Alanthus Grove, Missouri

Alanthus Grove is an unincorporated community in northwest Gentry County, Missouri, United States.
The community is on Missouri Route B approximately north of Stanberry. The Grand River flows past to the east.

History

A post office called Alanthus Grove was established in 1855, and remained in operation until 1906. The community most likely was named for a grove of ailanthus trees near the original town site, and the hamlet has been denoted as this.
In 1925, Alanthus Grove had 104 inhabitants.