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Special to McDonald County Directory Tucked in the southwest corner of Missouri, this growing community is the only place in Missouri where you can stand on a marker and be in three states at one time. Being a border town to the Indian reservation, Southwest City has a rich, diverse culture that residents are very proud of. e city recently restored an old Presbyterian church and converted it into an arts center. e library doubles as an historical resource where you can learn about the city's colorful past. History e first settlement in Southwest City goes back to 1842, but the town did not receive its official name until four years later, in 1846, aer a general store opened in the Honey Creek Valley. Because the town was located along the Indian Territory border, it wasn't long before it became a crossroads for travelers on their way to settle in the west. It was also a social gathering place for drummers, bootleggers and land speculators. riving businesses Southwest City is today is a teaming center for commerce. e city is home to some 40 businesses including Simmons, a poultry processing plant that employees hundreds of Southwest City Where you can be in three states at one time 26 | McDonald county Directory Anderson, Lanagan & Pineville Housing Authorities Equal Housing Opportunity Anderson, Lanagan & Pineville Housing Authorities are currently accepting Public Housing waiting list pre-applications for general occupancy. What's Available: Lanagan has one and two bedrooms, Anderson has one bedroom and efficiency units, Pineville has one, two and three bedrooms. THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO APPLY: • Visit the Anderson Housing Authority (AHA) to pick up a pre-application, located at 500 Tatum Road, Anderson, MO 64831, during normal office hours. Mailing address: P.O. Box 396, Anderson, MO 64831 • You can find us on Facebook Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (417)845-6351. 417-762-4808 Emergency # 918-353-2192 218 N. Main • Southwest City, MO Now Selling Guns & Ammo > Farm and Hay Maintenance and Mowing Equipment > New and Used Tires > Rake Teeth, Baler Twine & Net Wrap