Point Lookout, Missouri

Unincorporated community in Missouri, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Point Lookout is an unincorporated community in Oliver Township, Taney County, Missouri, United States, near Branson and Hollister.[1] Point Lookout is in the U.S. postal service ZIP code 65726.[2] Point Lookout is part of the Branson Micropolitan Statistical Area.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
ZIP code
65726
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Point Lookout, Missouri
Unincorporated community
Point Lookout, Missouri is located in Missouri
Point Lookout, Missouri
Point Lookout, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°37′03″N 93°14′22″W
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountyTaney
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65726
Area code417
GNIS feature ID736272[1]
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History

The Point Lookout post office has been in operation since 1931.[3] The community was so named because of its lofty elevation.[4] Its elevation is approximately 928.96 feet or 283.15 meters above mean sea level.

Education

College of the Ozarks completely encompasses the community. The College of the Ozarks owns and maintains the entire 1,000 acres of Point Lookout. College of the Ozarks previously hosted the NAIA Division II basketball tournament annually.

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