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Special to McDonald County Directory Nestled in the center of the wooded hills, streams and fields of the Ozark Mountains, just seven miles north of the Arkansas state line, Pineville is both a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and a great place to call home. It's the county seat of McDonald county, and the official "Tourist Welcome Center." Pineville has a lot to offer its residents, including outstanding police and fire protection, city utilities and great schools. Pineville sits on the I-49 corridor, which connects it to both Northwest Arkansas and Joplin, Missouri. In addition to being one of the most beautiful areas in the country, the region is home to a collection of Fortune 500 companies including Wal-Mart, Tyson and J.B. Hunt, giving it amazing growth potential as the urban sprawl from northwest Arkansas continues to move north. Pineville was originally named Maryville, and was laid out in 1847. e name was changed to Pineville in 1849 since another community already at the Maryville name. Some say the community was named for a grove of pine trees at the original town site, while others believe the name is a transfer from Pineville, Kentucky. ree river junction Pineville is also located at the junction of what's called ree Rivers: the Little Sugar Creek and Big Sugar Creek that merge and form the Elk River. is has helped produce one of the biggest businesses in Pineville: the canoe and camping industry. It attracts visitors from near and far, who come to enjoy the gorgeous natural setting and abundunce of outdoor experiences. e city has several campgrounds located in and around the city that offer a great get-away from everyday life. Take a float trip or just swim in the beautiful Elk River and watch eagles fly overhead. Pineville has worked with the Missouri Department of Conservation and has public access just off of Highway W and Rhine Street for folks to use. ere is a boat ramp, Pineville: Adventure destination, great place to call home Support local journalism because nobody else invests as heavily in in-depth local news reporting as we do. or visit www.nwadg.com/1mcp To subscribe, call 800-482-1121 (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:30pm) Sign up for the McDonald County Press e-mail newsletter today at nwadg.com/email Get local news updates sent directly to your email! 6 | McDonald county Directory PINEVILLE OFFICE 417-223-7667 504 W MAIN ST PINEVILLE, MO 64856 NOEL OFFICE 417-475-6412 444 N CLIFFSIDE DR. NOEL, MO 64854 NEOSHO OFFICE 417-451-0696 423 W COLER ST NEOSHO, MO NEOSHO OFFICE 417-451-0200 3051 LUSK DR NEOSHO, MO MONETT OFFICE 417-235-6215 845 W HWY 60 STE MONETT, MO