McDonald County

McDonald County is an administrative division in southwestern Missouri covering an area of about 540 square miles. The region contains several communities including Anderson, Goodman, and Noel, with Pineville serving as the county seat.

The county was established in 1849 by the Missouri Legislature and named after Alexander McDonald, a soldier from the American Revolutionary War. Its creation reflected the westward expansion of the region during that era.

The McDonald County R-I School District emerged from the consolidation of several local educational institutions, starting with Pineville and Anderson districts.

The county government offers digital mapping services that allow residents and visitors to search for properties by owner name, address, or parcel identification number. These online tools make it easy to research property information throughout the region.

Behind the courthouse in Pineville, the county operates a recycling facility that serves the public year-round during daylight hours. This service demonstrates the area's commitment to environmental responsibility.

Location: Missouri

Inception: 1849

Capital city: Pineville

Shares border with: Newton County, Barry County, Benton County, Delaware County, Ottawa County

Website: http://mcdonaldcountygov.com

GPS coordinates: 36.62000,-94.35000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:25