Shell Knob, Missouri facts for kids
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Shell Knob, Missouri
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Location of Shell Knob, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Counties | Barry, Stone |
| Township | White River, Alpine |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12.91 sq mi (33.43 km2) |
| • Land | 9.48 sq mi (24.55 km2) |
| • Water | 3.43 sq mi (8.88 km2) |
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,254 |
| • Density | 132.31/sq mi (51.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65747
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-67232 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393231 |
Shell Knob is a small community in Missouri, United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2020, about 1,254 people lived here.
Shell Knob is partly in Barry County and partly in Stone County. The Stone County part is also near the Branson area, which is famous for its entertainment.
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Shell Knob's Story
Shell Knob is nestled in the beautiful Ozark Mountains. It started way back in 1835. A couple named Henry and Elizabeth Yoachum Schell built a trading post by the White River.
The community was named after them. However, when the post office opened in 1872, the "c" was left out of "Schell," and it became "Shell Knob." The Schells moved away in 1846.
A big change happened in 1959. The Table Rock Dam was finished, and the area filled up with water. This created the large and popular Table Rock Lake.
Shell Knob's Location and Nature
You can find Shell Knob on Missouri Route 39. It sits right on the north shore of Table Rock Lake. This makes it a very active place for lake fun and vacations.
The community is a popular resort area. Many people come here to enjoy the lake.
The total area of Shell Knob is about 33.43 square kilometers (12.91 square miles). Most of this area is land, about 24.55 square kilometers (9.48 square miles). The rest is water from the lake, which is about 8.88 square kilometers (3.43 square miles).
Who Lives in Shell Knob?
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| 2020 | 1,254 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Shell Knob was 1,254 people.
Back in 2000, there were 1,393 people living here. Most of the people were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
Many households in Shell Knob were married couples. Some households had children under 18. A good number of people living alone were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in Shell Knob in 2000 was 55 years old.
Learning in Shell Knob
Kids in Shell Knob go to the Shell Knob Elementary School. This school is part of the Shell Knob 78 School District.
The community also has a public library. It's a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library system. Libraries are great places to find books and learn new things!
Famous Faces from Shell Knob
Even small towns can have famous people! Here are a few people connected to Shell Knob:
- Scott Cupps: He is a member of the Missouri House of Representatives. This means he helps make laws for the state of Missouri.
- Scott Fitzpatrick: He was the 47th Treasurer of Missouri. The Treasurer manages the state's money.
- Larry Gene Taylor: He was a member of the Missouri General Assembly. This is another part of the state government that helps create laws.
See also
In Spanish: Shell Knob para niños
