The town of Ellsinore, in eastern Carter County, Missouri, was founded in 1888, although it was originally granted by Robert Patterson in 1857, two years before the county was organized. After changing hands a few times, the Houck Railroad received a right of way, and the town was laid out in 1888, the same year that a railroad depot was established there. It is believed that the town was named for Elsinore Castle in Denmark, but the postal service added an extra ālā to the name when a post office was started in early 1889. Melvin Eugene Carnahan, the 51st governor of Missouri, grew up on a farm near Ellsinore. The town is located just north of US Highway 60, in the Mark Twain National Forest, northeast of Hunter and northwest of Brush Arbor.
 
 
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East Carter R-II School District
Headquartered in the town of Ellsinore, Missouri, the K-12th grade public school system offers elementary, middle, and high school programs, each of which are highlighted here, along with district department and board of education contacts, a directory of faculty and staff, and a district calendar.
http://www.ecarter.k12.mo.us/
The official web site for the town of Ellsinore, Missouri offers a history and profile of the community, council agendas and minutes, departmental and administrative contacts, and a guide to local schools, churches, businesses, and events. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.ellsinore.com/
First Baptist Church of Ellsinore, Missouri
The independent, fundamental Baptist congregation meets at its facilities on North Cane Street. Directions, office contacts and hours, a worship schedule, calendar of upcoming events, an an overview of its ministries are featured, along with information on the Bible way to heaven.
http://fbcellsinore.weebly.com/