Ava, MO

united states

Ava sits in Missouri's Ozark Mountains about 60 miles south of Springfield via Highway 5. This Douglas County seat of 3,000 serves as a gateway to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Mark Twain National Forest. Highway 14 runs east-west through town toward West Plains and Gainesville, while scenic routes lead to Branson and Mountain View. The 1912 stone courthouse with its prominent clock tower anchors the historic town square.