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Moberly, Missouri

Moberly is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,783 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia metropolitan area.

History
Moberly was founded in 1866, and named after Colonel William E. Moberly, the first president of the Chariton and Randolph County railroads.

Moberly, which gained the nickname the "Magic City" because of its explosive growth in a railroad boom, grew from the town platted by the North Missouri Railroad (later part of the Wabash Railroad) in 1866 to a transportation center with a 6,070 population by 1880. The North Mo. acquired the site when it took over the Chariton and Randolph R.R. after the Civil War. In 1860, the C.& R. had planned a road west to Brunswick from this point on the North Mo. then reaching toward Iowa.

The Chariton and Randolph R. R. named its proposed junction for William Moberly, head of the railroad, and offered free land to residents of once nearby Allen to settle here. Patrick Lynch, who alone accepted, was given two lots by the North Missouri after the Civil War for holding the site without "the loss of a life or a house."

Moberly has been a division point since 1867 when the North Mo. (Wabash) reached Brunswick. Huge railroad repair shops, one of the earliest railroad plants west of the Mississippi, were opened, 1872. The M. K. & T. formed a junction here, 1873. Transportation facilities brought industrial growth and the development of the soil, fire clay, and coal resources of the area.

Moberly lies in a glacial plains area in a county organized, 1829, and names for John Randolph of Roanoke, Va. In Missouri's Little Dixie Region, it was first settled by William Holman, 1818. William Fort boiled salt at a spring near Huntsville in 1820s/ The Bee Trace, a pioneer trail, ran along the Grand Divide (the high point in The Grand Prairie) between the Missouri and Mississippi through the county. The Iowa, Sac, and Fox tribes gave up claims to the region, 1824.

At Huntsville, county seat, since 1831, a plank road was built to Glasgow, 1854, and the 1855-82 Mt. Pleasant (Baptist) College was founded. County legal business has been conducted at Huntsville and Moberly since 1885. Moberly Junior College opened, 1927.

World War II Gen. Omar N. Bradley, first Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff and commander of the largest Army in United States history was born in nearby Clark, but grew up in Moberly and graduated from Moberly High School. Moberly's airport is named for him. Moberly is the home of novelist Elizabeth Seifert Gasparotti and birthplace of writer Jack Conroy. G.W. P. Hunt, first Governor of Arizona, was born in Huntsville. Hancock L. Jackson, interim Gov. of Mo., 1857; Lt. Gov., 1857–61, and the biochemist Victor C. Vaughn, were natives of Randolph County.

The Missouri state Moberly Correctional Center was constructed two miles south of Moberly in 1963 as a minimum-security prison. As of 2014, it houses about 1800 minimum and medium security inmates.

On Independence Day, 1995, a tornado ripped through downtown Moberly. There were no reported deaths, but there was a large amount of structural damage. Another tornado hit nearby Renick on March 12, 2006. Four people were killed and thirteen were injured in the F3-level tornado. Dozens of homes were destroyed.

The World War II-era US Navy frigate USS Moberly (PF-63) was named for the town. The ship participated mostly in convoy escort, earning a battle star for her assistance in sinking a German submarine, U-853.

The Burkholder-O'Keefe House, Moberly Commercial Historic District, and Moberly Junior High School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Government
The city of Moberly was born of a railroad auction on September 27, 1866. The county incorporated the town in 1868 with a board of trustees. The same year that the Wabash Railroad, St. Louis & Pacific Railway shops were finished in Moberly, the city entered a charter into state record and incorporated. At the time, there was no such thing as a council-manager government, but the 1950s saw the government form come into vogue in Missouri. Now, the city of Moberly has a council-manager government. The council consists of five members elected for three-year terms and one city counselor who drafts ordinances and acts as legal counsel. Each year, the council elects one of its members as mayor and one as mayor pro tempore to serve for one year. To manage the city and oversee day-to-day operations, the council selects a city manager. In 2015, the government had these officers:

