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Souder, Missouri
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Location of Souder, Missouri
Location of Souder, Missouri
Souder, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Country U. S. A.
State Missouri
County Ozark County
Elevation
260 m (850 ft)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)

Souder is a small, unincorporated community located in the northern part of Ozark County, Missouri, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes or buildings that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government.

About Souder

Souder is a quiet place found along Spring Creek. This creek is a natural waterway that flows through the area. The community is known for its peaceful, rural setting.

Where is Souder?

Souder is about thirteen miles north of a town called Gainesville. You can find it by traveling on county road 142, just north of Route 95. These roads help connect Souder to other parts of Missouri.

How Souder Got Its Name

Souder got its name from an early resident and important person in the community. A post office was opened in Souder in 1903. This post office helped people send and receive mail. The first person to be in charge of the post office was named G. W. Souder. The community was named after him. The post office served the area for many years, finally closing down in 1988.

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