The city of Advance is in northern Stoddard County, in southeastern Missouri. The current city was established during the building of the Old Frisco Railroad in the 1880s. Prior to that, Captain W.H. Whitwell, a veteran of the Mexican War, had contributed sixty acres to be used as a town site. First known as Lakeville, probably because the area was covered in lakes and swamp land, the town was originally located a short distance from its current site. A post office opened in Lakeville in 1858. When the railroad was completed in 1882, it had bypassed Lakeville. Wanting to be nearer to the railroad, the townspeople moved, some settling at Toga to the north, while another group moved west to establish a new community, which they called Advance. The original town of Lakeville died when its post office closed in 1889, and Toga was not successful as as a town, although a settlement continues there. Advance is located along Missouri Highways 91 and 25, southwest of Toga, Green Cox and Arbor, southeast of Dongola and Schlatitz, and northwest of Bell City.
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A map shows the location of the church in Advance, Missouri. Its program and service schedules are published to the site, along with a calendar of upcoming events and activities, leadership contacts, podcasts, and a sermon archive.
http://www.advancefirstchurch.org/
The 70-bed facility in Advance, Missouri is Medicare and Medicaid approved, offering residential care. Its services and amenities are discussed, and a photographs of the facilities are posted, along with contacts, office h ours, and a calendar of events.
http://www.advancenursingcenter.com/
Established at its current location in 1983, the small town pharmacy serves the Advance, Missouri community. Directions, hours of operations, a calendar of events, and an overview of its products and services are put forward.
http://www.advancemorx.com/
The K-12th grade public school district is headquartered in the city of Advance, Missouri. District and school schedules, policies, and faculty and staff contacts are published to the site, along with blogs and daily announcements.
http://www.advance.k12.mo.us/
The location and business hours of the FTD-affiliated flower shop in Advance, Missouri are posted, along with contact data and information about its delivery policies and guarantees. Its products are featured, and made available for purchase online.
http://www.advancemoflorist.com/
Located along State Highway 25 in Advance, Missouri, the store offers wood and metal building materials. Directions, hours of operation, and an overview of its products and services are published, and its staff are introduced.
http://www.tricountymetal.com/
