ABOUT HARTVILLE MISSOURI

GENERAL INFORMATION

State Highways 5 & 38 intersect in the center of Hartville Missouri providing convenient connections to area towns and cities. Hartville is within a 4 hour drive to both Kansas City, to the northwest, and St. Louis to the northeast. Fort Leonard Wood is less than an hours drive to the Northeast. Springfield, to the west is approximately 60 minutes away.

The Missouri Ozarks region enjoys 4 refreshing seasonal changes with a long growing season that extents from early spring to late autumn. The short, mild winters are considered "cold spells" and snow doesn't linger very long. The average rainfall of 45 inches combines with average temperatures, of 32F in January and 77F in July, to provide an ideal climate for farming, ranching, recreation and just plain relaxing.

HARTVILLE & WRIGHT COUNTY, MO

Hartville, the county seat of Wright County, is a pleasant small town in the Ozarks of southern Missouri. Settled in 1836 and named after an early settler, Peter Hart, the town is steeped in colorful Missouri history. Pioneers were attracted to our area by a sparkling freshwater spring that, to this day, continues to gurgle and flow with clear cold water. Today Hartville, with a population of 607, still maintains it's friendly small town image for peaceful country living.

AGRICULTURE

Livstock in this area are primarily dairy and beef which play an important part in the local economy.

Horses play a strong part in the economy with Missouri Fox Trotting Horses, Quarter Horses, Appaloosas, Draft Breeds and Missouri Mules raised in the area.

The level to rolling terrain and a fairly even distribution and rainfall throughout the year provide grass and hay for area farmers. Orchard Grass, Fescue, Timothy, Ladino Clover, Alfalfa, Reeds Canary Grass and Lespedeza are grown here. Warm season grasses are being experimentally grown by area farmers and ranchers for summer pasture.

INDUSTRIES/FACILITIES

Industries in the area include a garment manufacturer, steel works company, lumber supplier, steel works company, and related industries in area towns.

Various shopping and service businesses are available to meet the needs of area residents. The Mercantile Bank of Wright County and Progressive Ozark Bank, both provide up-to-date banking facilities for residents.

The Hartville Care Center provides care for the elderly and infirmary with it's 60 bed facility.

HISTORY

Mindful of a proud heritage, citizens of Hartville have preserved much of the historic landmarks of their colorful past.

During the Civil War, the "Battle of Hartville" was fought from the "Steele Bluff" that borders the eastern edge of Hartville and overlooks the town.

The Steele Mansion is another well-known landmark in Hartville and sits atop Steele Bluff. Built in 1890, the mansion has been restored and stands as a tribute to it's builder, E. C. Steele, a prominent local citizen.

If you listen closely, you will hear the legends and tales of the pioneers that settled and worked here, loving this beautiful land.

Whether your interests are agriculture, ranching, business, investment or just enjoying the life and freedom of this beautiful area, you will find Hartville and Wright County a land of opportunity.

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