15 Photos That Prove Rural Missouri Is The Best Place To Live
Rural Missouri is a beautiful place where things slow down, people are more friendly, and you can actually enjoy the natural beauty of the state. People wave when passing each other in their cars. Neighbors help each other in times of need. If you want out of the hustle and bustle of city life, it might be time for you to relocate…or at least come visit for a while.
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There are only four historic wooden covered bridges in Missouri. They are all now listed as State Historic Sites and are under the protection of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
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Beautiful farms dot the countryside in rural Missouri.
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Fields of wide open spaces are home to horses, cows and other amazing animals.
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Scenes with beautiful blue skies, lots of green and even wildflowers dot the landscape.
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Traffic? What's traffic?
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Trees and hills provide a perfect spot for some solitude.
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You never know where a dirt road in the woods will take you or what you might find along the way.
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Historic buildings are found in even the most remote places. This school, which is officially named the Sylvan School, was dedicated 1926, and remained in use until 1956. It was locally known as the "Pig Ankle" school due to pigs that once stayed under the schoolhouse. It was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
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These guys look like some type of livestock gang. "Whatchu lookin' at?"
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You can find amazing barns, many very old with interesting architecture.
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Beautiful buildings are all over the place. A remarkable country hillside manor...
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...and a cute little country church.
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You can see for miles.
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Remnants of history could be anywhere.
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There is plenty of yard for children to play in.
What are some other great things about living in rural Missouri? Do you prefer city or country life? Tell us in the comments below.
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