Located at the foot of the Ozark Mountains, eight to ten miles south of Farmington, the unincorporated town of Knob Lick was founded in 1865 and named in 1876, for the nearby Knob Lick Mountain. At that time, there was mining in the area, mostly for granite but there were also some lead mines. In 1869, the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad built a branch line through the middle of town, known as the Belmont Branch, which was later acquired by the Missouri Pacific Railway. For a time, there was a stop in Knob Lick, although there is no longer a track through Knob Lick, as they pulled out along 1970. After its granite mines failed, the town decreased in population considerably, and most of its businesses closed. Knob Lick once had several schools but they have closed also, and Knob Lick’s children are bussed to Farmington. The S Bar F Scout Ranch has been in operation since 1965. Knob Lick is accessed through US Highway 67 and Missouri Highway DD, and is situated northwest of Nim’s Lake. Libertyville is east of Knob Lick, Mine La Motte is southeast, and Syenite is west of the community.
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Offering regular Sunday morning and evening services, a Thursday nigh Bible study, and other events, a church calendar is provided, with information about its Bible study and fellowship programs, group ministries, leadership contacts, and a gallery of photographs.
http://www.knoblickcog.com/
Knob Lick Missouri Cemetery Association
Originally owned and operated by the local Odd Fellow Lodge, the cemetery in Knob Lick, Missouri is currently maintained by a cemetery board. Burial and memorial listings, services, rules and regulations are published, along with photographs and a town history.
http://www.knoblickcemetery.com/
Situated along US Highway 67 in Knob Lick, about ten miles south of Farmington, Missouri, the former theater hosts a variety of family entertainment productions, catered events, holiday parties, company banquets, awards, and other events. General information about the business, a seating chart, and a calendar of events are posted.
http://www.nelsonsmusiccity.com/
The S-F Scout Ranch is a 5,200 wooded acre Boy Scout camp with a 270-acre boating and fishing facility, and the Little St. Francis River running through the property. Divided into three camps, Camp Famous Eagle, Camp Gamble and Camp Sakima, the facility offers year-round camping, including tent camping, cabins, an Adirondack village, lodges, tree houses, tipis, and a Webelos pavilion for younger campers. The facilities are described in detail, and its reservation policies are included.
http://stlbsa.org/activities/camping/camp-properties/s-bar-f-scout-ranch/
