Caulfield, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caulfield, Missouri
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 Caulfield, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Caulfield, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howell |
| Elevation | 1,027 ft (313 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65626
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| GNIS feature ID | 715508 |
Caulfield is a small, unincorporated community in the state of Missouri, United States. It is located in the western part of Howell County. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.
Caulfield is situated along two main roads: U.S. Highway 160 and Missouri Route 101. It's about 15 miles west of a larger town called West Plains. The border of Ozark County is just to the west of Caulfield.
What is Caulfield's History?
Caulfield has had a post office since 1929. This means people have been sending and receiving mail there for a long time!
How Caulfield Got Its Name
The community was named after Henry Stewart Caulfield. He was an important person in Missouri. In fact, he was the governor of Missouri starting in 1929. That's the same year the post office opened!
Important Events in Caulfield
On March 1, 2007, a powerful tornado struck the Caulfield area. This natural disaster caused significant damage to the community.
