ABOUT MARSHFIELD MISSOURI

GENERAL INFORMATION

Located in the Heart of the Ozarks, 17 miles east of Springfield. Marshfield, Missouri is a rapidly growing community that has preserved its traditional values but planned aggressively for a progressive future. The face and facets of Marshfield and Webster County are constantly changing. From its prehistory, when Native Americans pursued their livelihood along the James River, to its historic beginnings in 1855, we want to remind you of a rugged heritage—surviving still, in the Ozarks, Webster County and Marshfield.

With a population of almost 5,000, Marshfield has experienced steady growth over the past decade, as evidenced by a plenitude of new homes, businesses and industries.

Many opportunities for recreation are available in and around Marshfield. The City boasts eight public parks consisting of more than 66 acres, which offer a community swimming pool, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, and softball and baseball fields. Marshfield has an 18 hole golf course. Hunting and fishing are also common outdoor activities. The Niangua, Finley, James, Osage Fork and Pomme de Terre rivers all originate in Webster County.

Marshfield, the county seat of Webster County, is located in southwest Missouri, where State Highway 38 crosses Interstate 44. It is situated in the center of the county, a metropolitan classified county that has ranked for many decades as a leader in Missouri in numbers of dairy cattle.

QUICK FACTS

Population - City: 4,675
Population -County: 25,965
Population -Seven County Area: 385,695

RECREATION

Many opportunities for recreation are available in and around Marshfield. The City boasts eight public parks consisting of more than 66 acres, which offer a community swimming pool, pavilions with grills, horseshoe pits, playground equipment, tennis courts, a sand volleyball court, and softball and baseball fields. The Marshfield Country Club is a member owned, open to the public facility that features an 18 hole golf course and restaurant. Hunting and fishing are also common outdoor activities. The Niangua, Finley, James, Osage Fork and Pomme de Terre rivers all originate in Webster County, and Marshfield is within a 100 mile radius of six major lakes. Missouri is known for its numerous caves and Webster county contains some very interesting State Parks.

Tourism is a major industry in southwest Missouri and many attractions abound in and around Marshfield. Bass Pro is located in Springfield, Exotic Animal Paradise is located six miles west of Marshfield, and Branson with its numerous attractions is just over an hour away. The home of Laura Ingalls Wilder is located in nearby Mansfield. The Dickey House, Walnut Springs Farm, Frontier Theatre, the Hubble Telescope replica, and the Amish Community provide local tourism attractions.

SCHOOLS

Marshfield is very proud of its children, as evidenced by an outstanding school system with an enrollment of almost 2,500 students. Students attend classes at two elementary schools, a junior high and high school. Marshfield boasts a strong school sports program which has had six state champion teams in the last decade. Marshfield also has a branch of Columbia College, one private school, and one state school for the handicapped. Located in nearby Springfield are another five accredited colleges and universities.

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