Preston balances peaceful rural living with easy access to lakes, schools, and small-town amenities. Set in Hickory County, it sits minutes from the county seat of Hermitage and a short hop to Wheatland, Buffalo, and Warsaw for grocery runs, hardware needs, and community events.
Weekends tend to revolve around the water. Anglers, paddlers, and campers gravitate to Pomme de Terre State Park’s clear coves and shaded trails, maintained by Missouri State Parks, with details on campsites and beaches available through the official guide at Pomme de Terre State Park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages the broader lake resources at Pomme de Terre Lake, keeping boat ramps, campgrounds, and fishing updates current. For bigger-water boating and renowned crappie and bass action, Harry S. Truman Lake to the north is also overseen by the Corps at Harry S. Truman Lake. Motor-sports fans find a different kind of adrenaline most summer Saturdays at Lucas Oil Speedway, a regional destination for dirt-track racing.
Families appreciate multiple public school options depending on address. Districts serving area students include Hermitage R-IV School District, Wheatland R-II School District, and Skyline R-II School District, each offering small class sizes and active extracurriculars. For lifelong learning and programs for all ages, the Hickory County Library provides story times, maker activities, and broadband access.
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