Big Piney, Missouri

Big Piney is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Missouri on the southeastern edge of Fort Leonard Wood and sixteen miles northwest of Licking. Its post office and its former K-8 school are both closed; mail now comes from Newburg and students attend the Plato R-V School District,.

The Big Piney area has several resorts for horseback riding and canoeing, taking advantage of its scenic location on the Big Piney River.

Coordinates: 37°40′19″N 92°05′53″W / 37.67194°N 92.09806°W / 37.67194; -92.09806

History

During the American Civil War, Big Piney was manned by companies of the 5th Missouri State Militia.[1]

Transportation

Access to roads out of Big Piney is limited.

References

  1. Hewett, J. (1994). Supplement to the Official records of the Union and Confederate Armies. Wilmington, NC: Broadfoot Pub. Co. , Volume 35, p. 136
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