Wrightsville is an
unincorporated community
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in
Dunklin County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community lies on County road 327 approximately 4.5 miles ESE of
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and 2.1 miles northwest of
Clarkton.
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History
A post office called Wrightsville was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1907. The community was named after the Wright brothers, local merchants.
References
Unincorporated communities in Dunklin County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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