Bates County, MO

County in Southwest MO

Bates County, Missouri is located on US Highway 71/I-49 in West Central Missouri along the Missouri - Kansas Border, about 70 miles south of Kansas City. Bates County has a rich history in the Civil War. Butler, the County Seat, lays claim to being the "Electric City." Butler was the first city west of the Mississippi to have electric power. Other communities in Bates County include: Adrian, Amoret, Amsterdam, Foster, Hume, Merwin, Papinville, Rich Hill and Rockville.

Sponsors of Bates County, MO


Since the founding of our communities, organizations, businesses and citizens have stepped forward to build and serve their community. Click on any of the logos below to learn about those who made this website possible! If you would like to learn about becoming a sponsor CLICK HERE!

Towns of Bates County, MO


The small towns of the Midwest are rich in history and a great way of life! Below you can visit and learn about the small towns we call home! Towns that have their name highlighted have become FEATURED TOWNS. Businesses/organizations from these towns have stepped forward as SPONSORS enabling us to include (or will include as acquired) stories and website links to ALL their community organizations (chambers, groups and departments, etc.), stories and website links to ALL their points of interest, annual festivals/events and stories done about their citizens, veterans and faith community. To learn how to become a featured town CLICK HERE!

Businesses of Bates County, MO


The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!