Foose is an unincorporated community in western Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1] The community lies on Missouri Route EE, just west of U.S. Route 65, approximately seven miles south-southwest of Buffalo. The Dallas-Polk county line is two miles west along Route EE. [2] The community is at an elevation of 1207 feet [1] and Greasy Creek, a tributary of the Niangua River, drains the area to the east of Route 65. [3]
A post office called Foose was established in 1893, and remained in operation until 1905. [4] The community most likely derives its name from Foosland, Illinois, the native home of a share of the first settlers. [5]
Dallas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,071. Its county seat is Buffalo. The county was organized in 1842 as Niangua County and then renamed in 1844 for George M. Dallas, who served as Vice President under James K. Polk.
Turners or Turner is a small unincorporated community in Greene County, Missouri, United States. It lies on the southeast side of the James River floodplain approximately 3.5 miles east of U.S. Route 65 in east Springfield. The community lies at the intersection of Routes D and J near the confluence of Turner Creek with the James River. The old St. Louis–San Francisco Railway passed through the community.
Tunas is an unincorporated community in northern Dallas County, Missouri, United States. It lies fourteen miles north of Buffalo on Route 73 and approximately seven miles east of Urbana on Route D. The town is located on Route 73, just southwest of the Little Niangua River. Tunas is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Windyville is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately 10 miles northeast of Buffalo along Missouri routes K and MM. The Niangua River flows past to the south and east of the community. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area
Branch is an unincorporated community in southwestern Camden County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 73 one mile south of U.S. Route 54. Macks Creek is four miles to the northeast. Tunas is approximately four miles south on Route 73 in Dallas County.
Linden is an unincorporated community in northern Christian County, Missouri United States. It is located approximately 4.5 miles northwest of Sparta on Route 125, where the highway crosses the Finley Creek. The river has been dammed, creating a small lake, Lake Lindenlure, just east of Route 125.
Pembina is an unincorporated community in northern Christian County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was located at the intersection of Missouri routes 125 and U, approximately 1.5 miles north of Linden and Finley Creek. The Pembina Cemetery is approximately one mile to the northwest, across Parched Corn Hollow in the center of Section 33.
Pennsboro is an unincorporated community in southern Dade County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Boyd was an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was located approximately two miles west-southwest of Charity.
Charity is an unincorporated community in southern Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Hico is an extinct town in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was located adjacent to the Niangua River, approximately two miles northeast of Spring Grove and six miles southeast of Buffalo. The Hico Bridge over the Niangua on County Road JJ-203 is approximately 1000 feet west of the Hico location.
Lindley Creek is a stream in Dallas, Hickory and Polk counties the U.S. state of Missouri. It is a tributary of the Pomme de Terre River.
Olive is an unincorporated community in southeastern Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Reynolds is an unincorporated community in western Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Spring Grove is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is situated on Missouri Route H and the Niangua River flows past, about 1.5 miles to the east. Buffalo is approximately six miles to the north-northwest.
Tilden is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community was on Missouri Route MM approximately two miles west of Windyville. The Niangua River flows past just over one mile to the south of the location.
Wood Hill is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located on Missouri Route 64, approximately 1.5 miles east of Pumpkin Center and Missouri Route 73. Buffalo is seven miles south-southwest. The headwaters of the Little Niangua River arise just east of the location.
Hominy Creek is a stream in Dallas and Polk counties in the Ozarks of southwest Missouri. It is a tributary of the Pomme de Terre River.
Van is an unincorporated community in Polk County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.
Raney is an unincorporated community in southeastern St. Clair County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. The community is located along Missouri Route V approximately four miles southwest of Vista. It is on a ridge between the Sac River to the west and Coon Creek to the east. Waters of the Truman Reservoir reach into the Sac and Coon Creek to the northwest and northeast of the community.
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