Ellington, Missouri is a city in Reynolds County. Thomas Barnes and his family moved to Missouri from North Carolina in 1835, first settling in Pilot Knob, then moving on to build a home, a water wheel for corn and grain, and a distillery along Logan Creek. Soon a settlement developed there that became known as Barnesville. During the Civil War, Confederate troops came into the area from Arkansas, forming camps at Van Buren, Barnesville, and Lesterville. The Union conducted several raids in the area, burning villages to the ground. The Union constructed Fort Barnesville near the settlement. Following the war, William Copeland began to rebuild the town on eighty acres of land owned by Sina Ellington, and the town was renamed Ellington, largely to disassociate it from the Union fort. The Missouri Southern Railroad extended its track to the area in 1896, spurring growth. The Sweetwater Mine, located near Ellington, continues to produce lead and zinc. Ellington is southwest of Redford, northwest of Ruble and Webb, and surrounded by the Mark Twain National Forest.
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The city of Ellington is located at the intersection of Missouri Highway 21 and Scenic Highway 106. Maintained by the Ellington Chamber of Commerce, the site offers a directory of businesses, an overview of area outdoor activities, a gallery of photograph, and a profile of the community.
http://www.ellingtonmo.com/
The Southern Baptist congregation is located on 2nd Street, at the corner of Tubbs Avenue, in Ellington, Missouri. A map shows the location of the church, along with a history and profile of the church, worship schedules, a calendar of events, and audio messages.
http://www.fbcellington.com/
Logan Valley Christian Retreat
The non-profit Christian ministry operates the retreat facilities and related ministries in Ellington, Missouri. The facilities and its programs are described, along with an overview of its activities, rates, staff, and reservation data.
http://www.loganvalley.org/
Founded as Ellington Telephone Company in 1921, the independent telephone utility corporation offers local telephone services, high-speed broadband Internet, and long distance services. An online directory is featured, and customers may pay their bills online.
http://www.mccormacksolutions.com/
Headquartered in Ellington, Missouri, the company off marketing business telecommunications and computer network products and services, including complete turnkey project installations. Its products, services, and client resources are outlined, and customer testimonials are included.
http://www.mccormack-networks.com/
Located on South Main Street in Ellington, Missouri, the flower shop offers a wide variety of flower arrangements, live plants, gifts, and seasonal items, which may be purchased through its online shopping area or at the shop. Hours, contacts, and delivery policies are featured.
http://www.orangeblossomellington.com/
Southeast Health Center of Reynolds County
Based in Ellington, Missouri, the medical facilities includes a Critical Access Hospital and other medical clinics and programs, which are outlined here. Directions, office hours, affiliated physicians, and an overview of its services are put forward.
http://www.ahcms.com/
Southern Reynolds County School District
Operating an elementary school and a combined middle school and high school, the public school system in Ellington, Missouri offers a K-12th grade curriculum. School board policies, faculty contacts, and general information about the school are posted to the site.
http://www.ellington.k12.mo.us/
WKO offers home visiting programs and center-based programs for children with developmental challenges. Based in Ellington, Missouri, the program covers Butler, Carter, Iron, Reynolds, Shannon, and Wayne counties. Its programs and services are highlighted, and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.wholekidsoutreach.org/
