Ellsinore, MO
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- 752 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Tucked into the Mark Twain National Forest in Carter County, Ellsinore offers a quiet, scenic slice of the Missouri Ozarks. Situated just off U.S. Highway 60, about fifteen minutes east of Van Buren, the town provides a peaceful rural atmosphere surrounded by rolling wooded hills and winding country backroads. It is an appealing spot for anyone looking to trade city congestion for a slower pace, open space, and easy access to outdoor recreation.
Daily life here centers around the East Carter County R-II school campus, which serves as a natural gathering place for youth sports and community events. Residents also enjoy a local branch of the Carter County Library along with essential neighborhood services right in town. With its deep timber-country heritage, welcoming neighbors, and convenient driving distance to regional shopping in Poplar Bluff, Ellsinore delivers small-town privacy paired with classic Ozark charm.
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