Northview, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Northview, Missouri
Community
Northview, Missouri Location in Missouri
Country	U. S. A.
State	Missouri
County	Webster County
Elevation	440 m (1,444 ft)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	735753

Northview is a small place in Webster County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

You can find Northview about 6 miles (about 9.6 kilometers) southwest of Marshfield. It's also close to a big highway called Interstate 44. Northview is part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area, which means it's connected to the bigger city of Springfield and its surrounding areas.

Discovering Northview's Past

Northview has an interesting history! It was first planned out in 1870 and was known by a different name: "Bunker Hill." Imagine living in a place called Bunker Hill!

A post office opened there in 1873, also under the name "Bunker." But later in the same year, the name was changed to Northview. This new name was chosen because of the beautiful views you can see looking north from the higher ground where the community is located. The post office served the community for many years before it finally closed in 1973.

Famous People from Northview

Even though Northview is a small community, some notable people were born there!

Joseph Sterling Bridwell: Oilman and Helper

One famous person is Joseph Sterling Bridwell, who was born in Northview in 1885. He became a very successful oilman and rancher in Wichita Falls, Texas. He was also known as a "philanthropist," which means he was a generous person who gave a lot of money to help others and good causes.

Ival Goodman: Baseball Star

Another well-known person from Northview is Ival Goodman. He was a talented baseball player who became an All-Star outfielder in Major League Baseball. He even won a World Series championship, which is a huge achievement in baseball!