Shell Knob
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About Shell Knob
The trappings of the modern world were slow to penetrate the rugged hills of the Ozarks. The people who settled the area learned to make do and take enjoyment from the simple pleasures of life. After two decades as a sleepy little farming community where two rivers met, Shell Knob was reborn as a lakeside community in the late 1950s with the completion of Table Rock Dam. Today, Shell Knob is just big enough to have everything you need, yet small enough to be a friendly and relaxing community.
Real Estate/ Builders
Realtors |
Carol Jones Realtors 417.858.1124 - 417.337.3160 |
| Green Mountain Realty 417.858.2111 |
| ReMax Lakeside Real Estate 417.858.6126 - 877.858.6126 |
| Tri-Lakes Realtors 417.858.3344 - 888.874.5253 |
Title and Escrow Service |
Asbury Land Title 417.858.3700 |
Planned Communities |
Discovery Bay at Norwalk Landing 605.366.5447 |
Stone Haven 417.8417.7478 |
Stonewater Cove 800.SWC.3956 |
Senior Housing |
| Ozark Villas 417.858.3535 |
| The Playce 417.858.3737 |
Building Materials |
Meek's 417.858.6123 |
Contractors/Carpenters |
The Bluffs - Johnson Construction & Design 417.858.3464 |
Century Roofing 877.253.9640 - 913.422.0099 |
Eric C. Oswald Construction 417.858.3984 |
Exterior Resolutions 417.283.1246 |
Hart's Custom Constructin, LLC 417.271.0381 |
Lakeshore Construction - Excavation 417.858.3217 |
Lawrence Construction 417.858.3210 |
Prince Custom Homes, Inc. 417.437.8878 - 417.858.0133 |
S&C Construction 417.858.2304 |
Timberoc Construction 417.858.2634 |
Welch Homes & Construction 417.858.2347 |
Area Churches
| Bridgeway Assembly of God | 417.858.3770 |
| Carr Lane Baptist | 417.858.2509 |
| Central Community United Methodist Church | 417-858.6707 |
| Church of Christ | 417.858.3839 |
| Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints | 417.847.4873 |
| First Baptist Church | 417.858.3496 |
| First Christian Church | 417.858.8200 |
| Grace Community Fellowship | 417.858.1700 |
| Holy Family Catholic Church | 417.858.2518 |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | 417.858.6926 |
| Lohmer Full Gospel | 417.858.3595 |
| Peace Lutheran | 417.858.3900 |
| Trinity Presbyterian | 417.858.3902 |
| Unity Christian Church Shell Knob | 417.858.9472 |
| Viola Baptist | 417.858.2597 |
(Churches listed in bold are members of the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce.)
Area Organizations
| Barry Lawrence Crime Stoppers |
| Barry-Lawrence Regional Library Shell Knob Branch |
| Bridge Clubs |
| Central Crossing Fire Department |
| Central Crossing Women's Club |
| Central Crossing Senior Center |
| Community Building |
| Chamber of Commerce |
| Coast Guard Auxiliary - Flotilla 55 |
| Discovery Quilters |
| Dogwood Trail Garden Club |
| Eagles Auxiliary |
| Eagles Lodge |
| Friday Friendship Center |
| Fun in the Son Ministries - Camp Table Rock |
| Girl Scouts |
| Haven of the Ozarks Animal Sanctuary |
| Kornerstone Family & Community Education |
| Lives Under Construction Boys Ranch (LUC) |
Service One Credit Union |
Shell Knob Lions Club |
| Shell Knob School |
| Shell Knob Seniors, Inc. |
| Shell Knob Shrine Club |
| Solos (Society of Lively Oldsters) |
| VFW Post 2203 |
(Organizations listed in bold are members of the Shell Knob Chamber of Commerce)
Economic Development
Vision
| Our vision for Shell Knob is that of a destination community. It will have a distinct visual identity. The cohesive, socially active population will enjoy a wide selection of diverse activities, which will attract people of all talents to the area. The focus on managed, eco-friendly growth will make Shell Knob an extraordinary place to live, work, play, vacation and retire, while maintaining the rural flavor of our lake land area. |
Mission
| To strategically design expansion; to enhance, create and stabilize year round employment and commerce; to improve the quality of life and build a vibrant, aesthetically pleasing community by utilizing the abilities of residents; to attract new talent to the community; to maintain the pristine environment and preserve the rural atmosphere; and to stay within the parameters of the Shell Knob vision. |
Quality of life
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Southwest Missouri enjoys an excellent climate for year-around golf. Coldest months are January and February which average lows of about 30 degrees and highs of about 50 degrees. Snowfalls are usually one to four inches and generally melt in a day or two. Warmest months are July and August which average highs of about 91 degrees and lows of about 65 degrees. Shell Knob offers a very low cost of living as compared to most parts of the country. Waterfront homes, golf course front homes and mountain view homes are quite affordable. Southwest Missouri has been identified by many organizations as a prime retirement destination as well as a good area in which to raise a family. Real estate taxes are relatively low, crime is virtually absent, public schools are generally small and well-rated, air and water quality are excellent and outdoor recreation is abundant. Springfield, Missouri and Bentonville, Arkansas have the closest airports of size (Kansas City, MO or Tulsa, OK offer International Airports). Springfield, Missouri has the largest regional hospital in the area (many smaller hospitals are also in the area) and the closest trauma center. |
Information for starting a new business
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Missouri Secretary of State:
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Small Business Administration |
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SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) A volunteer group of executives available to help prospective businesses with advice, business and financial plans. |
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National: www.score.org |
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County of Barry: |
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102 West Street |
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Cassville, MO 65625-1632 |
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Services
Accounting Angel & Company, CPAs
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417.847.3177 |
