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Crawford County, Missouri
Crawford County was officially organized on January 23, 1829, carved from Gasconade County in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks. It was named in honor of William H. Crawford, a U.S. Senator and Secretary of the Treasury from Georgia.
The county seat is Steelville, a town steeped in frontier heritage and known for its proximity to the Meramec River. Early settlers were primarily of German, Scots-Irish, and English descent, many arriving via land grants and westward migration routes. Agriculture, mining, and timber shaped the region’s economy and community structure throughout the 19th century.
Crawford County played a modest but steady role in Civil War-era Missouri, with families often divided in loyalty. Post-war, the county saw growth in rail access and small-town development, with towns like Cuba, Bourbon, and Leasburg emerging as hubs for trade and family life.
