Stone County is located in the southwestern corner of Missouri and is part of the Ozark Plateau. The county seat is Galena.

Stone County is governed by a three-member County Commission, which is elected in staggered four-year terms. The County Commission is responsible for setting the budget, levying taxes, and making policy decisions.

The county is served by the Stone County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and maintaining the county jail. The Stone County Prosecuting Attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

The county is also served by the Stone County Health Department, which is responsible for providing public health services.

The county is served by the Stone County Ambulance District, which is responsible for providing emergency medical services.

The county is served by the Stone County Road and Bridge Department, which is responsible for maintaining the county's roads and bridges.

The county is served by the Stone County Assessor's Office, which is responsible for assessing property values for taxation purposes.

The county is served by the Stone County Collector's Office, which is responsible for collecting taxes.

The county is served by the Stone County Clerk's Office, which is responsible for maintaining public records.

The county is served by the Stone County Recorder of Deeds, which is responsible for recording deeds, mortgages, and other documents related to real estate.

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