Automobile - Dealer
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877.537.3673 |
Automobile - Repair Table Rock Auto Clinic and Sales, LLC
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417.271.3299 417.858.3611 |
Banks & Mortgage services Freedom Bank of Southern Missouri
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417.858.0226 417.847.4111 417.846.1719 417.739.9300 |
Exterminator Shell Knob Pest Control |
417.858.9392
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Funeral Home Fohn Funeral Home |
417.858.3151
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Hair Styling 39 Barber Shop
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417.770.5800 |
HVAC Sales & Service Ozark Air Conditioning, Heating & Appliances |
417.858.3493
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Insurance Bob Bishop State Farm Insurance Campbell Insurance Agency, Inc Ed Leahy Agency American Family Insurance
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417.847.3196 870.741.5423 - 888.893.6787 417.739.2491 417.678.2244 417.858.3747 417.847.2179 |
Internet Access/DSL CenturyTel
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800.201.4099 - Residential 800-201-4102 - Business |
Landscaping
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417.342.2750 |
Lawn Care Jack's Lawn Care |
417.858.6672 |
Mortgage Services (See Banks & Mortgages Services)
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Newspapers Cassville Democrat
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417.847.2610 417.342.4599 417.858.3910 |
Pet Care
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417.858.6555 |
Small Engine Sales & Service Shell Knob Small Engine Sales & Service
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417.858.3094 |
Telephone & DSL
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Res. 800.201.4099 Bus. 800.201.4102
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Towing Products Hitches & Couplers, Inc.
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417.858.0537 |
Trash Disposal/Recycling
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417.858.0079 |
Travel service
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407.396.4009 |
Website Hosting, Design & Marketing Murnet Technologies, Inc. |
888.687.6381 |
History
by Penny K. (Cooper) Bailey Shell Knob was established when Henry and Elizabeth Yoachum Schell built a trading post on the banks of the White River in 1835. The location was at the foot of what is now called Shell Knob Mountain, just off of Hwy. YY. The “C” in Schell was somehow left off the name when the post office was established in 1872. Jack and Cordelia Kearney owned one of the first stores built in “Old Shell Knob” in the 1860s. (The couple was later murdered in 1869 in their store, and their murderer was the last person hanged in Barry County). The little town continued growing slowly. There were a couple of stores, two churches, a school, a blacksmith shop and both a public well and scale. Little changed in 1932 with the completion of Hwy. 86* (the “new” state highway from Cassville to Shell Knob, a distance of 20 miles) which made it possible to travel over the same ground by automobile in minutes what had been a three-day round trip by oxen cart. The town shifted, stores were relocated, growing in number to three, sometimes four, stores. The blacksmith shop was gone, but our sleepy little town remained basically the same. Ashly Mixon Tomato Cannery–1922 The only industry in the area was a canning factory, which was short lived. The area families were basically self-supporting, growing their own vegetables, raising cattle and hunting. As many of the old timers would say, it was “make do or do without.” It became necessary for some of the men, and sometimes whole families, to travel to places like Oklahoma, Kansas or California looking for work. But roots run deep here in the hills, and most of them would return year after year to their home in Shell Knob. We had our feuds, robberies and killings. But we also had our church gatherings, music parties, “shivarees” and a strong sense of community. The town changed drastically when the dam was built in 1959, and Table Rock Lake was formed soon after. A new highway was built in the 1970s, bypassing the town and leaving “Old Shell Knob” on the side. We now have all the conveniences of a larger town. But sometimes, early in the morning when the fog is lifting out of the valleys, I can still imagine I am sitting by a wood stove at Whisman’s General Store, listening to all the old stories. Some of them were even true. * Note: Road numbers were changed after the dam and lake were built.Demographic Profile
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C o u n t y p o p u l a t i o n s |
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Population |
3,226 |
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Barry County, Missouri |
31,000 |
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Persons 18-24 |
142 |
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Stone County, Missouri |
25,875 |
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Persons 25-34 |
238 |
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Carroll County, Arkansas |
18,600 |
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Persons 35-44 |
426 |
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TOTAL |
75,475 |
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Persons 45-54 |
600 |
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T o u r i s t p o p u l a t i o n |
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Persons 55-64 |
758 |
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Branson, Missouri |
6.5 Million |
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Persons 65-74 |
640 |
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Eureka Springs, Arkansas |
1.5 Million |
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Persons 75+ |
420 |
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Western Table Rock Lake Area |
.5 Million |
R a c e |
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E d u c a t i o n |
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White |
3,155 |
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Grade School |
