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Missouri Route 119
Route 119 is a highway in Dent County, Missouri, Dent County. Its northern terminus is at Route 32 (Missouri), Route 32 southwest of Salem, Missouri, Salem; its southern terminus is at Montauk State Park. There are no towns on the highway. Major intersections References State highways in Missouri, 119 Transportation in Dent County, Missouri {{Missouri-road-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salem, Missouri
Salem is the county seat of Dent County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,608 at the 2020 census, which allows Salem to become a Class 3 city in Missouri; however, the city has chosen to remain a Class 4 city under Missouri Revised Statutes. Salem is located a few miles north of the Ozark Scenic Riverways and close to Montauk State Park, which contains the headwaters of the Current River. The name Salem is derived from the Hebrew word ''Shalom'', meaning "peace". History Dent County was first explored by Dustin Counts and settled between 1818 and 1829. In 1851, the Missouri Assembly created Dent County from portions of Crawford and Shannon counties. It was named for early settler Lewis Dent, who served as the first representative. A log courthouse, built ''circa'' 1851–1852, was Dent County's first and was located on the Wingfield farm northeast of Salem. W. P. Williams became the first mayor of Salem in 1860, just after the Missouri State Legislature passed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
