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One of 2 National Register listings published here for Christian County · listed in 2018 · category: District.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Smallin Cave Historic District
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
The listing
- Address. 3575 N Smallin Rd., Ozark, 65721
- When was it listed? March 2018
- Category. district
- Township. Riverside township
- National Register reference number. 100002186 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
Fires near this property
31 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 31 fires within 5 miles of Smallin Cave Historic District between 1992 and 2014, burning about 76 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 3 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 17 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 5 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 3 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 3 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Natural | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 September 2011 | Equipment and vehicle use | 5.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 4 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 20 September 2011 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 14 September 2000 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 24 August 2003 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
| 24 August 1995 | Equipment and vehicle use | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 21 August 1999 | Debris and open burning | 10 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 25 July 2003 | Recreation and ceremony | 1.0 acres | Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
10 of 14 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 14 workings within 5 miles of Smallin Cave Historic District: 12 past producers, 2 producers. 2 still produce. What was taken out: Stone, Crushed/Broken, Lead, Zinc, Lead, Zinc. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Mine | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Mon-Ark Mines | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | 1857 | |
| Miller Diggings | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Elk Valley Diggings | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Phelps Mine | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead-Zinc | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Lead-Zinc | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Vaughns Diggings | Lead, Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Bennett Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Joe Howard Quarry and Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 142 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Ozark, the town this property stands in, in 142 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 61 thunderstorm wind, 56 hail, 14 flash flood, 4 flood. The reports record 1 injury. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2007 | Tornado (EF0) | Ozark | 1 hurt | A National Weather Service storm survey revealed that a small EF-0 tornado touched down within the city of Ozark. The tornado initially touched down on Ozark Middle School grounds near the tennis courts, or just west of the baseball field. The tornado proceeded to move northeast toward the Ozark High School soccer field causing intermittent damage and a minor injury. At this point, the tornado lifted some bleachers and from the soccer field and were tossed around. |
| July 2015 | Flood | Ozark | $2,000,000 | The Finley River flooded several businesses in the city of Ozark. Highway 14 and Highway 125 near Ozarks was flooded and closed. The fairgrounds were flooded and some equipment was washed away. The country fair was cancelled due to the flood water. This storm report will contain the overall flood damage estimates across Christian County for this storm event. There were several episodes and heavy rainfall events which led to a compound affect to the flooding damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and low water crossings were heavily damaged. |
| December 2015 | Flash Flood | Ozark | $500,000 | Nearly all low water crossings were flooded. Several county roads and bridges sustained damage from flood water. The Finley River and the James River had significant rises in river levels which flooded several properties. This storm report will contain the damage estimates for the entire county for this event. |
| April 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $90,000 | no account filed |
| April 2013 | Lightning | Ozark | $50,000 | Local broadcast media reported a house on fire at 218 Prairie Ridge Lane in Ozark which was caused by lightning. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $30,000 | Winds gusting to 60 mph downed power lines and move heavy lawn furniture. |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $25,000 | Law enforcement estimated 70 mph winds in Christian County, resulting in over 3000 power outages. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Ozark | $20,000 | Wind driven hail to the size of golf balls destroyed windows in Ozark. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $20,000 | Multiple power poles were blown down on South Street in Ozark. |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $20,000 | A home on State Highway F had significant roof damage. |
| July 2001 | Lightning | Ozark | $20,000 | no account filed |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $15,000 | Several three inch tree limbs were downed with a few power poles also broken. |
| December 2018 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $15,000 | Shingles were pulled off several homes and several mature trees were downed. A few of the trees were very large. |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Power lines were reported down at the intersection of Oak and 3rd in Ozark. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked over several power poles causing power outages across southern Ozark. |
| July 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $10,000 | no account filed |
| April 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $8,000 | no account filed |
| July 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Report of 1 inch limbs broken and shingles blown off. |
| May 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed several trees and power lines near the city of Ozark. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed large trees on two homes that caused minor damage. |
| July 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed a tree onto a car that trapped one person. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | Skywarn spotters reported large trees down. |
| April 1993 | Hail | Ozark | $5,000 | Hail was reported between Ozark and Campbell City. |
| September 2000 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $5,000 | no account filed |
| May 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Numerous tree were reported blown down. One building had metal roofing peeled back with some pieces missing. |
| May 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | Thunderstorm winds estimated at 50 knots blew down several trees and power lines. |
| June 1998 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $3,000 | no account filed |
| March 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $2,000 | Fence panels were blown down on Kirkwood and Teetop roads in Ozark. |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Report of a large tree across the road. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree fell and blocked the road in Ozark. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A large tree fell on a power line in Ozark. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree fell down and blocked Oak Street in Ozark. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree was blown down, blocking Bain St in Ozark. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A tree was down on Warren St blocking the road. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | Small tree limbs were blown and shingles blown off roof. Several outbuildings and sheds were moved from wind gusts. |
| October 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | A large tree was reported down in the town square. |
| July 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | $1,000 | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Hail | Ozark | $500 | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Hail | Ozark | $500 | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Hail | Ozark | $50 | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Hail | Ozark | - | Quarter sized hail was reported in a mainly rural area. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Ozark | - | Hail to the size of quarters fell just southwest of Ozark. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Ozark | - | Hail up to the size of half dollars fell just west of Ozark near Highway 65. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Ozark | - | Hail to the size of half dollars fell in the city of Ozark. |
| March 2025 | Hail | Ozark | - | Hail up to the size of quarters fell in Ozark. |
| May 2024 | Hail | Ozark | - | Report of ping pong ball size hail. |
| March 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | A large tree was reported down on a county road. |
| March 2023 | Flood | Ozark | - | Finley Creek flooded Finley Park and other roads along the creek and in town due to heavy rainfall. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Several tree were reported down along Highway 65. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Several trees and large limbs were reported down. |
| March 2022 | Hail | Ozark | - | Penny sized hail was reported. |
| October 2022 | Hail | Ozark | - | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| October 2022 | Hail | Ozark | - | Hail to quarters in size was reported via social media. |
| April 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | A large tree was reported down in town. |
| March 2021 | Hail | Ozark | - | Quarter sized hail was reported. |
| March 2021 | Hail | Ozark | - | Nickle sized hail was reported. |
| March 2020 | Flash Flood | Ozark | - | The Finely River was flowing out of its banks and into a riverside park in Ozarks. One water rescue occurred with the subject rescued safely. |
| April 2020 | Thunderstorm Wind | Ozark | - | Scattered trees were reported down across town. |
| April 2019 | Flash Flood | Ozark | - | Between two and three feet of water was reported flowing over McCauley Road south of Highway 14, closing the road to traffic. Flooding continued into the very early hours of May 1st. |
| February 2018 | Flood | Ozark | - | The low water crossing in the town of Ozark was flooded and impassable. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
1 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Ozark Courthouse Square Historic District | 2.2 miles | 2009 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100002186 in Record Group 79. |
| Christian County | All 2 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- 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.