West Plains was the site of a disaster remembered in folksong.

In addition, some parts of the immediate area surrounding West Plains are covered by rural schools.

There is one higher education institution located in West Plains.

West Plains is served by several media outlets.

Its post office is closed and mail now comes from West Plains.

A small, wooden courthouse was built on the square in West Plains in 1859.

A second courthouse was built in West Plains in 1869.

It formerly had a post office, but mail is now served from West Plains.

It is located about ten miles west of West Plains.

We are in the West Plains now.