Stockton is the county seat of Cedar County, Missouri. The small city was formed in 1846. First named Lancaster, its name was changed to Fremont in 1847 but when General Fremont became the Republican candidate for president in 1856, the Democratic legislature changed the name of the town to Stockton, in honor of Commodore Richard Stockton, who had arrested Fremont during the Mexican War and sought to have him disgraced. To the southeast of Stockton is Stockton Lake, which was formed in 1969 when the dam east of Stockton was closed, and is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Stockton is situated at the northwestern tip of the lake. Other communities around the lake include Umber, Umber View Heights, Bona, Masters, and Aldrich. Kansas City is about one hundred and thirty-four miles to the north-northwest of Stockton.
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The independent, fundamental Baptist congregation in Stockton, Missouri uses the King James Version of the Bible as its text. A profile of the church is put forward, with an overview of its programs and ministries, service times, and a calendar of upcoming activities and events. A yearly calendar is included, and announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.agape-baptist-church.org/
The public library has two branches, the Geneva Sharp Library in Stockton and the John D. Smith Library in El Dorado Springs, Missouri. Directions, hours of operation, a library calendar of events, and an overview of its online resources are posted, along with its book, movie and music collections, public access computers and Wi-Fi, genealogical resources, and fishing poles and tackle boxes that can be checked out like library books.
http://www.cedarcountylibrary.org/
Founded in 1845, Cedar County is in southwestern Missouri, with most of its offices in Stockton, the county seat. The official county government web site offers contacts for administrative and departmental personnel and the county commission, as well as commission agendas and minutes, news and announcements.
http://www.cedarcountymo.gov/
Situated in southwest Missouri, Stockton is the county seat of Cedar County. The official municipal web site offers a profile of the community, a city calendar, council agendas and minutes, city code, and information about city utilities and services. Various forms, reports, and documents are available.
http://www.cityofstocktonmo.com/
Affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the congregation meets at its facilities on West Englewood Drive in Stockton, Missouri. An overview of its beliefs and practices, a church calendar, scheduled events, sermon archive and staff contacts are featured.
http://www.fsbcstockton.org/
Founded in the late 1050s, the Stockton, Missouri company is family owned and operated, manufacturing specialty brushing tools. The location of the manufacturing plant is given, along with a brief history and profile of the company, contacts and a description of its products.
http://www.joycebrush.com/
Stockton Area Chamber of Commerce
SACC is a not-for-profit organization made up of business owners and others in Stockton, Missouri and the surrounding region. Membership policies, an application, and a member directory are put forward, along with a guide to community businesses and industries.
http://www.stocktonmochamber.com/
Maintained by the Stockton Lake Association, the site offers a guide to 25,000-acre lake in southwest Missouri, including a map showing the lake and the communities located along the body of water, area campgrounds, lodging facilities, marinas, restaurants, events, and real estate companies.
http://www.stocktonlake.com/
Stockton Lake Tri Wildlife Challenge
Featuring both spring and long courses, and open to individuals and teams, the Stockton, Missouri triathlon is sponsored by the Stockton Community Foundation, with all courses located within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park land, and sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The course and driving maps are presented, with online registration and a schedule of other events held during race weekend.
http://www.stocktonlakemotri.com/
An interactive map and business directory for Stockton, Missouri depicts the city’s streets and other features, and shows the location of its major businesses. A business directory is also featured, showing details of each business, directions and contacts, as well as games and contests.
http://www.stocktonmomap.com/
Offering a PK-12th grade public school curriculum, the school system is located in Stockton, Missouri. Contacts and offers hours for the central office, elementary school, middle school, and high school are posted, along with breakfast and lunch menus, a district calendar, and access to various reports.
http://www.stockton.k12.mo.us/
Situated along Stockton Lake in the Stockton, Missouri region, the marina offers a wide variety of services and events, including lodging, camping, and boat rentals, as well as a sailing school, snack shack, trails, and events, which are highlighted here, along with photos and announcements.
http://www.stocktonstateparkmarina.com/
Stockton Trails Initiative Coalition
STIC is a volunteer, not-for-profit organization charged with coordinating the development of multi-use trails in the area of Stockton, Missouri. Its own trails, Army Corps of Engineers trails, and state park trails are highlighted, and a calendar of events is posted to the site.
http://www.stocktonmotrails.com/
The Boathouse Restaurant and Lounge
Directions, hours of operations, and a menu for the restaurant and lounge is put forward, with a description of its banquet hall, catering services, decorations, and contacts. Photographs of the facilities is included.
http://www.boathousebbq.net/
Thompson Fishing Guide Service
One of Missouri’s primary Walleye fisheries, the 25,000-acre Stockton Lake also holds a large number of Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, crappies, and catfish. The full-time, family owned guide service offers fully-outfitted fishing trips. Its boat, gear, schedules, rates, directions, and photographs are presented.
http://www.fishstockton.com/
