Pocahontas, Missouri

About Pocahontas

Pocahontas, MO is a tiny community located in southeastern Missouri counting 97 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Pocahontas is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.1 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 970 residents per square mile.

📰 Pocahontas News Today

• Jimmie Dace Obituary Apr 22, 2026 McCombs Funeral Home · Apr 22
• Pocahontas man faces assault charge after Missouri road rage fight K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas · May 15
• Christmas Country Church Tour marks 20 years KFVS12 · Dec 8
• Julia Drollinger Obituary (1944 - 2026) - Wappapello, Missouri, MO - Pocahontas Star Herald Legacy obituary · May 12
• Liz Obituary Apr 23, 2026 McCombs Funeral Home · Apr 23

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Pocahontas Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Pocahontas — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.1 sq mi.
• With 97 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Pocahontas

• Las Brisas — mexican
• TJ's Burgers Wings and Pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pocahontas

• Trail of Tears State Park reviews ★
• Vancill Hollow Natural Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Indian Creek Wild Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Pocahontas

🏘️ Nearby Communities