Location: West Plains
Missouri (MO), United States
Country: United States
State: Missouri
County: Howell
First settled: 1838
Incorporated (city): 1883
Founded by: Josiah Howell
Named for: Location on a prairie west of the nearest town
Government• Type: Mayor-council
• Mayor: Jack Pahlmann (R)
• City council: Members
Mayor Pro-Tem Brenda Smith
Councilman Mike Topliff
Councilman Cary Stewart
Councilman Josh Cotter, PhD
Area• Total: 13.33 sq mi (34.52 km)
• Land: 13.31 sq mi (34.47 km)
• Water: 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km) 0.15%
• μSA: 928.33 sq mi (2,404.4 km)
Elevation: 1,004 ft (306 m)
Population (2010)• Total: 11,986
• Estimate (2016): 12,320
• Density: 900/sq mi (350/km)
Time zone: Central Standard Time (UTC-6)
• Summer (DST): Central Daylight Time (UTC-5)
ZIP code: 65775
Area code: 417
FIPS code: 29-78928
GNIS ID: 0740027
Website: westplains.net
Top Things to do in West Plains
The 6 Best Sights & Landmarks in West Plains, Missouri (MO)
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West Plains is a city in Howell County, Missouri, United States. The population was 11,986 at the 2010 Census. It is the county seat of Howell County.
Restaurants in West Plains
1. Howell County War Memorial
1101 Amyx Ave, West Plains, MO 65775-3802 +1 417-256-8835
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Legit Speedway
10603 US Highway 63, West Plains, MO 65775-4508 +1 417-469-4749 http://www.legitspeedway.com
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
3. West Plains Civic Center
110 Saint Louis St, West Plains, MO 65775-3422 +1 417-256-8087 http://www.civiccenter.net
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4.5 based on 12 reviews
4. Ozark Heritage Welcome Center
2999 Porter Wagoner Blvd, West Plains, MO 65775-4141 +1 417-256-8835 http://www.westplains.net
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4.5 based on 8 reviews
5. West Plains Historic Murals
36 Court Sq, West Plains, MO 65775-3445 +1 417-256-8835
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
6. Veterans Memorial-Gold Star Mothers
1150 Broadway, West Plains, MO 65775 +1 417-256-8835
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3.5 based on 3 reviews
TAGS
Points of Interest & Landmarks
Cemeteries
Monuments & Statues
Sights & Landmarks
Howell County War Memorial
Auto Race Tracks
Legit Speedway
Civic Centers
Arenas & Stadiums
West Plains Civic Center
Ozark Heritage Welcome Center
Historic Sites
Historic Walking Areas
West Plains Historic Murals
Veterans Memorial-Gold Star Mothers
