Welcome to Fortuna ...
Fortuna is located in Moniteau County<1>.
The location of Fortuna has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Fortuna, you might consider that their post office opened in 1882.
Fortuna is 950 feet [290 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Fortuna lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Fortuna lies within the (660) area code.
The ZIP code for Fortuna: 65034<4>
Communities Also Named Fortuna ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 7 communities that are also named Fortuna - they are located in Arizona, California (2), Florida, North Dakota, Pennsylvania and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Fortuna.
Communities near Fortuna ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Fortuna.
- Eldon
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldon
- Eldon is located in Miller County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,746 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldon <5>
- California
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for California have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for California
- California is located in Moniteau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,403 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for California <5>
- Tipton
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tipton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tipton
- Tipton is located in Moniteau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,880 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Tipton <5>
- Versailles
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
- Versailles is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,478 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <5>
- Stover
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stover have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stover
- Stover is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,096 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stover <5>
- Russellville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Russellville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Russellville
- Russellville is located in Cole County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 827 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Russellville <5>
- Smithton
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smithton
- Smithton is located in Pettis County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 570 people
- Otterville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Otterville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Otterville
- Otterville is located in Cooper County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 453 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Otterville <5>
- Bunceton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunceton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunceton
- Bunceton is located in Cooper County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 358 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunceton <5>
- Clarksburg
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksburg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksburg
- Clarksburg is located in Moniteau County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 346 people
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Fortuna. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Fortuna.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Fortuna. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Fortuna.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Fortuna. See our Newspapers Page for Fortuna.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Fortuna ...
Looking for more information about Fortuna? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Fortuna, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Fortuna.
Adding Fortuna to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Fortuna in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Fortuna was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Fortuna post office opened in 1882.
We also found Fortuna in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Fortuna.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Fortuna. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Moniteau, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Fortuna - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Fortuna). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Fortuna or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |