Osage Beach, Missouri was first known as Zebra, with a post office established in that name in 1886. Located along the river bottom, just east of where the Grand Glaize Bridge is today, there was little in Zebra but the post office, and that was flooded out when the Bagnell Dam was constructed in 1929 to 1931, creating the Lake of the Ozarks, one of North America’s largest man-made lakes. The Zebra post office was rebuilt on a nearby cliff, by the new lake. Making use of its new location near the body of water, the town’s name was changed to Osage Beach in 1935, although its boundaries were not established until the early 1960s. Osage Beach was incorporated as a city in 1959 but, due to discontent among its residents, it was disincorporated the following year, and was not reincorporated until 1965, as a fourth-class city. Its boundaries were established, and four wards were formed, two on each side of the Grand Glaize Bridge. Since then, new areas have been incorporated within the city, and the city’s economy is largely dependent on tourism and outdoor recreational opportunities afforded by its proximity to the Lake of the Ozarks. Most of Osage Beach is in Camden County, with a portion of the city on the east extending into Miller County. US Highway 54 passes through the city, which is south of the municipality of Lake Ozark, southeast of Village of Four Seasons, and adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks State Park, on its southeast.
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Camden County Library District Osage Branch
Established in 1933 by the Women’s Literary Club of Camdenton, the library district includes a branch in Osage Beach which, besides its collections of books and other resources, offers a computer, WiFi, and a meeting room. Its location, hours of operation, and contacts are posted.
http://www.ccld.us/locations/osagebeach/
With two locations in Osage Beach, Missouri, the dealership offers new and used boats, including Bennington Pontoons and Regal Boats, as well as well known boat engine brands, such as MerCruiser, Mercury Marine, and Volvo Penta. Its location, inventory, parts department and service center are highlighted.
http://www.kellysport.com/
Headquartered in Osage Beach, Missouri, the not-for-profit organization is made up of business owners and others in the Lake of the Ozarks region, serving as an advocate for businesses within its membership area. Member benefits, meeting schedules, and a calendar of events are published to the site, and a directory of area businesses is featured.
http://www.lakeareachamber.com/
The Osage Beach, Missouri health system includes Lake Regional Hospital, a 116-bed regional referral center, as well as seven freestanding primary care clinics, seventeen specialty clinics, two urgent care clinics, four satellite physical and cardiac rehab therapy sites, three retail pharmacies, and home health services, employing more than a hundred physcians and specialists.
http://www.lakeregional.com/
The steel engineered building features storage units in a variety of sizes, which are described here, as well as 24-hour video surveillance, an on-site resident manager, and outdoor storage in a large fenced lot. Its location, security precautions, and contacts are posted.
http://www.osagebeachstorage.com/
Situated on the banks of the Lake of the Ozarks, the city of Osage Beach is mostly in Camden County, although a portion of the municipality extends into Miller County. Its official government web site offers administrative and departmental contacts, as well as its board of aldermen, boards, commissions, and committees. A calendar of events and online bill payments are included.
http://www.osagebeach-mo.gov/
Specializing in the sale of new Chaparral boats, the Osage Beach dealership also carries a line of pre-owned boats from various manufacturers. Its new and used inventory are highlighted, along with its sales team, finance and insurance programs, weekly specials, and hours of operation.
http://www.premier54.com/
Vision Source Family Eyecare - Osage Beach
In business since 2009, the Osage Beach, Missouri eye clinic offers eye examinations, diagnosis of eye disease or trauma, and vision correction techniques and products. Its location, hours of operation, vision care services and products, promotions, and appointment policies are stated.
http://visionsource-familyeyecareosagebeach.com/
