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Introduction ...

We have a couple of goals for our Gazetteer:

  • That it be a tool which helps us with planning our trips.
  • We're trying to shape our Gazetteer as a tool to help us understand the community in which our ancestors lived, the community that was part of their daily lives.
  • On our trips, we try to visit those places where our ancestors left their footprints.

By learning about McDowell (and the surrounding area) during the time that our ancestors lived, we hope to have a better understanding of both their community and its relationship to their lifes. We hope that this tool helps to give us an insight into their world.

As we add data and organize our Gazetteer to help with our family research, we will be adding to this our Genealogical Helper for McDowell. While we don't have information that is specific to any given person or family, we intend to expand our understanding about where and how people lived.

Neighboring Counties ...

When searching for family records, we have frequently made the mistake of not checking the neighboring counties.

For example, we have great-grandparents who lived in the southeast corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals and doctors were in the next county to the east. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

So when searching for records, we had our best success by looking in neighboring counties instead of the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the east contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't included the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

If you're in a similar situation, we hope that the following information helps.

McDowell is located in Barry County.

To see how the shape of Missouri's counties have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Barry County: Benton (AR), Carroll (AR), Lawrence, McDonald, Newton & Stone.

Below are the counties that are near McDowell. For each of these counties, we show a sample of those communities that are closest to McDowell:

