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Rolla, Missouri
Rolla Missouri Local Information
Welcome to the Middle of Everywhere, Rolla, Missouri. Whether you are planning a visit, passing through or considering a move, Rolla MO has something for you. Rolla, MO equals peace of mind. It comes from living in an area where tradtional values are still held in high priority, where families are still important, where your children can safely play outside, get a quality education and have a future in the community. Rolla Missouri is quite different from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Life here is a little slower, a lot cleaner and whole lot friendlier.
LOCATION INFO
Rolla, Missouri is located in Phelps County at
the crossroads of I-44, US 63, and MO Highway 72. Jefferson City, the
state capital, is 62 miles to the north, St. Louis is 106 miles northeast,
and Springfield is
110 miles southwest.
Rolla is a safe, clean, attractive community in which values of family,
community, hard work and education remain strong. We are nestled in a haven of outdoor life sure to
please everyone from the outdoorsman to the curious family hoping for a peek at one of
our white-tail deer. The timeless beauty of the Ozarks that surround us are deeply furrowed
by some of the most accessible spring-fed streams in the United States. Phelps County,
of which Rolla is the county seat, boasts more miles of trout streams than any other county
in the state.
Rolla enjoys a well-trained workforce and stable economy, where recessions typically
pass unnoticed. The University of Missouri-Rolla, Phelps County Regional
Medical Center, the U.S. Geological Survey and several clean manufacturing firms lead the way in employment.
There is also easy access to some of the finest recreational opportunities in the
nation, from the famous Ozark float streams to the Branson,
Missouri entertainment complex
to the excitement of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Simply stated, this is a place to pursue your version of the American dream in
a safe, clean, attractive community that values faith, hard work and education.
The question, then, is not whether you can afford to come to a town like Rolla—it's
whether you can afford not to.
ROLLA AND PHELPS COUNTY - A BRIEF HISTORY
The first settlers came to this area in 1818 building along the riverbanks, doing a little farming. John Webber built the first house built in within the present city limits of Rolla in 1844.
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