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Stockton Missouri...
Stockton, Missouri was formed in 1846 and is the county seat of Cedar County Missouri. Stockton is governed by a mayor/council form or government with a mayor and 4 alderpersons.
The Stockton R-1 School District is rated AAA, the highest rating
given in Missouri. The largest festival of the year for Stockon Missouri is the Black Walnut Festival, which includes 4 days of activities. Stockton also has a senior center and offers a wide array of oth er activities and organizations.
Stockton Lake, Missouri...
Stockton Lake was formed in 1969 when the dam east of Stockton was closed.
The lake reached its normal pool elevation of 867 feet above sea level in December 1971. It is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and has 25,000 surface acres of water and 33,000
acres of public land. Stockton Lake has 10 public use areas, 7 of which have fees collected by park attendants and 3 which have fees collected by ranger staff. Each area has a boat ramp close by for public
use and there are beaches in 5 of the areas. A horse riding trail is located between Orleans Trail and Hawker Point.
A group use area and group camp area are available by reservation.. Stockton Lake has 3 marinas, each providing a wide variety of services.
Hunting and fishing on Stockton Lake are popular attractions for visitors and residents of the area. Turkey,
deer and quail hunting are most popular, but in recent years the Corps has adjusted lake levels to facilitate
water fowl hunting as well. Sailing is another popular activity on the lake which is known for it's ideal wind
conditions. Also available are a great many scuba diving sites with equipment rental available. The area offers several golf courses and bird watchers will find a wide variety of birds and wildlife in the area
including Bald Eagles which make the lake their home each winter.
Sockton Lake Missouri offers a wide range of activities in addition to being a great place to live. Contact us
to find out about our inexpensive real estate and low cost of living.
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