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Gentryville, Missouri
Community
Church and cemetery on Route 95 at Gentryville
Church and cemetery on Route 95 at Gentryville
Location of Gentryville, Missouri
Location of Gentryville, Missouri
Gentryville, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Country U. S. A.
State Missouri
County Douglas County
Elevation
339 m (1,112 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID 718391

Gentryville is a small, quiet community located in Douglas County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Discover Gentryville, Missouri

Gentryville is found in the beautiful Ozark Mountains region of Missouri. It's about twenty-one miles (34 kilometers) southeast of a town called Ava. It's also about twenty-two miles (35 kilometers) south of Mountain Grove.

Where is Gentryville Located?

You can find Gentryville right where two state roads meet: Route 14 and Route 95. This intersection is a central spot for the community.

What Can You Find in Gentryville?

Even though it's a small place, Gentryville has a few important spots for its residents. You'll find a small general store where people can buy everyday items. There's also an automotive repair shop, which is handy for fixing cars. The community also has a few churches, which are important gathering places.

A little bit north of the main intersection, along Route 95, you'll find the Gentryville cemetery and a church. These places are important for the community's history and spiritual life.

Gentryville store
Old Gentryville store at the Route 14 - Route 95 intersection

Nature Around Gentryville

Gentryville is built on a narrow ridge, which is like a long, raised piece of land. This ridge is about 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. On either side of the ridge, there are two creeks: Fox Creek and Brush Creek. These creeks flow into a larger stream called Bryant Creek. Bryant Creek is a major tributary, meaning it's a big stream that feeds into an even larger river, the North Fork River. This natural setting makes Gentryville a peaceful place surrounded by the beauty of the Ozarks.

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