265 |
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Black |
0 |
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Some High School |
546 |
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Hispanic |
23 |
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High School Graduate |
1,563 |
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Other Races |
48 |
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College Graduate |
255 |
O c c u p a t i o n |
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H o u s e h o l d i n c o m e |
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Executive, Admin./Managerial |
97 |
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Under $10,000 |
229 |
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Professional Specialty |
71 |
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$10,000 - $19,000 |
475 |
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Technicians & Sales |
197 |
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$20,000 - $29,999 |
710 |
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Clerical |
203 |
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$30,000 - $39,999 |
575 |
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Service |
197 |
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$40,000 - $49,999 |
365 |
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Precision Production/Craft/Repair |
223 |
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$50,000 - $74,999 |
630 |
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All Other Blue Collar |
307 |
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$75,000 - $99,999 |
191 |
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No Civilian Employment |
1,931 |
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$100,000+ |
61 |
H o u s i n g |
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H o u s e h o l d s i z e |
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Owned |
2,909 |
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1 Person |
436 |
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Rented |
323 |
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2 Persons |
1,857 |
L i f e s t y l e |
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3 Persons |
426 |
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Midscale Rural |
2,112 |
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4 Persons |
300 |
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Lower Midscale Rural |
1,111 |
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5+ Persons |
216 |
Healthcare
Emergency Number - 911 |
Non-Emergency Numbers |
| Barry County Sheriff 417.847.6556 |
| Stone County Sheriff417.357.6131 |
| Central Crossing Fire Protection District417.858.3560 |
To report ILLEGAL TRASH DUMPING in Missouri, call 1.800.361.4827 |
Health Care Providers |
| Cox Health Center, Shell Knob 417.858.6845 |
| Mercy Clinic, Shell Knob417.858.3731 |
Dentist |
| Shell Knob Dental Center 417.858.6527 |
Pharmacy |
| Plaza Pharmacy417.858.2200 |
Hospital |
| Mercy Hospital, Berryville800.827.3355 |
| Mercy Hospital, Cassville417.847.6000 |
Home Health Care |
| Mercy Home Health Care417.858.2933 - 800.572.1376 |
Services for Seniors |
Central Crossing Senior Center417.858.6952
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Area Information
L a n d and h o m e s |
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A r e a w e a t h e r |
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Average Lake Front Home |
$185,000 and up |
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Rainfall Avg. |
41” per year |
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Average Lake Front Lot |
$60,000 -90,000 |
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Snowfall Avg. |
10” per year |
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Average Lakeview Home |
$150,000-175,000 |
Spring Temp. Avg. |
67 day; 43 night |
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Average Non-Lake Home |
$75,000-145,000 |
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Summer Temp. Avg. |
88 day; 64 night |
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Average Non-Lake Lot |
$8,000-30,000 |
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Autumn Temp. Ave. |
69 day; 45 night |
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Average Lakeview Lot |
$50,000-60,000 |
Winter Temp. Avg. |
45 day; 24 night |
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S c h o o l s |
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SHELL KNOB SCHOOL K-8 (417.858.6743) |
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Total student enrollment |
143 |
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T a x e s |
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Certified Staff |
24 |
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State Corporate Tax/$100,000 |
6.25% |
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Support Employees |
19 |
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State Individual Tax/$50,000 |
6.00% |
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STONE COUNTY |
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A "Reading First" school and a "School of Distinction" honoree by the Misouri Departmet of Elementary and Secondary Education. |
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Real Property Tax |
4.67% |
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Personal Property Tax |
4.67% |
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High school students choose Cassville or Blue Eye High School |
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Assessed Valuation/Tax Levy |
$3.75 per $100 |
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CASSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL (417.847.2221) |
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BARRY COUNTY |
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Total student enrollment |
654 |
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Real Property Tax & Personal |
Assessed value |
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Certified Staff |
43 |
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Property Tax (each) |
x 33% x .04 |
