Paradise, MO
- Elevation
- 926 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked along the eastern shore of Smithville Lake in Clay County, Paradise is a tiny rural enclave with fewer than 100 residents. Originally founded as Gosneyville around a 19th-century blacksmith shop, the community was later renamed Paradise after its historic cluster of local churches. Today, it offers a peaceful country setting for outdoor lovers, with boating, golf, and lakeside trails right outside your door.
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