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Eagle Rock, Missouri
Eagle Rock, Missouri is located in Missouri
Eagle Rock, Missouri
Eagle Rock, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Barry
Area
 • Total 2.76 sq mi (7.14 km2)
 • Land 2.33 sq mi (6.05 km2)
 • Water 0.42 sq mi (1.09 km2)
Elevation
984 ft (300 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 193
 • Density 82.69/sq mi (31.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 417
GNIS feature ID 2587065

Eagle Rock is a small community in Barry County, Missouri, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city. It is also a census-designated place, which is an area the government counts for population. In 2020, about 193 people lived in Eagle Rock.

About Eagle Rock

Eagle Rock is located in the state of Missouri, USA. It sits along Missouri Route 86, which is a main road in the area. The community is also very close to the beautiful Table Rock Lake.

Fun Things to Do

Eagle Rock is a great place for outdoor activities. It has a state campground where people can stay and enjoy nature. There is also a public marina, which is a place where boats can dock. This makes it easy for people to go out on Table Rock Lake.

How Eagle Rock Got Its Name

The community of Eagle Rock has had a post office since 1886. The name "Eagle Rock" comes from a special rock formation nearby. This rock formation looks like it could be a home for eagles.

Retreat Center

About four miles southwest of Eagle Rock, you can find the Eagle Rock Retreat Center. This center is home to the Royal Rangers National Training Center. The Royal Rangers are youth groups from the Assembly of God youth organizations.

Education in Eagle Rock

Students in Eagle Rock attend schools in the Cassville R-IV School District. This district provides education for children in the area.

Eagle Rock also has its own public library. This library is a part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library system. It offers books and other resources for everyone in the community.

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