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Bolivar, MO |
Bolivar,
"The friendly city" Bolivar was chosen the safest small town in America in 1995, and was subsequently selected in the top 100 small towns in America in 1996/1997. It's a fast growing community that still maintains that small town flavor. You still get a smile and a hello when you walk down the street, and it's an easy 25 minute drive from Stockton. Bolivar has a full service hospital, a great school system, and solid community support. Great shopping, including a Wal Mart supercenter. The Polk County seat, Bolivar has just over 9,000 friendly residents. Located about 24 miles north of Springfield on Highway 13 between Lake Stockton and Lake Pomme de Terre, you can reach either lake in 15 minutes or less.
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Springfield, MO.
 "The Queen city of the Ozarks" History of Springfield |
Springfield Closest Metropolitan City Springfield has a family-friendly combination of activities and nightlife. Highway 13 gives good access and makes Springfield an easy one hour drive from Stockton. Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri. According to the 2000 census, population within the city limits is 151,000. The estimated Metropolitan Statistical Area is about 385,000. Hometown of several celebrities, including Brad Pitt, Don Johnson, Kathleen Turner, and Bob Barker. Major Employers |
Wheatland, MO.  |
Wheatland Wheatland is only 30 minutes from Bolivar, and less than one hour from Springfield. It is near Pomme De Terre Lake, which has 113 miles of shoreline and over 7800 surface acres of water. As of 2000, there were 388 people, 192 households, and 105 families residing in the city. Wheatland Schools and Wheatland Lodging information can be found by following the links. Wheatland is home to
Lucas Oil Speedway. |
Hermitage, MO |
Hermitage
Hermitage is a
city located in Hickory County,
Missouri, along the Pomme de
Terre River. As of the 2000
census, the city had a total
population of 406, and is the
county seat of Hickory County.
(More Info and Source) Located only a few miles from Pomme De Terre lake, the town square at Hermitage has been transformed into an old time market place. Containing hundreds of booths, it attracts Crafters from around the Ozarks to display and sell their crafts. Hermitage is proud of their 1896 courthouse, which is still used today, and the old antebellum home which houses the Historical Society. |
Nevada, MO |
Nevada |
