The city of Forsyth is the county seat of Taney County, Missouri. Prior to the American Civil War, Forsyth was an important river town, and the head of navigation for steamboats traveling on the White River, where cargo would be loaded onto smaller boats to go further upriver or on wagons for overland transportation. At the beginning of the War, nearly all of the citizens of Forsyth were farmers who had come to Missouri from Eastern states. Taney County was organized in 1837, and Forsyth was named the county seat in 1845. During the Civil War, the town was occupied by both Confederate and Union troops. Confederate troops were in possession of the town at the start of the War but, in July of 1861, Union troops took the town, but remained for less than twenty-four hours before leaving with several wagons full of captured booty. In 1863, Union troops again captured the town and burned it. After the War, the courthouse and other buildings were rebuilt, but the courthouse burned again in 1865. After several attempts were made to move the county seat, a new courthouse was authorized and completed in 1889. Forsyth was incorporated as a village in 1890. When the Powersite Dam was constructed across White River in 1913, fLake Taneycomo was formed. The Bull Shoals Dam formed Bull Shoals Lake in 1951, forcing the town to move to from its original location at the mouth of Swan Creek to the top of the bluff. Forsyth is southeast of Walnut Shade, northeast of Branson, and west of Kissee Mills. The Mark Twain National Forest is to the north and east.
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Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce
The not-for-profit organization is made up of business managers and owners from the Forsyth, Missouri area, established for the purpose of promoting member businesses and encouraging community growth. A member directory, policies, and the benefits to membership are outlined, and a calendar of events is included.
http://forsythmissouri.org/
The FFD offers fire suppression services, emergency medical services, and emergency management, based at two stations, one adjacent to the city hall, the other near the east city limits. The department’s organizational structure, service area, recruiting policies, and a gallery of photographs.
http://www.forsythfirerescue.org/
Located in Forsyth, Missouri, the public school district’s elementary school, middle school, high school, and central office are featured, with directions, schedules, office hours, and contacts. A district calendar and cafeteria schedules are posted.
http://www.forsythpanthers.org/
Forsyth is the county seat of Taney County, Missouri. The official municipal web site presents a history and profile of the community, contacts for its mayor and aldermen, boards and commissions, and departmental personnel. Meeting agendas and minutes, a community calendar, and a guide to the city is available.
http://www.cityofforsythmo.com/
The Taney County offices are headquartered in Forsyth, Missouri, the county seat. A county history is presented, along with profiles of its largest municipalities, departmental contacts, a calendar of events, audio files, and access to various county documents and reports. Announcements are published to the site.
http://www.taneycounty.org/
