Welcome to Koshkonong ...
The town of Koshkonong is located in the Missouri Ozarks.
Koshkonong is located in Oregon County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Koshkonong, you might consider that their post office opened in 1893.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Koshkonong has a population of 200 people<2> (see below for details).
The community of Koshkonong is 960 feet [293 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Koshkonong lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Koshkonong lies within the (417) area code.
The ZIP code for Koshkonong: 65692<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Koshkonong had an population of 200 people. This is a decrease of 5.66% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 2.44% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Koshkonong had a population of 212 people. This makes Koshkonong the county's 3rd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 212 people, the population of Koshkonong increased 3.41% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 205 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Koshkonong.
Communities Also Named Koshkonong ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found another community named Koshkonong - it's located in Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Koshkonong.
Communities near Koshkonong ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Koshkonong.
- West Plains
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Plains have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Plains
- West Plains is located in Howell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,383 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Plains <6>
- Thayer
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thayer have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thayer
- Thayer is located in Oregon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,103 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thayer <6>
- Salem
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Salem have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Salem
- Salem is located in Fulton County (AR)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,655 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Salem <6>
- Mammoth Spring
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mammoth Spring
- Mammoth Spring is located in Fulton County (AR)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 940 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mammoth Spring <6>
- Alton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Alton
- Alton is located in Oregon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 823 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Alton <6>
- Brandsville
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Brandsville have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Brandsville
- Brandsville is located in Howell County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
- Green Town
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Green Town have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Green Town
- Green Town is located in Oregon County
- Old Town
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast) - Cornertown
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cornertown have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cornertown
- Cornertown is located in Fulton County (AR)
- Chapin
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Koshkonong. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Koshkonong.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Koshkonong. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Koshkonong.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Koshkonong. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Koshkonong.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Koshkonong ...
Looking for more information about Koshkonong? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Koshkonong, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Koshkonong.
Adding Koshkonong to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Koshkonong in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Koshkonong was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Koshkonong post office opened in 1893.
We also found Koshkonong in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Koshkonong.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Koshkonong. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Oregon, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Koshkonong. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Koshkonong - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a town (such as Koshkonong). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Koshkonong or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |