Crawford County, Missouri
Crawford County lies deep in the Ozarks, with rolling hills and clear streams cutting through ancient rock. Steelville, the county seat, bills itself as the “Float Capital of Missouri.”
Visitors flock to paddle the Meramec River on hot summer days. The county is in east-central Missouri, roughly halfway between St. Louis and Springfield.
Mostly rural, it’s dotted with small towns and popular for hunting, especially during deer season. Steelville, Cuba, and Bourbon are the county’s main population centers.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Crawford County |
| County Seat | Steelville |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Steelville, Cuba, Bourbon, Leasburg, Cherryville, Davisville |
| Interstates and Highways | I-44, US 66, MO 19, MO 8 |
| Population | Approximately 24,000 |
| FIPS Code | 29-055 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 744 square miles (Land: 742 sq mi, Water: 2 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Missouri |
| Coordinates | 37.9735° N, 91.3542° W |
| Etymology | Named after William H. Crawford, a U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Treasury |
| Major Landmarks | Onondaga Cave State Park, Meramec River, Bass’ River Resort, Crawford County Historical Society Museum |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Franklin County (North), Washington County (East), Iron County (Southeast), Dent County (South), Phelps County (West), Gasconade County (Northwest) |
