Ashton is an
unincorporated community
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in
Clark County Clark County may refer to:
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, in the
U.S. state
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of
Missouri
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.
The community is on
US Route 136 approximately five miles west of
Kahoka and four miles east of
Luray. The Fox Valley Lake Conservation Area lies adjacent to the northwest.
History
A post office called Ashton was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1954. The community takes its name from that of a pioneer citizen.
In 1925, Ashton had 210 inhabitants.
References
Unincorporated communities in Clark County, Missouri
Unincorporated communities in Missouri
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