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Moniteau County Map, Missouri

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Moniteau County, Missouri

Moniteau Location Map Missouri

Central Missouri’s Moniteau County is a blend of rolling hills and fertile valleys. The name comes from a Native American word meaning “spirit”.

California is the county seat and largest city in the county. Farming is big business here, with corn and soybeans as common crops here.

The annual Ozark Ham & Turkey Festival draws crowds from all over. The Missouri River forms part of the county’s northern border.

CategoryDetails
County NameMoniteau County
County SeatCalifornia
PopulationApproximately 16,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesCalifornia, Tipton, Clarksburg, Jamestown, Lupus, Fortuna, High Point
Interstates and HighwaysUS 50, MO 5, MO 87
FIPS Code29-135
Total Area (Land and Water)419 square miles (Land: 415 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Cooper County (Northwest), Boone County (Northeast), Cole County (Southeast), Miller County (South), Morgan County (Southwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CT)
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.6180° N, 92.5817° W
EtymologyNamed after Moniteau Creek, derived from an Osage Indian word meaning “spirit”
Major LandmarksMain Street Historic District (California, MO), Tipton Country Club, Old Muny Golf Course

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