Phelps County, County administrative division in central Missouri, United States.
Phelps County spans 674 square miles of land in Missouri, featuring diverse landscapes and numerous small towns with Rolla as its capital city.
The county, established in November 1857, received its name from U.S. Representative and Missouri Governor John Smith Phelps through a special commission.
Missouri University of Science and Technology stands as the educational center in Rolla, providing scientific research and academic programs to thousands of students.
The county administration offers emergency alert systems, mapping services, and governmental assistance through offices located in the Rolla headquarters.
During the Civil War, the county served as a military post for 20,000 Union troops, with the courthouse functioning as a hospital.
Location: Missouri
Inception: 1857
Capital city: Rolla
Shares border with: Gasconade County, Texas County, Maries County, Crawford County, Dent County, Pulaski County
Website: http://phelpscounty.org
GPS coordinates: 37.88000,-91.79000
Latest update: April 5, 2025 08:24
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