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| Northview, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| Community | |
| Country | U. S. A. |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Webster County |
| Elevation | 439 m (1,440 ft) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Northview is an unincorporated community in Webster County, Missouri, United States. It is located 6.0 miles (9.7 km) southwest of Marshfield on Missouri Supplemental Route B 1.1 miles (1.8 km) south of Interstate 44. Northview is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Northview was originally called "Bunker Hill", and under the latter name was platted in 1870. A post office called Bunker was established in 1873, the name was changed to Northview in 1873, and the post office closed in 1973. The present name is inspired from scenic northerly views from the elevated town site.