Pondfork, Missouri facts for kids

Pondfork is a small, quiet place in the United States. It's an unincorporated community in northwest Ozark County, Missouri. This means it's a settlement that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does.

Pondfork is nestled in a beautiful natural area. It sits near a small stream called Hay Hollow. This stream flows into a larger one, Pond Fork Creek, which is to the west. The community is about three miles west-southwest of Thornfield. You can reach Pondfork by taking Missouri Route D, which connects from Missouri Route 95 to the southeast. Pondfork is also located inside the huge Mark Twain National Forest.

History of Pondfork

Pondfork has a simple but interesting history. The community was officially established in 1907. One important part of any community is its post office. A post office is where people send and receive mail. The Pondfork post office served the community for many years. It operated from 1907 until 1955.

The community of Pondfork got its name from a nearby natural feature. It was named after the Pond Fork creek. This creek is an important part of the local landscape.