City Council

 * Brandon L. Lucas, Mayor
 * John W. Kimmons, Jr., Mayor Pro-Tempore
 * Austin Kyser, Councilman
 * Chuck McKeown, Councilman
 * Sarah Barfield Graff, Councilman
 * Randall Thompson, City Counselor
 * Michael R. Bugalski, City Manager

Geography
Moberly is in southeast Randolph County at the intersection of U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 24. Nearby streams include Sugar Creek to the northwest, Coon Creek to the east and Sweet Spring Creek to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 12.26 sqmi, of which 12.22 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Demographics
The Moberly Micropolitan Statistical Area consists of Randolph County.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 13,783 people, 4,708 households, and 2,968 families in Moberly. The population density was 1,045.8 per square mile (403.8/km$2$). There were 5,603 housing units at an average density of 425.1 per square mile (164.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 82.39% (11,356) white, 9.13% (1,258) black or African-American, 0.52% (71) Native American, 0.49% (67) Asian, 0.04% (6) Pacific Islander, 0.76% (105) from other races, and 6.67% (920) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.1% (287) of the population.

Of the 4,708 households, 30.6% had children under the age of 18; 36.4% were married couples living together; 39.4% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 32.8% consisted of individuals and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.1.

23.0% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 114.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 115.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $39,327 (with a margin of error of +/- $3,442) and the median family income was $50,714 (+/- $7,271). Males had a median income of $31,651 (+/- $3,623) versus $25,865 (+/- $4,420) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $28,497 (+/- $4,084). Approximately, 18.3% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under the age of 18 and 8.1% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,974 people, 4,960 households, and 3,019 families residing in the city. The population density was 1143.5 PD/sqmi. There were 5,687 housing units at an average density of 465.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.4% White, 9.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 4,960 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.1% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.1% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 35.7 years. 22% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 13.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 11,945 people, 5,001 households, and 3,090 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,033.8 PD/sqmi. There were 5,812 housing units at an average density of 503.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 90.51% White, 6.71% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.64% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 5,001 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,519, and the median income for a family was $37,488. Males had a median income of $27,152 versus $19,508 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,478. About 11.1% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 14.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation

 * Moberly Parks and Recreation operates approximately 500 acres of parkland through five parks including maintained grounds, forest, lakes, the Howard Hils Athletic Complex consisting of eight baseball/softball fields and three football/soccer fields, the Moberly Aquatic Center, Thompson Campground, The Lodge, Municipal Auditorium, the Magic City Line - a one mile long miniature train track, over two miles of paved trails, boat ramps, fishing lakes, paddleboat/canoe rentals, and shelters.
 * Moberly Midget League has provided a summer baseball program for the local youth since 1950. The program currently ranges from 8U to 14U.
 * The Moberly Optimist Club has provided a summer youth baseball for decades. The program currently ranges from T-ball to 8U.
 * The Randolph County Historical Society has its headquarters in Moberly, and has two museums: one dedicated to county history and genealogy, and another dedicated to the Wabash, MKT, and CB&Q railroads.

Education
Moberly is home to two colleges; Central Christian College of the Bible and Moberly Area Community College. The Moberly School District consists of seven schools. The Early Childhood Center serves preschoolers; North and South Park Elementary serve grades K-2; grades 3-5 attend Gratz Brown Elementary; grades 6-8 attend Moberly Middle School; and Moberly High School and Moberly Area Technical Center serve grades 9–12. East Park School served as an alternative school until the new ACES (alternative center for educational success) was opened in the second part of the 2023-2024 school year. The Seventh-day Adventist church operates Maranatha Adventist School, a K-8 school. The St. Pius X Catholic Elementary School, operated by the Catholic Church of the same name, serves grade K-8.

Moberly has a public library, a branch of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries.

Transportation
Moberly is served by The Omar Bradley Airport. Commercial service is available 33 miles to the south in Columbia at the Columbia Regional Airport or the MO-X (an airport shuttle to and from STL and MCI), 60 miles to the south in Jefferson City via the Amtrak station, 45 miles to the north in La Plata via the Amtrak station, or 55 miles to the North in Kirksville at the Kirksville Regional Airport.

