Forkners Hill, Missouri
Forkners Hill, Missouri | |
|---|---|
Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Webster |
| Elevation | 1,250 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 417 |
| GNIS feature ID | 718103 |
Forkners Hill is an unincorporated community in northern Webster County, in the Ozarks region of southern Missouri, United States.[1] The community is located at the intersection of routes WW and Y, approximately 1.5 miles north of the Niangua River. It sits at an elevation of 1,250 feet (381 meters) above sea level.[2] The nearest city is Conway, about four miles to the northeast in Laclede County.[2]
History
Forkners Hill was named after the local Forkner family, who were among the early settlers in the region.
A post office was established at Forkners Hill in 1869 and remained in operation until 1906.[3] The presence of a post office reflects its historical role as a center for local agricultural and social activity in rural Missouri.[4]
Geography
Forkners Hill lies within the Springfield Plateau of the Ozarks, a region characterized by karst features such as springs, caves, and rolling hills.[5] The community is located near the Niangua River, which is known for recreational canoeing, kayaking, and fishing opportunities.[6]
The area is predominantly rural with a landscape consisting of mixed-use farms and forested land. Agriculture and livestock raising are common economic activities in the surrounding region.[7]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Forkners Hill, Missouri
- ^ a b Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer (1st ed.). DeLorme. 1998. pp. 52–53. ISBN 0-89933-224-2.
- ^ "Webster County Post Offices". Missouri Postal History Society. Retrieved January 1, 2017.
- ^ Flanders, Robert Bruce (1995). The Ozarks: Land and Life. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 85.
- ^ Jacobson, Robert B. (2004). Geomorphology and Hydrology of Karst Terrains in the Ozarks. U.S. Geological Survey. p. 14.
- ^ "Niangua River". Missouri Department of Conservation. Retrieved May 10, 2025.
- ^ "Southwest Missouri Agricultural Profile". University of Missouri Extension. Retrieved May 10, 2025.