Andrew County

Andrew County is an administrative division in northwestern Missouri with productive agricultural land throughout. The Nodaway River forms its western boundary, and Savannah serves as the county seat where government operations are based.

The county was established in 1841 and named after Andrew Jackson Davis, a prominent St. Louis newspaper editor. Its creation was part of territorial expansion following the Indian Platte Purchase.

The Andrew County Courthouse, constructed in 1899, remains the central location for government offices and the Savannah Chamber of Commerce.

The county is served by multiple school districts that operate from preschool through high school levels. Most services and facilities are centered in or near Savannah.

The Lewis and Clark Expedition made camp on an island at the mouth of the Nodaway River in 1804, a location within present-day county boundaries. This early exploration journey left traces that are part of local heritage.

Location: Missouri

Inception: January 29, 1841

Capital city: Savannah

Shares border with: Nodaway County, Buchanan County, DeKalb County, Gentry County, Holt County, Doniphan County

Website: http://andrewcounty.org

GPS coordinates: 39.99000,-94.80000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45