The city of Aurora, Missouri is in Lawrence County. The area upon which the city was founded was originally known as the Elk Horn Prairie due to an accumulation of elk horns that were found in the region. The Delaware Indians left the region for Oklahoma around 1830, although European-Americans began to settle along the major rivers in Missouri in the 1820s. In 1834, James D. Hillhouse, E.B. Hillhouse, A.A. Young, James Barrow, and James Gibson settled along Honey Creek, although the first house in what was to become Aurora was built by Joseph Rinker around 1840. The town was platted by Stephen G. Elliott in May of 1870, and Aurora was incorporated the following year, named for the Roman goddess of dawn. Galena Ore was discovered in 1885, resulting in Aurora becoming a mining town, attracting prospectors and miners. The city’s population peaked at 10,000 in 1900. Aurora is located near the intersection of US Highway 60 and Montana Highways 39 and 265, southwest of Marionville, east of Verona, and south of Orange.
 
 
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Based at the Aurora Municipal Airport in Aurora, Missouri, the company’s line services, aircraft services, flight training, and aircraft rentals are highlighted, along with contact data and a calendar of events.
http://www.flyauroramo.com/
Based in Aurora, Missouri, the bass fishing club was established in 1991, hosting tournaments and other events. Membership information and officers are highlighted, along with photographs and contacts.
http://www.aurorabacklashers.com/
The non-profit voluntary membership organization is made up of businesses and professional people in the Aurora, Missouri area. General information about the Chamber and community is offered, along with a guide to local schools, health facilities and programs.
http://www.auroramochamber.com/
The Aurora, Missouri public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through the Pate Early Childhood School, Robinson Elementary School, Robinson Intermediate School, Aurora Junior High School, and Aurora High School, each of which are highlighted here, along with district and school calendars and contacts.
http://aurorar8-mo.schoolloop.com/
District board meeting agendas and reports, policies, and annual reports are posted to the site, each of the district’s school campuses are highlighted, and employment opportunities are published to the site.
http://www.aurorar8.org/
Aurora United Methodist Church
A map and directions to the UMC church facilities in Aurora, Missouri are presented, with photographs, prayer requests, service and program schedules, a church calendar, and visitor information.
http://www.auroraunitedmethodist.com/
The official municipal web site features general information about the city, its city council, boards and commissions, a public meeting calendar, meeting minutes, and a calendar of events. Employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.aurora-cityhall.org/
Originally known as the Manley Undertaking Company when it was established in 1902, the Aurora, Missouri funeral home is highlighted, including its history, services, and policies. Obituaries are posted to the site.
http://www.craftoncantrellfuneralhome.com/
The Aurora, Missouri Ford dealership offers a full line of new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs, as well as a selection of pre-owned vehicles, which are highlighted here, along with promotional video, photographs, and special offers.
http://jimmymichel.com/
The drive-in theater is located on East Church Street, which is also East Business Highway 60, in Aurora, Missouri. Its location, rules, policies and hours are posted, along with show times, photographs, and contacts.
http://www.sunsetdriveinaurora.com/
In addition to bowling, the Aurora, Missouri facility includes a full service restaurant and sports bar. Directions, leagues, and open play schedules are posted to the site, along with information about its availability for parties and special events.
http://aurorastrikezone.com/