  • Barry County     (The home county of McDowell)
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Tom Town ‑ Historic
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
      • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Tom Town. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<1>
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tom Town
      • Tom Town is located in Barry County
    • Star City
      (3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Star City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Star City
      • Star City is located in Barry County
    • Leann
      (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leann
      • Leann is located in Barry County
    • Purdy
      (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
      • Purdy is located in Barry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,131 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Purdy <3>
    • Butterfield
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butterfield
      • Butterfield is located in Barry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 470 people
    • Scholten
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scholten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scholten
      • Scholten is located in Barry County
    • Monett
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monett
      • Monett is located in Barry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,161 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monett <3>
    • Cassville
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
      • Cassville is located in Barry County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,220 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cassville <3>
    • Thompsons Corner
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thompsons Corner
      • Thompsons Corner is located in Barry County
    • Hill City
      (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hill City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hill City
      • Hill City is located in Barry County
    • Exeter
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Pioneer
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pioneer
      • Pioneer is located in Barry County
  • Christian County
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Billings
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Billings have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Billings
      • Billings is located in Christian County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,115 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Billings <3>
    • Clever
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <3>
    • Republic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northeast)
      • 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 <3>
    • Spokane
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spokane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spokane
      • Spokane is located in Christian County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Spokane <3>
    • Highlandville
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Highlandville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Highlandville
      • Highlandville is located in Christian County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,055 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Highlandville <3>
    • Chestnutridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
    • Green Mound Ridge
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Mound Ridge
      • Green Mound Ridge is located in Christian County
  • Greene County
    • Battlefield
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • 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
  • Jasper County
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Sarcoxie
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sarcoxie have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sarcoxie
      • Sarcoxie is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,549 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sarcoxie <3>
    • La Russell
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Russell
      • La Russell is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 117 people
    • Motley
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Motley
      • Motley is located in Jasper County
    • Reeds
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds
      • Reeds is located in Jasper County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 99 people
  • Lawrence County
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Verona
      (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
      • Verona is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
    • Aurora
      (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
    • Marionville
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)
    • Freistatt
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freistatt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freistatt
      • Freistatt is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people
    • Pierce City
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Hoberg
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hoberg have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hoberg
      • Hoberg is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 57 people
    • Mount Vernon
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)
    • Stotts City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stotts City
      • Stotts City is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 215 people
    • Heatonville
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heatonville
      • Heatonville is located in Lawrence County
    • Halltown
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Halltown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Halltown
      • Halltown is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 166 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Halltown <3>
    • Miller
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the north)
    • Stinson
      (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stinson have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stinson
      • Stinson is located in Lawrence County
  • McDonald County
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Rocky Comfort
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rocky Comfort have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rocky Comfort
      • Rocky Comfort is located in McDonald County
    • Powell
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Powell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Powell
      • Powell is located in McDonald County
  • Newton County
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Fairview
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
    • Wentworth
      (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wentworth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wentworth
      • Wentworth is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 145 people
    • Talmage City
      (20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Talmage City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Talmage City
      • Talmage City is located in Newton County
    • Newtonia
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newtonia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newtonia
      • Newtonia is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 194 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newtonia <3>
    • Stark City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stark City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stark City
      • Stark City is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 139 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stark City <3>
    • Stella
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stella have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stella
      • Stella is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stella <3>
    • Ritchey
      (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ritchey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ritchey
      • Ritchey is located in Newton County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
    • Boulder City
      (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boulder City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boulder City
      • Boulder City is located in Newton County
    • Granby
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
    • Granby City
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granby City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granby City
      • Granby City is located in Newton County
  • Stone County
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Crane
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crane
      • Crane is located in Stone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,364 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crane <3>
    • Bradfield
      (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradfield
      • Bradfield is located in Stone County
    • Cape Fair
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cape Fair have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cape Fair
      • Cape Fair is located in Stone County
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cape Fair <3>
    • McCord Bend
      (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for McCord Bend have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for McCord Bend
      • McCord Bend is located in Stone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 304 people
    • Galena
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galena have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galena
      • Galena is located in Stone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 443 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galena <3>
    • Hurley
      (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hurley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hurley
      • Hurley is located in Stone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 178 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hurley <3>
    • Oto
      (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oto
      • Oto is located in Stone County
    • Union City
      (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union City
      • Union City is located in Stone County
    • White City
      (22 miles [35.4 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
      • White City is located in Stone County
    • Reeds Spring
      (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reeds Spring have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeds Spring
      • Reeds Spring is located in Stone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 876 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reeds Spring <3>
    • Kimberling City
      (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
      • 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 <3>
    • Branson West
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branson West have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branson West
      • Branson West is located in Stone County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 451 people
  • Taney County
    • Day
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Day have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Day
      • Day is located in Taney County
  • Benton County (AR)
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Clantonville
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clantonville
      • Clantonville is located in Benton County (AR)
    • Gateway
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gateway have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gateway
      • Gateway is located in Benton County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 482 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gateway <3>
    • Garfield
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garfield
      • Garfield is located in Benton County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 597 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Garfield <3>
    • Lost Bridge Village
      (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Bridge Village
      • Lost Bridge Village is located in Benton County (AR)
  • Carroll County (AR)
    • The following are listed by their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.
    • Holiday Island
      (23 miles [37 km] to the south)
    • Beaver
      (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaver have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaver
      • Beaver is located in Carroll County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 94 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Beaver <3>
    • Gaskins ‑ Historic
      (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gaskins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gaskins
      • Gaskins is located in Carroll County (AR)
    • Polo ‑ Historic
      (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Polo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Polo
      • Polo is located in Carroll County (AR)
    • Eureka Springs
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eureka Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eureka Springs
      • Eureka Springs is located in Carroll County (AR)
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,084 people
      • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eureka Springs <3>
  • Conway County (AR)
    • Grandview
      (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grandview
      • Grandview is located in Conway County (AR)

For an expanded list of the communities that are closest to McDowell, see our County-by-County Page for McDowell.

Newspapers Published in McDowell ...

An ongoing effort between the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has resulted in the National Digital Newspaper Program (NDNP).

To share their results, the partnership has created the Chronicling America website. The goal of this partnership is to assemble a database about the current and historic newspapers of the United States. This includes a growing collection of scanned images from selected papers. All of it available to the public on their website.

Using information that we've taken from the Chronicling America website, we've identified 81 newspapers that have been published in the area around McDowell.

Although we're unaware of any newspapers that were published in the immediate area of McDowell, there are papers which were published within 26 miles [41.8 km]<4>. A list of those papers, sorted by paper name, can be found on the Extended Newspaper List for McDowell.

