Located in the southwestern corner of Missouri, Pineville is the seat of government for McDonald County. Pineville Township was one of the original divisions established with the country was organized, and Pineville is the township’s principle town. The town site was surveyed in 1847, at which time the land was owned by Samuel Burke. Nine blocks were laid out, the center one intended for the public square. Originally, the town was known as Maryville. Soon afterwards, its name was changed to Pineville, for the pine forests that reached to the borders of the town. In 1857, after a heavily contested fight, Pineville was named the county seat, in part because of its location near the center of the country, but also because most of the roads within the county lead to Pineville. During the Civil War, the town suffered some damage from bushwhackers, including the burning of the court house, but no major battles took place there.
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In business since 1989, the Pineville, Missouri campground offers tent camping and rents cabins, RVs and pop-ups, as well as float trips on the Elk River, kayaking, canoeing, and other services that are highlighted here. A map shows the location of the campground.
http://bigelkfloatsandcamping.com/
First Baptist Church of Pineville, Missouri
The independent, fundamental Baptist congregation views the King James Version of the Bible as the sole inspired Scripture. Directions, a service schedule, church calendar, and an overview of its ministries and programs are put forth, along with testimonies and contacts.
http://www.firstbaptistchurchpineville.com/
Located along the Elk River, Gracie’s Canoe Camp offers float trips, rafting, and canoeing expeditions, as well as cabin rentals, tent and RV camping. A map shows the location of the campground and its fees and contacts are posted.
http://www.graciescanoecamp.com/
Accommodating individuals as well as small or large groups, the Pineville, Missouri business offers tent camping, including tents with electricity, recreational vehicles, campers, fifth wheels, and pop-ups, as well as canoes, kayaks, raft floats, and other activities.
http://www.kozycamp.com/
McDonald County Health Department
With its offices in Pineville, Missouri, the county government office administers a variety of health and environmental services, issues birth and death certificates, safety and emergency programs, and the WIC program. Office locations and contacts are posted to the site.
http://www.mcdonaldcountyhealth.com/
Serving county residents, the library is located in the county seat of Pineville, in the southwestern corner of Missouri. Its collections and materials are highlighted, with a calendar of programs and resources, historical and genealogical research facilities, and online access.
http://www.librarymail.org/
Headquartered in Pineville, the county seat, the Sheriff’s Office offers police protection and law enforcement throughout the Missouri county. Its organizational structure, divisions, and programs are put forward, and employment opportunities are posted.
http://www.mcdonaldcountysheriff.com/
Organized in 1849 and named for Alexander McDonald, a Revolutionary War soldier, the county is headquartered in Pineville, the county seat. Its history and demographic data are posted, along with county ordinances, maps, and election schedules. Administrative contacts are posted.
http://www.mcdonaldcountygov.com/
Situated at the place where the Little Sugar Creek and the Big Sugar Creek meet to form the Elk River, Pineville is the count seat of McDonald County. The official municipal web site offers administrative and departmental contacts, meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to area services and facilities.
http://pinevillemo.us/
