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Dade County, Missouri

61 topographic sheets cover 31 settlements here, and 3 properties are on the National Register of Historic Places.

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From the record

3 National Register listings published here.

Sources: the county history on the Internet Archive · the National Register database, National Park Service

Missouri within the United States
Dade County within Missouri

What the record shows

  • 478 topographic sheet readings cover the county's settlements.
  • 3 properties here are on the National Register of Historic Places: 3 buildings.
  • 1 of the 3 listings was added during the 1970s.
  • The Geographic Names Information System records 31 populated places in this county; 31 are covered by at least one topographic sheet.

Places on the National Register

3

Every property in this county listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with the year it was listed and the federal nomination document.

Photograph PropertyType ListedReference
Dilday Millbuilding197777000805
Greenfield Opera House Buildingbuilding199898001504
Washington Hotelbuilding200202001178

Wildfire, 1992 to 2020

90 fires

Every wildfire the federal occurrence database records inside this county: 90 of them, burning about 2,898 acres. 2 started naturally and 3 were recorded as arson. Each settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it.

Reported cause Fires
Debris and open burning40
Missing data/not specified/undetermined28
Equipment and vehicle use6
Smoking4
Arson/incendiarism3
Power generation/transmission/distribution3
Natural2
Other causes2
Misuse of fire by a minor1
Fireworks1

The five largest, by the area the report gives. None of them was recorded as arson.

DateCause SizeReported by Name on the report
18 March 2019Missing data/not specified/undetermined1,732 acresMissouri Department of Conservation178331-02902-03182019-1420
13 April 1994Equipment and vehicle use375 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
31 January 1998Debris and open burning180 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
3 November 1999Debris and open burning95 acresMissouri Department of Conservationnot named
2 May 2020Missing data/not specified/undetermined93 acresMissouri Department of Conservation200501-02902-05022020-1308
25 January 2018Debris and open burning55 acresMissouri Department of Conservation176130-921-01252018-1221
18 January 2018Debris and open burning48 acresMissouri Department of Conservation165888-02902-01182018-1346
23 December 2019Missing data/not specified/undetermined36 acresMissouri Department of Conservation179741-02902-12232019-1748

Every settlement page carries the fires within five miles of it - see the settlement index below.

Storms, 1956 to 2026

60 of 437 shown

The NOAA Storm Events Database holds 437 reports for this county, causing 1 death, 6 injuries and about $12,663,050 in recorded property damage. Each settlement page carries the reports that name it.

Kind of event Reports
Thunderstorm Wind164
Hail163
Flash Flood49
Tornado29
Heavy Rain16
Flood12
Funnel Cloud2
Lightning2

The most serious of them, by death, then injury, then recorded damage. The accounts are quoted exactly as the forecast office filed them.

