Owls Bend, Missouri facts for kids
Owls Bend is a small, quiet place in the eastern part of Shannon County, in the southern part of Missouri, United States. It's nestled in the beautiful Ozarks region. This area is called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Owls Bend is right next to the Current River, a famous waterway. You can find it northeast of where Missouri Route 106 crosses the river, near the Powder Mill Creek campground.
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The Story of Owls Bend
Why is it Called Owls Bend?
The name "Owls Bend" is quite special! This community got its name because there were lots of owls living near a bend in the Current River. A "bend" in a river is a curve or a loop in its path. So, it was a place where owls liked to gather by the river's curve.
A Look at the Past
Owls Bend once had its own post office. It opened in 1923, which was a long time ago! People used it to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years before closing in 1955.
Ancient History at Owl's Bend Site
There's an important place in Owls Bend called the Owl's Bend Site. This is an archaeological site, which means it's a place where scientists study the past by digging up old objects and structures. At Owl's Bend Site, they found evidence of Native American people who lived there a very long time ago. Because of its importance, this site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. This list helps protect important historical places across the United States.