Websites to Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

When we do our genealogical research, we start with the websites from Cyndi's List, FamilySearch and Genealogy Trails. These websites offer the information directly or else point to where you can find it. Their information is open to everyone.

To help you get started, the following links will take you to the pages that are relevant to McDowell:

Cemeteries Near McDowell ...

Below are cemeteries that are in the vicinity of McDowell.

This is a new section and is likely to have errors. If you find an error, such as a missing cemetery or we have the wrong name, please let us know. If you know of them, we would also appreciate learning about previous or alternate names.

If you need information about a burial or interment, photos, transcripts, how to contact the cemetery or local authorities, please visit our selection of Genealogy Websites (see below).

If not found below, our Cemetery List for McDowell covers a larger area, with the cemeteries listed in alphabetical order.

The following cemeteries are listed based on their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.

  • Calton Cemetery
    (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Calton Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Calton Cemetery
  • Bullington Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Bullington Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Bullington Cemetery
  • Sparks Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Sparks Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Sparks Cemetery
  • Stubblefield Cemetery
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Stubblefield Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Stubblefield Cemetery
  • Leann Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Leann Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Leann Cemetery
  • Henderson Cemetery
    (5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Henderson Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Henderson Cemetery
  • Quaker Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Quaker Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Quaker Cemetery
  • Kane Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Kane Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Kane Cemetery
  • Potter Cemetery
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Potter Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Potter Cemetery
  • Oak Ridge Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Oak Ridge Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Oak Ridge Cemetery
  • Goodnight Cemetery
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Goodnight Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Goodnight Cemetery
  • Russell Cemetery
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Russell Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Russell Cemetery
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    • Clio Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Clio Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Clio Cemetery
    • Spring River Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the north)
    • Matty Cemetery
      (8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for the Matty Cemetery have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for the Matty Cemetery

Nearby Communities in 1895 ...

We've built the following list with information that came from an Atlas published by Rand McNally in 1895. The Atlas had details such as the population of the community (which appears to have come from the 1890 Census) and whether there was a post office and/or railroad service available. We also indicate if the community no longer exists and is now historic.<6>

The Rand McNally Atlas shows that in 1895, McDowell had a post office and no railroad service.

These communities are listed based on their distance from McDowell, with the one closest to McDowell listed first.

  • Leann
    (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leann
    • Leann is located in Barry County
  • Travers
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Travers have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Travers
    • Travers is located in Barry County
  • Jenkins
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jenkins have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jenkins
    • Jenkins is located in Barry County
  • Purdy
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Purdy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Purdy
    • Purdy is located in Barry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,131 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Purdy <3>
  • Butterfield
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Butterfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Butterfield
    • Butterfield is located in Barry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 470 people
  • Verona
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Verona have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Verona
    • Verona is located in Lawrence County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 606 people
  • Hailey
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hailey have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hailey
    • Hailey is located in Barry County
  • Scholten
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Scholten have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Scholten
    • Scholten is located in Barry County
  • Monett
    (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monett have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monett
    • Monett is located in Barry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 9,161 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monett <3>
  • Cassville
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cassville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cassville
    • Cassville is located in Barry County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,220 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cassville <3>
  • Flat Creek
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Flat Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flat Creek
    • Flat Creek is located in Barry County
  • Aurora
    (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
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    • Corsicana
      (11 miles [17.7 km] to the west)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Corsicana have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Corsicana
      • Corsicana is located in Barry County
    • Exeter
      (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Freistatt
      (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freistatt have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
      • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freistatt
      • Freistatt is located in Lawrence County
      • Population from the 2020 Census: 160 people

We've also created an expanded list of communities that existed in the 1890's and were located in the area around McDowell. See our List of 1890's Communities around McDowell.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for McDowell. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.
<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>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- McDowell) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in McDowell. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 36.8242, Longitude: -93.7933       In this case, the coordinates for McDowell have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS).
<5>The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.
<6>We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about McDowell, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy.




 

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