West Plains, Missouri
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
West Plains is a city and county seat of Howell County, Missouri, established around 1832 by Josiah Howell. Its name derives from its location west of Thomasville, a nearby settlement. During the Civil War, the town experienced significant devastation due to guerrilla warfare and Confederate ultimatums.
Statistics
Area
34.54 km²
Population
12,184