Situated along the shores of the White River in southern Missouri, the city of Rockaway Beach is in Taney County. Plans for the community began when Willard Merriam learned of plans for a dam to be built in Taney County. He developed the area as a summer resort on six hundred acres, with Rockaway Beach as its focal point, and the resulting town eventually took the name of the beach. A post office was established in 1919, with the name of Taneycomo, but the postmaster changed the name to Rockaway Beach, believing that the original name was duplicated elsewhere. Tourists traveled on the Missouri Pacific Railroad to Branson or Hollister, then by boat to Rockaway Beach and before long, there were hotels, cottages, and permanent homes. A dance pavilion was built at the east end of the bathing island. A store was operated by Jacob Mueller. When the town was platted so that there were no more than two blocks to a well, although some of these well have since been capped and covered. Nearby communities include Forsyth, Merriam Woods, and Walnut Shade.
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Originally created by Western Fragrances in the mid-1960s, the Rockaway Beach, Missouri company produces the LifeScents brand of incense and oil essences, including sticks, cones, essence oil bottles, and raw oils, which are highlighted here.
http://www.alfieontradingcompany.com/
Organized in 2005 and affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the Rockaway Beach, Missouri congregation was a plant from the First Baptist Church of Branson. Its beliefs and practices are outlined, a service schedule and calendar of events are posted, and photographs are presented. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.bridgeoffaithcc.com/
The online news site offers news, events, community reports and other features from around Rockaway Beach, Missouri. Advertising opportunities are also available.
http://www.rockawaybeachmonews.com/
One of the first resort towns west of the Mississippi River, Rockaway Beach is on the banks of Lake Taneycomo in the Missouri Ozarks. The official municipal web site offers contacts within the city’s administrative offices and departments, as well as an area map, a history of the community, and a calendar of events.
http://www.rockawaybeach-mo.org/
