Phelps County Map, Missouri

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Phelps County, Missouri

Phelps County is roughly in the middle of Missouri. It’s part of the Ozarks region. Rolla is the county seat and is about halfway between St. Louis and Springfield on I-44.
The county consists of miles of hilly terrain and is crisscrossed by small rivers and streams. This means you’re never far from nature here. Plus, Mark Twain National Forest covers parts of the county.
Phelps sits at the northern edge of the Ozark Plateau. This location gives it a unique mix of prairie and forest ecosystems, making it a great spot for the outdoors.
Category | Details |
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County Name | Phelps County |
County Seat | Rolla |
Population | Approximately 45,000 |
Cities, Towns, and Communities | Rolla, St. James, Newburg, Doolittle, Edgar Springs, Northwye |
Interstates and Highways | I-44, US 63, MO 68, MO 72 |
FIPS Code | 29-161 |
Total Area (Land and Water) | 674 square miles (Land: 672 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Maries County (Northwest), Gasconade County (Northeast), Crawford County (East), Dent County (Southeast), Texas County (South), Pulaski County (West) |
Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
State | Missouri |
Coordinates | 37.9366° N, 91.7715° W |
Etymology | Named after John S. Phelps, a former U.S. Congressman and Governor of Missouri |
Major Landmarks | Mark Twain National Forest, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla Downtown Historic District |
Website | Phelps County Website |
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