The city of Goodman is the northernmost town in McDonald County, in southwestern Missouri. The community was established after the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad extended its track to the region, constructing a depot just inside of the village of Donahue, which later became known as Goodman. The village was renamed for Lowell Goodman, a co-owner of the Ozark Orchard Company, which had orchards over 2,500 acres of land in Goodman and the surrounding area. Strawberries were also a significant contributor to the community’s early economy. Goodman is situated east of Interstate 49, which is also US Highway 71. To its east is Erie, while May is to the west, Splitlog is to the southwest, and Neosho is to the north. Goodman is near Missouri’s borders with Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas.
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Goodman, Missouri is a fourth-class city, run by a board of aldermen, who are identified on its official municipal web site, along with a city staff directory, council agendas and minutes, and a guide to local churches, utilities, businesses, and events.
http://goodmanmo.net/
Established in 1991, the Hunte Corporation is headquartered in Goodman, Missouri, specializing in the sale of puppies selected from professional breeders. A corporate profile is featured, with information about its breeder education, training, and professional development programs and support.
http://www.thehuntecorporation.com/
Based in southwestern McDonald County, Missouri, with locations in Southwest City, Lanagan, Tiff City, and Goodman, the bank was organized in 1898. Branch and ATM locations are offered, with lobby and drive-up hours, information about its deposit and lending programs, and online banking services.
https://www.thecornerstonebank.net/
