Rome, Missouri

Rome is an unincorporated community in southern Douglas County, Missouri, United States.

Arno lies on Beaver Creek, about 7 miles (11 km) north and Brownbranch in Taney County lies on Beaver Creek, 4.6 miles (7.4 km) to the southwest.

Fort Lawrence consisted of a two-story building or stockade with dimensions of 100 by 40 feet and was defended by militiamen or "Missouri home guards".

Forces under the command of Confederate General Marmaduke attacked and burned the fort in January 1863 while on their way to Springfield.

This Douglas County, Missouri state location article is a stub.

The old iron bridge over Beaver Creek at Rome was replaced in 2016.
Section of the USGS Brownbranch, MO 7.5 minute topographic showing location w/scale
Map of Missouri highlighting Douglas County