West Plains, MO

united states

West Plains is the county seat of Howell County in Missouri's Ozark region, positioned at the crossroads of US Highways 63 and 160. Most visitors arrive via US 160 from Springfield (60 miles northwest) or US 63 from Rolla (90 miles north). The city serves as a regional hub with Missouri State University-West Plains and features a distinctive 1938 Art Deco courthouse with a prominent clock tower that's visible for miles around the Ozark hills.