Manes (/ˈmnəs/ MAY-nəs) is an unincorporated community in Wright County, Missouri, United States.[1] It is located on Route 95, approximately 12 miles northeast of Hartville.

A post office called Manes was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1977.[2] The origin of the name "Manes" is uncertain.[3]

Manes, circa 1972

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Manes, Missouri
  2. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  3. ^ "Wright County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.


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