WhenEvent Place namedHarm What the report says
May 2022Flash FloodSouth Greenfield1 killed, $10,000A vehicle with two occupants was swept off a low water crossing on County Road 143 at Limestone Creek. One occupant was able to make it to safety but the second, a 65 year old male, drowned.
April 1973Tornado (F3)not stated6 hurt, $2,500,000no account filed
April 1973Tornado (F3)not stated$2,500,000no account filed
August 2007Flash FloodPennsboro$2,300,000The remnants of Tropical Storm Erin caused flash flooding across central and southern sections of Dade County. Locations that flooded include sections of Highway 39 near Pennsboro and north of Greenfield, a section of County Road NN near the Dade and Lawrence county line, a section of Highway 97 south of Lockwood, several sections of Highway K between Pennsboro and Everton, a section of Highway 160 near its intersection with Highway 245, a section of Highway O just east of its intersection with Highway 160, and a section of Highway U east of its intersection with Highway 245.
May 2009Thunderstorm WindMeinert$1,000,000Sixty to 85 mph wind gusts created widespread damge to trees, power poles, and a few structures across much of Dade County. The southern half of the county was impacted the greatest, particularly in the community of Lockwood where numerous large trees were uprooted. Power line damage created power outages for residents of the community. There was also considerable tree and power pole damage in Greenfield as several city streets were blocked by debris. Power outages in Greenfield ranged from 24 to 48 hours.
April 2017Flash FloodPilgrim$500,000Several homes and business sustained flood damage across the county. Several roads and bridges were severely damaged or washed away across the county. This report will contain the total dollar estimate for flood damage to infrastructure, businesses, and homes across Dade County.
June 1994Thunderstorm WindLake Stockton$500,000Numerous boats and docks were damaged on Lake Stockton. At the Mutton Creek Marina several docks and boats broke free and floated away.
October 1998Flash FloodCountywide$450,000no account filed
April 2023HailCrisp$250,000Baseball sized hail was reported on the western side of Stockton Lake. Some roof damage to homes and docks occurred.
May 2013Tornado (EF0)Lockwood$250,000An EF-0 tornado touched down on the west side of Lockwood at the golf course and city pool area. The tornado tracked east-northeast to the north end of Sycamore St. A grocery store sustained roof damage. Several trees were uprooted and a carport was thrown. Wind speeds were estimated between 70 to 80 mph.
August 2013Flash FloodHulstan$200,000This storm report will include the total estimated damages due to the flooding event. Excessive rainfall caused widespread flash flooding along numerous low lying roads across Dade County. Several low water crossings and roadways were damaged due to flood waters.
February 2012Tornado (EF1)Greenfield$200,000An EF-1 rated tornado with a maximum wind speed of 90 to 100 mph tracked across eastern Dade County and continued into Polk County from three miles north northwest of Greenfield to two miles east southeast of Aldrich. The tornado damaged or destroyed a total of 10 barns and outbuildings along with causing roof damage to two homes as it tracked from central Dade County into southwestern Polk County. The tornado crossed both the Big Sac and Little Sac arms of the Stockton Lake.
April 2026HailNeola$125,000Hail to the size of golf balls were reported. Damage was reported to vehicles, roofs to two homes, and some equipment.
April 2026HailGreenfield$100,000Hail to the size of hen eggs was reported with only minor damage reported.
April 2019Tornado (EF0)Lockwood$100,000A National Weather Service storm survey found EF 0 tornado damage west and southwest of Lockwood with winds estimated at 75 mph along a 1.97 mile path. The tornado was on the ground for two minutes. Damage occurred to trees, outbuildings and a center pivot irrigation system.
March 2008Flash FloodNeola$100,000Three to five inches of rain fell over Dade County. All locations that typically experience flooding during periods of excessive rainfall were flooded. County roads and bridges were damaged.
May 2024Tornado (EF0)Meinert$95,000A NWS storm survey found an EF-0 tornado with maximum winds of 85 mph in southwest Dade County. Damage to trees and a barn occurred. An irrigation system was also flipped. A tornado debris signature was seen on radar at the time of the tornado.
April 2023HailErnest$75,000Hail from 3 to 4 inches in diameter was reported in a rural location. One home and a vehicle suffered damage.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindLockwood$75,000One home lost some guttering, Several trees and large limbs were reported down some on power lines. Portions of a corn field were laid flat by the high winds.
September 2011LightningPennsboro$55,000A local newspaper reported a lightning strike killed 62 steers near Pennsboro. The livestock were standing near a tree which was struck by the lightning bolt.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindHulstan$50,000Over 52 broken power poles occurred across the Ozark Electric service territory from Dade county into Greene and Lawrence counties.
February 2023Tornado (EF0)Meinert$50,000A National Weather Service storm survey concluded that an EF-0 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 77 mph, heavily damaged a machine barn. Tin was blown in a cyclonic manner. The tornado also broke several tree limbs. The tornado was 1.6 miles long with a maximum width of 200 yards.
April 2019Tornado (EF1)Round Grove$50,000This is the continuation of the tornado that touched down six miles northwest of Miller in Lawrence County, Missouri and lifted just north into Dade County, Missouri. In total, the tornado was on the ground for approximately two minutes along its 0.6 mile total track with maximum wind speeds estimated at 95 mph. This tornado crossed the county line along Highway NN (on the Dade/Lawrence Co line) ) before the last sign of damage north of the intersection of FR 1085 and Highway NN where trees were uprooted with one of the fallen trees heavily damaging a home.
May 2011Thunderstorm WindMeinert$50,000Four large grain bins were blown down.
July 2008Thunderstorm WindKings Pt$50,000Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over a large hickory tree and flattened an entire corn field.
November 1995HailLockwood$50,000A thunderstorm with one to two inch hail heavily damaged homes in and around Lockwood.
September 1993Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$50,000Numerous large trees were knocked down around Greenfield damaging homes and cars.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindDadeville$40,000Social media report of straight line wind damage that resulted in damage to the side of a home and a destroyed barn.
May 2009Tornado (EF1)Pilgrim$35,000A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that an EF-1 tornado tracked across a rural section of southeast Dade County. The damage path was intermittent from just south of Fiddler's Ford to Carr Cemetary. The tornado damaged trees and outbuildings along its path.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$30,000Numerous trees were uprooted in Greenfield. A metal roof was partially torn off a building.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindDadeville$30,000Thunderstorm wind gusts destroyed a barn and caused heavy damage to nearby trees. One horse was killed from these destructive winds.
May 2002Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$30,000no account filed
June 1998Thunderstorm WindLockwood$30,000no account filed
April 2026HailCircola$25,000Hail to the size of golf balls was reported in a mostly rural portion of the county. Minor roof damage to a home was reported.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindLockwood$25,000Numerous trees and large limbs were reported down. Power was out for several hours.
May 2020HailGreenfield$25,000Golf ball sized hail was reported in the northwest part of town. Some minor roof and vehicle damage occurred.
August 2019Thunderstorm WindEverton$25,000Multiple trees were reported down and power lines were damaged. The back of an outbuilding was also blown out.
June 2008Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$25,000A downtown building within the square sustained roof damage from thunderstorm wind gusts.
December 1973Tornado (F0)not stated$25,000no account filed
April 1961Tornado (F2)not stated$25,000no account filed
December 1957Tornado (F2)not stated$25,000no account filed
February 1956Tornado (F1)not stated$25,000no account filed
June 2025Thunderstorm WindLockwood$20,000Trees and powerlines were downed in Lockwood.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$20,000Trees and powerlines were blown down over roadway northeast of Greenfield.
June 2025LightningLockwood$20,000A structure fire occurred due to lightning in Lockwood.
May 2024HailNeola$20,000Social media report of baseball size hail 10 miles north of Greenfield.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$20,000A few large limbs were downed onto power lines.
August 2023Thunderstorm WindLockwood$20,000A few large tree limbs were down on powerlines.
June 2020Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$20,000Multiple large limbs were reported down and power poles were snapped in town.
April 2019Tornado (EF0)Greenfield$15,000A National Weather Service storm survey found EF 0 damage with winds estimated at 65 mph along a 1.04 mile path north of Greenfield. Tree damage and debris splattered on all sides of a structure were found. Only very minor damage to structures was found. Multiple outdoor objects were also displaced upwind into fencing.
February 2012Thunderstorm WindCircola$15,000Windows were blown out of a house and a barn was destroyed.
May 2024Thunderstorm WindHulstan$13,000Social media report of multiple trees down, knocking down power lines. Half of a barn roof was blown off with the roll-up door bent and ripped out of the track.
June 2020Thunderstorm WindLockwood$12,000Multiple large limbs were blown out of trees. One landed on a vehicle breaking the windshield and causing minor body damage. Other branches were hung in power lines.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindDumbeck$10,000Powerlines were downed between Lockwood and Greenfield.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindPilgrim$10,000Trees fell on powerlines and caused fire near house just west of Everton.
June 2025Thunderstorm WindEmmet$10,000State Highway MM was closed due to trees and powerlines across roadway.
May 2024Tornado (EF0)Hulstan$10,000NWS storm survey team determined that a brief EF-0 tornado touched down near E Dade 96. Maximum wind speeds of 80 mph caused several trees to be uprooted.
July 2023Thunderstorm WindSeybert$10,000Tree limbs of at least 1 inches in diameter and some shingles were peeled off of one home by high winds.
May 2015Flash FloodBona$10,000Dade Highway 42 was washed out just east of Highway 245 north of Dadeville.
May 2013Thunderstorm WindGreenfield$10,000A tree fell on a car.