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Support Employees |
20 |
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Extracurricular Activities: Art Club, jazz, band, baseball, basketball, cheerleading, choir, cross country, Faith Foundation, FBLA, FCA, FCCLA, FFA, football, FTA, Golden Echo, golf, Knowledge Bowl, Mask & Gavel, NHS, publications, soccer, softball, speech/debate, Stream Team, student council, track TSA, volleyball, S.A.D.D., Young Democrats and Young Republicans. Spanish Club, Cassville HS is an A+ school. A U.S. News and World Report "Best High Schools of 2010."Bronze Medal Winner |
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Top of flood-control pool |
931 |
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Top of conservation pool |
915 |
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Surface area of lake, acres |
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At top of floor-control pool |
52,300 |
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At top of conservation pool |
43,100 |
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BLUE EYE HIGH SCHOOL (417.779.5331) |
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Shoreline length, miles: |
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Total student enrollment |
270 |
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At top of flood-control pool |
857 |
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Certified Staff |
18 |
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At top of conservation pool |
745 |
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Support Employees |
10 |
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Extracurricular Activities: baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball, cross country, speech & drama competition, band, cheerleading, choir, FCCLA, yearbook, student council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, S.A.D.D., FTA,, Learn & Serve activities, math competition, photography club, FBLA, Young Republicans, Young Democrats, fall drama production. A U.S. News and World Report "Best High Schools of 2010."Bronze Medal Winner |
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Shell Knob |
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Kimberling City |
620 |
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Eureka Springs |
3,000 |
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Branson |
22,500 |
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M e e t i n g , p a r t y a n d r e u n i o n f a c i l i t i e s |
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CENTRAL CROSSING SENIOR CENTER 417.858.3456
COMMUNITY BUILDING 417.858.6647
SHELL KNOB RECREATION AREA 417.847.2144
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KINGS HARBOR RESORT 417.858.6171
SHELL KNOB SCHOOL 417.858.6743
417.858.2563
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A v a i l a b l e i n S h e l l K n o b |
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U.S. Post Office LP gas companies Carroll County Arkansas and Barry County Missouri Electric Co-ops CenturyTel telephone service Cellular phone service Shell Knob branch library Financial institutions/ATMs Trash hauling services Weekly newspapers OATS bus service Medical clinics |
Fire department Ambulance service & Air Evac Cable TV and satellite TV service Internet access - local dial-up, satellite and dsl K-8 school Senior center VFW Eagles Lodge Two marinas Swim beach Free boat launch |
Travel Information
L o c a l A i r p o r t |
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R e g i o n a l A i r p o r t s |
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417.858.6345 |
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Springfield, MO |
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Identifier: MO ØØ (Mike Oscar Zero Zero) |
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Shell Knob, MO 65747 |
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Bentonville, AR |
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Length of Runway: 3950’ x 80’ |
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The longest sod runway in Missouri |
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M e t r o A r e a D i s t a n c e s |
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No night flying |
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Branson |
40 |
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Chicago |
550 |
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Dallas |
400 |
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Denver |
800 |
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Eureka Springs |
30 |
O t h e r Ar e a Op t i o n s |
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Fayetteville |
70 |
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CARROLL COUNTY AIRPORT |
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Joplin |
70 |
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870.423.2668 |
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Kansas City |
220 |
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3 miles W of Berryville, AR |
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Omaha |
422 |
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CASSVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT |
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St. Louis |
260 |
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417.847.4732 |
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Springfield |
60 |
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2 miles NW of Cassville, MO |
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Tulsa |
185 |
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JERRY SUMNERS, SR. MUNICIPAL AIRPORT |
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War Eagle Mill |
50 |
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417.678.3000 |
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Wichita |
284 |
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2 miles SE of Aurora, MO |
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Branson |
40 |
PO Box 193, Shell Knob, MO 65747
Phone: 417-858-3300
Fax: 417-858-9428
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