Originally known as Buffalo Lick, and then The Settlement of Lick, the city of Licking, Missouri is in Texas County. The first settlers came to the area in 1826, and by 1833 there were enough families to form a settlement. The first store was opened in 1857, which also served as a post office, and the town was incorporated in 1878. During the American Civil War, the town was badly damaged by armies from both sides, and few homes were still standing by the end of the war. After rebuilding, an 1880 tornado destroyed most of the homes in Licking, but by 1889, the town was again thriving. Today, the small city’s economy is one of Missouri’s best locations for deer and turkey hunting. Licking is only a few minutes drive from Montauk State Park, the Big Piney River, the Current River, and the Mark Twain National Forest. US Highway 63 passes north-south on the west side of town, while Missouri Highway 32 passes through town in an east-west direction. Sherrill is north of Licking, Kinderpost is northwest, Maples is northeast, and Prescott is southwest of the city.
Recommended Resources
The Licking, Missouri congregation meets at its facilities on Missouri Highway 32. A map shows the location of the church, and its worship service schedule, church calendar, memberships and policy details, and various Christian study resources are available.
http://www.abounding-hope.org/
Based in Licking, Missouri, the real estate business offers a range of homes, farms, land, and hunting and recreational properties in Licking and the surrounding area. Available properties may be searched by price, bedrooms, square footage, and location, and special offers are highlighted.
http://www.bergsstagecoachrealty.com/
Located on the Big Piney River, near Licking, Missouri, the campground offers cabin rentals, a rental teepee, and camping spaces, along with canoe rentals, hunting and fishing expeditions, and other amenities. Its policies, rates, a resort map, and directions are given.
http://www.boilingspringsresort.com/
Offering pet-friendly guest accommodations in Licking, Missouri, with some smoking-permitted rooms, the hotel offers one-bed queen rooms as well as rooms with two queen beds. The location is shown on a map, a profile of the facility is presented, and rooms may be booked online.
http://www.countryinnlickingmo.com/
Originally started in 1931, the funeral business changed hands in 1971, but remains at its original location, and is still family owned and operated. A profile of the community is offered, along with information about tis funeral planning, pre-planning, and grief counseling services, legal advice, and office hours.
http://www.foxfh.net/
The non-denominational congregation meets at its facilities on North Main Street in Licking, Missouri. An overview of the congregation’s beliefs and practices, church elders, deacons and staff, schedules, a calendar of events, and contacts are put forward.
http://www.lickingchristian.org/
Offering an elementary and combined junior and senior high school program, the K-12 public school system serves the area of Licking, Missouri. A staff directory, district calendar, breakfast and lunch menus, daily announcements, and access to various forms and documents are featured.
http://www.licking.k12.mo.us/
Licking United Methodist Church
The UMC congregation in Licking, Missouri offers Sunday morning worship services and Sunday School, as well as a coffee fellowship time between. Its location, schedules, calendar of events, and a newsletter are published, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://lickingumc.org/
City government information, a city calendar, meeting agendas and minutes, and city ordinances are posted on the official municipal web site, along with a guide to local places of interest, activities, facilities, schools, and businesses. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.lickingmo.org/
Offering four sizes of bedding products are manufactured by the Licking, Missouri company, all from sustainable forests and manufactured for high absorbency and low dust content, packaged in clear bags. Its location, contacts, and products are highlighted.
http://ozarkshavings.com/
Situated near the Current and Big Piney rivers, the motel is on South Highway 63 in Licking, Missouri. A profile of the facility is offered, with details of its accommodations, amenities, and directions. Reservations may be made through the web site.
http://www.scenicriversinn.com/
Family owned and operated, the newspaper is published weekly, offering news, sports and other features relating to the community of Licking, Missouri and the surrounding region, including opinion columns, obituaries, and local advertising. Archives are also available.
http://www.thelickingnews.com/
