Welcome to Spokane ...
Spokane is located in the Missouri Ozarks.
Spokane is located in Christian County<1>.
The location of Spokane has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
Spokane was established in 1893.
When the people of Spokane refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Spokanite<3>
Spokane is 1,330 feet [405 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Spokane lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Spokane is within the (417) area code.
The ZIP code for Spokane: 65754<5>
Communities Also Named Spokane ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Spokane - they are located in Louisiana, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, South Dakota and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Spokane.
Communities near Spokane ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Spokane.
- Nixa
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nixa
- Nixa is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,330 people
- Former name for Nixa:
- Faught
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nixa <6>
- Ozark
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ozark
- Ozark is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 21,052 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ozark <6>
- Republic
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Republic have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Republic
- Republic is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,481 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Republic <6>
- Branson
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branson
- Branson is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,687 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Branson <6>
- Battlefield
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Battlefield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Battlefield
- Battlefield is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,665 people
- Hollister
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hollister
- Hollister is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,607 people
- Clever
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clever have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clever
- Clever is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,836 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clever <6>
- Forsyth
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forsyth
- Forsyth is located in Taney County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,560 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forsyth <6>
- Kimberling City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kimberling City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kimberling City
- Kimberling City is located in Stone County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,331 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kimberling City <6>
- Sparta
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sparta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sparta
- Sparta is located in Christian County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,076 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sparta <6>
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 Spokane. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Spokane.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Spokane. 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 Spokane.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Spokane. See our Newspapers Page for Spokane.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Spokane ...
Looking for more information about Spokane? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Spokane, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Spokane.
Adding Spokane to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Spokane 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 Spokane was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Spokane post office opened in 1892.
We also found Spokane on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1904.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Spokane.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Spokane. 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 Christian, 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> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Spokane refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Spokane may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Spokane - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 Spokane). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Spokane or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |