This document summarizes a 2011 survey of rural school buildings still standing in Ozark County, Missouri. It provides photos and descriptions of the locations of 27 different rural school buildings. Many have been converted for use as private residences, churches, or community buildings, while others remain in disrepair or are located on private property. The survey was conducted with help from the Ozark County Historical Society to document what remained of the county's rural school infrastructure after consolidation of the schools.

1. Rural Schools In Ozark County, Missouri Survey of 2011 By Richard Lorenz For Top of the Ozarks R.C.&D

2. Ozark County The following photos are of the Ozark County schools still standing in the Spring of 2011.

3. Barefoot #46

4. Barefoot #46 Barefoot School #46, Sec. 8 T22 R16, West of Theodosia on hwy 5 to CR 905, North to CR904, right on 904, 2 miles on the west side. It was converted to a private residence but is not liveable.

5. Barren Fork #35

6. Barren Fork #35 Barren Fork School #35, Sec. 16 T23 R14, North of Gainesville on hwy. 5 to CR 833, Northwest .25 miles between old hwy. 5 and new hwy. 5 just south of the old bridge. It is in very poor condition.

7. Cedar Tree #22

8. Cedar Tree #22 Cedar Tree School #22, Sec. 10 T24 R12, West of Dora on hwy. CC at CR187. This is a rock structure and has been used as a church but is now part of a garage and storage building, it is in good condition

9. Centerpoint #51

10. Center Point #51 Center Point School #51, Sec. 15 T22 R14, West of Gainesville on hwy. 5 to CR 605, South 1.5 miles on right. It is presently used as a Cemetery Chapel and is in good condition.

11. Dugginsville #72

12. Dugginsville #72 Dugginsville School #72, Sec. 15 T21 R16, West of Theodosia on hwy. 5 to hwy P, South on hwy. P 5.5 miles to end of pavement at Dugginsville on the right. It is presently used as a Community Church and is in excellent condition.

13. Evening Shade #18 No Picture

14. Evening Shade #18 Evening Shade School #18, Sec. 23 T24 R14, located approximately 12 miles north of Gainesville on hwy. 5 to CR 122, just north of the intersection of hwy. Y, east on CR 122 about 4.5 miles. This building is on private property.

15. Howard Ridge #78 No Picture

16. Howard Ridge #78 Howard Ridge School #78, Sec. 6 T21 R12, East of Gainesville on hwy.160 to hwy. J, south on hwy.J 4.5 miles, just past hwy.T West on the west side of hwy. J. It is a private residense and has been added on to over the years. The present owners are working on it as it is in need of repair.

17. Little Creek aka Clark #10

18. Little Creek #10 Little Creek School #10 aka Clark School, Sec. 8 T24 R15, West of Wasola on hwy. 95 to CR 952, North on CR 952 .5 mile to CR 950, left on CR 950 1.5 miles to CR 955, on the right at the intersection of CR 950 and CR 955. It is presently owned and used by the church next door. It has been very well maintained.

19. Longrun #41

20. Longrun #41 Longrun School #41, Sec. 28 T23 R16, Located in the little community of Longrun, about 5 miles north of Theodosia, on hwy. 95. The building is in fair condition but needs immediate attention around the lower exterior. .x

21. Lower Brixey #6

22. Lower Brixey #6 Lower Brixey School # 6, Sec. 4 T24 R13, It is on the west side of hwy. N on the south part of the Rockbridge Trout Farm. The building is structurally sound and the owners are restoring it.

23. Luna #32

24. Luna #32 Luna School #32, Sec 30 T23 R12, It has been maintained very well and is a private residense on hwy. AA about .5 mile off the end of the pavement. This one one of the few two story school buildings in Ozark County. It is in a beautiful setting down on Caney Creek.

25. Mount Pleasant #81

26. Mount Pleasant #81 Mount Pleasant School #81, Sec. 25 T22 R12, Located on NE corner of the intersection of hwy. O and CR 551(Smoke Road). It has and is being used as a church and is in good to excellent condition. The old rock toilets are still standing.

