Gentry County

Gentry County is a rural county in northwestern Missouri characterized by farmland and gently rolling terrain. The region contains several small towns that serve as community centers for the surrounding agricultural areas.

The county was established in 1841 and named after General Richard Gentry, a military officer from Boone County who died in the Seminole War. Early development was tied to agricultural expansion across the Midwest during the 19th century.

Residents of Gentry County maintain ties to farming traditions through annual agricultural fairs and community gatherings at the Albany Carnegie Public Library.

The county is served by several school districts including Albany R-III, King City R-I, and Stanberry R-II that support the communities throughout the area. Visitors should note this is a rural region where most facilities and services are concentrated in the smaller towns.

In 2010, local farmers secured a settlement regarding environmental concerns linked to large-scale hog production from a neighboring industrial operation. This event highlighted ongoing tensions between traditional farming and industrial agriculture in the area.

Location: Missouri

Inception: February 12, 1841

Capital city: Albany

Shares border with: Worth County, DeKalb County, Harrison County, Daviess County, Nodaway County, Andrew County

Website: http://gentrycounty.net

GPS coordinates: 40.22000,-94.41000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57