Shawnee is an historic unincorporated community in Shannon County, in the Ozarks of southern Missouri, United States.[1] The community was located on Little Shawnee Creek, approximately two miles southeast of Eminence at an elevation of 825 feet.[2] The location is along County Road 507, about midway between Missouri Route 106 to the north and Missouri Route H to the southeast.[3]

History

A post office called "Shawnee" was established in 1889, and remained in operation until 1920.[4] The community derives its name from the Shawnee Indians.[5]

References

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