Wainwright was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1953. The community was named after a St. Louis entrepreneur.

References

Unincorporated communities in Callaway County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri Jefferson City metropolitan area {{CallawayCountyMO-geo-stub