Founded in 1869, and named for the creek that passes through town, which itself had been named for an early settler, Macks Creek is an unincorporated town in Camden County, Missouri, southeast of the lower portion of the Lake of the Ozarks. Previously an incorporated municipality, Macks Creek operated one of the most infamous speed traps in the country, strictly enforcing a 45mph speed limit along US Highway 54. This practice ended in 1995 when Missouri passed a law that prohibited cities and towns from collecting more than 45% of their total revenue from speeding tickets, while Macks Creek had been collecting about 85% of its revenue from tickets. Shortly afterwards, the police department and mayor resigned. In 1997, the state audited the town and uncovered major financial problems, prompting every town official to resign and the city to declare bankruptcy. In 2012, Mack Creek was dissolved as an incorporated entity. Macks Creek is west of Roach and southeast of Jordan.
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Chartered in 1911, the community bank is located on State Road W in Macks Creek, Missouri. Directions, lobby hours, and contacts are posted, along with an overview of its banking services, loans and mortgages, rates, and community resources.
http://www.bankofmc.com/
Situated along the Little Niangua River in Macks Creek, Missouri, the camp offers cabin rentals year round, as well as a variety of float trips ranging from two to thirteen miles. Directions, an overview of the accommodations, photographs, and contacts are put forth.
http://www.cedarcamp.net/
An active dairy farm until 1995, the 250 acre farm in Macks Creek, Missouri raises replacement Holstein heifers and steers, and also offers one rental cabin on thirty fenced acres that includes a fifteen-acre lake. Cabin descriptions, photographs and amenities are featured, along with custom testimonials and contacts.
http://www.hixlakeandcabin.com/
Offering a K-12th grade curriculum through an elementary and high school campus, the public school system serves the Macks Creek, Missouri region. A district calendar and contacts are presented, and the school board and administrative personnel are identified, with parent and staff resources, announcements, and a calendar of events.
http://www.mcreek.k12.mo.us/
Located along US Highway 54 in Macks Creek, Missouri, the auto dealership specializes in the sale of pre-owned vehicles, carrying an inventory of several makes and models of cars, trucks and SUVs. Its inventory and special offers are highlighted, along with directions, finance information, and hours of operation.
http://www.mouldersautosales.com/
