Linn Creek

History

Linn Creek was settled in 1841 at the junction of the Niangua and Osage Rivers. It was named from the creek on which it is situated, and which was named for the many linden trees lining its banks. The city was considered a head of navigation on the Osage and became a major hub for transportation in southwest Missouri. Linn Creek became the county seat in 1855 after a cholera epidemic killed most of the population of the former county seat of Erie. A skirmish took place on October 14, 1861 between Union soldiers of the 13th Illinois, Fremont Battalion (Missouri) Cavalry and Confederates of Captain William Roberts. According to J. W. Vincent, the Moulder family was the most numerous and prominent family in the county In 1929, it was announced that the Bagnell Dam would be constructed and the town would be flooded, causing controversy among the city's citizens. Almost all of the buildings were demolished, and the city was moved to a higher elevation, losing its designation as the county seat. "New Linn Creek" became a common name for the new town. The Linn Creek Chamber of Commerce promoted the town as "The Miracle City."

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• CAMDENTON HIGH
  High · CAMDENTON · 1,322 students · 15.9:1 ratio
• DOGWOOD ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · CAMDENTON · 649 students · 11.8:1 ratio
• CAMDENTON MIDDLE
  Middle · CAMDENTON · 615 students · 12.8:1 ratio
• OAK RIDGE INTERMEDIATE
  Middle · CAMDENTON · 553 students · 12.9:1 ratio
• HAWTHORN ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · CAMDENTON · 375 students · 12.9:1 ratio
• OSAGE BEACH ELEMENTARY
  Elementary · OSAGE BEACH · 234 students · 11.7:1 ratio
• JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER
  High · CAMDENTON · 7 students · 7:1 ratio
• LAKE CAREER TECHNICAL CENTER
  High · CAMDENTON