Ashton, Missouri

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Ashton is an unincorporated community in Clark County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]

History[]

A post office called Ashton was established in 1851, and remained in operation until 1954.[2] The community takes its name from that of a pioneer citizen.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ashton, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 6 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  3. ^ "Clark County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)

Coordinates: 40°26′46″N 91°48′28″W / 40.44611°N 91.80778°W / 40.44611; -91.80778


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