Gilliam, MO
- Elevation
- 829 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 rolling farmland of Saline County, Gilliam is a quiet community with deep roots in central Missouri. Established in the late 1870s on land provided by local judge William Gilliam, the town still carries a strong sense of its history. You can see it in places like the historic Greek Revival home on Main Street, a neighborhood landmark that once welcomed travelers as a local hotel back in the 1920s.
Daily life here revolves around the surrounding agricultural landscape and the local Gilliam C-4 School District, which serves as a steady gathering point for area families. For anyone looking for a relaxed, small-town atmosphere, Gilliam offers wide-open spaces, a friendly pace, and a genuine connection to rural Missouri heritage.
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