Owensville, Missouri
is located in east central Missouri and is the business hub
for several small towns that surround it. It possesses an active
business community, a strong industrial community, an excellent
school system, many churches of all denominations and sizes,
and varied organizations for youth and adults. Fairs and festivals
during the year provide community spirit and good times. Owensville
is surrounded by hills and woods that are beautiful in every
season. Owensville offers the benefits of rural life with big
city services and entertainment not far away. We are fortunate
to have two beautiful lake developments within a few minutes'
drive of town.
Helpful Links...
Owensville
Chamber Website | Area
Health Services Website
Missouri's
Meramec Valley Region
A Little History...
Most
Owensville natives and history buffs realize that, according
to legend, Owensville really should be Lusterville. Over 140
years ago, an Irish immigrant who was a blacksmith by trade-Edward
Luster-won a horseshoe pitching match that was to decide the
name of a small settlement located at the junction of Iron and
Springfield Roads. But to console his upset competitor and friend,
Frank Owen, Luster insisted that the small town be called Owen's
ville. The name was later condensed to Owensville.
