Moniteau County is located in the central part of Missouri and is part of the Jefferson City, MO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is California.

Moniteau County was organized in 1845 and named after the Moniteau Creek. The county is governed by a three-member county commission, elected from single-member districts. The county also has a sheriff, prosecuting attorney, assessor, collector, and other county officials.

The county is home to several state parks, including the Moniteau Creek State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking. The county also has several historic sites, including the Moniteau County Courthouse, which was built in 1845 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The county is served by the Moniteau County R-1 School District, which includes four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The county also has several private schools.

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