Mines and quarries

20 recorded

The Survey's mineral resources record lists 20 workings inside this county. 3 still produce and 17 are closed or unrecorded. Each settlement page carries the workings within five miles of it.

Commodity Workings
Stone, Crushed/Broken12
Lead, Zinc5
Iron2
Zinc, Lead1

The least common of them first, because a county's hundredth gravel pit says nothing its first ten did not.

Where SiteCommodity StatusRecorded
Corry MinesZinc, LeadPast Producer
Compton MineIronPast Producer
Unknown - IronIronPast Producer
Browning ShaftLead, ZincPast Producer
Howard ShaftLead, ZincPast Producer
Longwell ShaftLead, ZincPast Producer
Old MinesLead, ZincPast Producer
Pemberton MinesLead, ZincPast Producer
Allen Limestone Quarry + MillStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Allen PlantStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Allen QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Edmondson QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Logan QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Mammen QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Parks QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Rose Lockwood UarryStone, Crushed/BrokenProducer
Sons Creek QuarryStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer
Unknown - LsStone, Crushed/BrokenPast Producer

The county's history books

223,786 words

One book written about this county, cut here where the book itself is cut, at its printed chapters: 2 chapters in all. Every chapter is public domain, machine-read from the scan and reproduced complete. A chapter already given under one of the county's towns is not repeated in this list.

History of Dade County and Her People : from the Date of the Earliest Settlements to the Present Time (1917)

ChapterLength
Chapter 1680,218 words in 6 parts
Biographical sketches143,568 words in 10 parts

Every populated place in the county

31

Named settlements recorded in the Geographic Names Information System, each with the topographic sheets covering it. Villages, hamlets and abandoned places alike. Each is shown with the nearest named watercourse or landform and the survey quadrangle it falls on.

The vanished settlements of Dade County: the places named above that are no longer on the map.

Provenance

  • Topographic sheets. USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection, county index, measured from the bulk metadata.
  • Fire insurance maps. Library of Congress Sanborn collection, faceted to this county.
  • Photographs. Each place queried individually against the Library of Congress Prints and Photographs search.
  • Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
  • Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
  • Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.