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Facts about the city

Squires is an unincorporated community in Douglas County, Missouri, United States. Squires is located about 9 miles (14 km) south of Ava on Route 5 at the intersection with Route JJ. The Squires fire tower is located one quarter mile to the southwest with an elevation of 1,517 feet (462 m). Wasola in Ozark County is about 5 miles (8.0 km) to the southeast. The original Post Office application was filed by John Squire, an Englishman, who wanted to establish the Post Office of \"Squire's, Missouri\" to be housed in his general store. The Squires post office was established in 1889. Thus, Squires, Missouri became the name for a crossroads location where cattle were corralled nightly by Arkansas farmers who were taking their cattle to market in Springfield, Missouri.Squires has not changed much in the past 20 years. However, in the late 19th century, Squires was a thriving community with all the prospects of becoming a nice sized town. Today, Squires is home to Spurlock's Store (a hundred-year old family business), Squires Post Office, Squires Volunteer Fire Department, Porter's Cafe, Porter's Garage, and the Douglas County Livestock Auction Barn. Nearby is a Fire Lookout Tower which is maintained and operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Squires Obituaries

It was noted by Daily Chronicle on December 19th, 2020 that George L Brown passed away in Rochelle, Illinois.  Brown was 80 years old and was born in Squires, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor George L's life.

It was reported by Daily Chronicle on May 30th, 2020 that Violet M McCall passed away in DeKalb, Illinois.  McCall was 87 years old and was born in Squires, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Violet M's life.

It was noted by Peoria Journal Star on December 12th, 2013 that Johnie F Burton passed on in Hanna City, Illinois.  Burton was 85 years old and was born in Squires, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Johnie F's life.

It was reported on January 29th, 2004 that Bernice A Smith (Lamb) perished in Mount Vernon, Washington.  Ms. Smith was 92 years old and was born in Squires, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Bernice A's life.

History

Thus, Squires, Missouri became the name for a crossroads location where cattle were corralled nightly by Arkansas farmers who were taking their cattle to market in Springfield, Missouri. The original Post Office application was filed by John Squire, an Englishman, who wanted to establish the Post Office of "Squire's, Missouri" to be housed in his general store.

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Category:Douglas County, Missouri

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vo:Squires. However, in the late 1800s, Squires was a thriving community with all the prospects of becoming a nice sized town. Nearby is a Fire Lookout Tower which is maintained and operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation.