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Shannon County, Missouri
Everything to see and do in Shannon County.
An independently run guide to Alley Spring, the Jacks Fork and Current rivers, Echo Bluff, the wild horses, local businesses, and events around Shannon County — plus how to reach county government when you need to.
Get outside
Things to do
Alley Spring and Mill
A bright red 1894 mill beside a deep blue spring, six miles west of Eminence, said to be one of the most photographed mills in the country.
Learn more →Float the Jacks Fork and Current
Two spring-fed rivers in the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, with outfitters right in Eminence and the rivers meeting at Two Rivers.
Learn more →Wild horses
Free-roaming herds protected by federal law since 1996, seen most often around Shawnee Creek, Broadfoot, Round Spring, and Echo Bluff.
Learn more →What’s next
Upcoming events
See the full calendar for what’s coming up around the county.
Test your knowledge
Shannon County trivia
Test your knowledge
10 questions about Shannon County’s history, places, wildlife, and a few fun facts. See how well you know the county.