27. Nebraska #90

28. Nebraska #90 Nebraska School #90, Sec.15 T23 R13, Located north of Gainesville on hwy. 181 about 5.5 miles and a half a mile to the west on private property. It was used as a residence but now is in disrepair.

29. Neverfail #65

30. Neverfail #65 Neverfail School #65, Sec. 24 T22 R14, South of Gainesville on hwy. 5 to hwy. T, east and south on hwy.T 1.25 miles to CR 506, .5 mile on CR 506 to CR 507 intersection. It is just north of the intersection on the right on private property. Several years ago the building was set on a new concrete foundation to be used as a dairy barn but was never used. The frame is in good condition but needs work on the exterior.

31. New Hope #76

32. New Hope #76 New Hope School #76, Sec. 2 T21 R14 , South of Gainesville about 6.75 miles on hwy. 5 just south of CR 514 on the east side. It is on private property, it is not being used but the owner has kept it in good condition and has recently painted it.

33. Pleasant Hill aka Seed Tick #30

36. Sand Ridge #63 Sand Ridge School #63, Sec. 18 T22 R12, East of Gainesville on hwy.5 about 6.5 miles to CR 530, south on CR 530 .3 mile on the west side. The building is in fair condition and is used for storing livestock feed, it is on private property.

37. Shiloh #48

38. Shiloh #48 Shiloh School #48, Sec. 6 T. 22, R 15, located at the north end of Bull Shoals Lake, south of Thornfield on Hwy 95 to Hwy D, east end, south on Hwy D, approximately 8 miles (end of pavement) to CR 873, left on CR 873 2 miles. It has been used as a church and is in original condition on the outside with a few changes on the interior. Due to its small size and easy access, this school would be ideal to move and/or restore.

39. Silver Shade #4

40. Silver Shade #4 Silver Shade School #4, Sec.8 T24 R12, From Gainesville take hwy. 181 north to Dora. At Dora take hwy .CC west and south to CR 178, west on CR 178 1 mile to pavement(hwy. AC), continue north on hwy. AC 1 mile, it is on the west side. It is used as a private residence. A short time before the country schools were consolidated it had another room added to the east end making it a two room school.

41. Souder #7

42. Souder #7 Souder School #7, Sec. 2 T24 R14, North of Gainesville on hwy. 5 approximately 14 miles to hwy. 95 North. East on hwy. 95 North 5 miles to CR 138. North on CR 138 about .1 mile on the east side. This is the largest of the country schools still standing. It is in fair to good condition but needs immediate repairs, roof and windows. The original well pump still works. The building is for sale.

43. Udall #80

44. Udal #80 Udal School #80, Sec.35 T22 R12, Located in the little community of Udal east of Norfork Lake on hwy. O. From Gainesville take hwy. 160 east a little over 9 miles, .5 mile past the bridge, to CR 551(Smoke Road). South on CR 551 4.5 miles to hwy. O, Mount Pleasant #81 is on the north/east corner of intersection. Take hwy. O 1.8 miles west on the north side. It is used as a community church, very original and is in very good condition.

45. Valley Star #58

46. Valley Star #58 Valley Star School #58, Sec. 26 T23 R11, This beautiful building is located on the Cloud Nine Guest Ranch approximately 18 miles east of Gainesville on hwy. 160 on the north side. It was moved from the original location on the ranch to the headquarters, about 3 miles north of the highway, and completely restored to original condition inside and out. The ranch is private property.

47. We want to thank the Ozark County Historical Society in Gainesville for their great encouragement and help during the effort to locate rural schools in Ozark County, Missouri. The staff was knowledgeable and generous with information. Their help was invaluable.

48. This survey was made of the rural schools in Ozark County, Missouri, conducted in 2011. Where some structures were still on the sites and owners gave permission, we have photos of the schools. When the schools were consolidated, they were sold. Some are homes, churches or community buildings if they are habitable. Many are on private property. When you are searching for school locations, please remember to respect private property and ownership. Ask for permission before entering private property. Thank you, Top of the Ozarks Resource Conservation and Development Council 810 S. Sam Houston Blvd, Houston, MO 65483