South Fork is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Howell County, Missouri, United States.

[2] It is located 10 miles (16 km) southwest of West Plains on U.S. Route 160.

[3] A post office called South Fork was established in 1860, and remained in operation until 1960.

[4] The community was named after the nearby South Fork of the Spring River.

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