Siloam Springs, Howell County, Missouri facts for kids
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Siloam Springs,
Howell County, Missouri |
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 Siloam Springs, Howell County, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Siloam Springs, Howell County, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Howell |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 417 |
| GNIS feature ID | 752156 |
Siloam Springs is a small place in Howell County, Missouri, in the United States. It is called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes or buildings that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town does.
About Siloam Springs
Siloam Springs is located in the western part of Howell County, Missouri. It sits about two miles south of Route 14. You can find it on Missouri Route T. This community is also just east of the corner of Douglas County. It is about fifteen miles northwest of a larger town called West Plains.
Water and Land
The area around Siloam Springs is known for its natural spring. Water from this spring flows west into a stream called Tabor Creek. Tabor Creek then joins Spring Creek. Spring Creek is a smaller river that eventually flows into the Norfork River. The Norfork River is located in the southeastern part of Douglas County. The land where Siloam Springs is located is quite high up. Its elevation is about 1,060 feet above sea level.
A Bit of History
Siloam Springs got its name from a special nearby mineral spring. A mineral spring is a natural spring where the water contains different minerals. These minerals can sometimes give the water a unique taste or properties. The spring itself was named after the famous Pool of Siloam, which is mentioned in ancient texts.
A post office was opened in Siloam Springs in 1879. This post office served the community for many years. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office stayed open for a long time, but it finally closed its doors in 1969.