The city is served by U.S. Route 63 to the east on a bypass. The old route is designated as both Business 63 and Morley Street and goes through town. U.S. Route 24 goes through town as well. Route M (formerly Route 3) also skirts the edge of town. Other routes include Route DD (indirectly goes to Sugar Creek Lake), EE, A, and AA (past the prison). At one time there was a Business 24 that ran from Morley Street via West Coates Street to Johnson Street to Concannon Street turning North on Holman St to current U.S. 24. This route was de-numbered in the late 1960s. State Route 22 was also multiplexed with U.S. 63 to U.S. 24. When U.S. 63 was re-routed in the mid-1960s Highway 22 was truncated to its current end at U.S. 63 near Sturgeon, MO.

The Norfolk Southern Railway serves Moberly running west toward Kansas City, Missouri and east toward Hannibal, Missouri and points on. Norfolk Southern also runs south between Moberly and St. Louis, Missouri (via Centralia and Mexico, MO) and points on. Moberly was once the northern terminus of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad that ran between Moberly and Boonville, Missouri. Much of this route is still somewhat visible in satellite images.

Moberly is home to one of Norfolk Southern's many rail yards. Norfolk Southern used to have a line that ran north from Moberly to Albia, Iowa, but it was abandoned in the spring of 1992. The line was reopened from 1993–1995 to help in recovery efforts after the great Flood of 1993. By 1997, the line was dismantled between Moberly and Moulton, Iowa.

The Centerville, Iowa-owned Appanoose County Community Railroad currently operates the section from Moulton to Albia, Iowa.

Media
Moberly is served by a weekly newspaper, the Moberly Monitor-Index. The Kwix Kres Kirk radio station operates from downtown.

Notable people

 * George W. Althouse, Nebraska state legislator
 * Russ Ball, NFL executive
 * Omar Bradley, United States Army general
 * Brent Briscoe, actor
 * David Clohessy, executive director of SNAP, the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests
 * Jack Conroy, author and activist
 * Jerry Doggett, sports broadcaster
 * Maud Durbin, actress
 * Jered Eames, musician
 * Brad Hunt, actor
 * Howard Wight Marshall, professor, folk historian, and fiddler
 * Leroy Matlock, baseball pitcher in the Negro leagues
 * Dennis L. McKiernan, author
 * Hartman Rector Jr., former LDS General Authority
 * Luann Ridgeway, politician
 * Elizabeth Seifert, author
 * Melvin B. Tolson, poet and professor at Wiley College, poet laureate of Liberia

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Contoocook, New Hampshire

Contoocook is a village and census-designated place (CDP) within the town of Hopkinton in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,427 at the 2020 census. Contoocook is well known for its growth of small businesses, preservation of historical landmarks, community involvement and recreational activities within the village.

History
The village is named after the Contoocook River that runs through it. The name Contoocook comes from the Pennacook tribe of Native Americans and perhaps means "place of the river near pines". Other variations of the name include the Abenaki meaning "nut trees river" or Natick language meaning "small plantation at the river". In previous centuries the area was known as "Contoocookville". It is the birthplace of Civil War naval officer George H. Perkins. His daughter Isabel Weld Perkins and his son-in-law Larz Anderson maintained Perkins Manor as one of several summer homes. In describing the approach to Perkins Manor one commentator writes: "In passing up the Concord and Claremont Railroad from Concord, the observant traveler has doubtless noticed the substantial and comfortable-looking homestead with large and trim front yard, shaded by thickly planted and generous topped maples, on the right-hand side of the road after crossing the bridge that spans 'Contoocook's bright and brimming river' at the pleasant-looking village of Contoocookville in the northern part of Hopkinton."

Geography
Contoocook is located in the northern part of the town of Hopkinton. New Hampshire Route 103 passes through the center of the village as Main Street and Park Avenue. New Hampshire Route 127 enters the village from the south as Maple Street and joins NH 103 along Park Avenue departing to the north. Interstate 89 runs along the western edge of the community, with access from Exit 6 (NH 127). I-89 leads southeast 12 mi to Interstate 93 in the town of Bow, just south of Concord, the state capital. I-89 leads northwest 45 mi to Lebanon. NH 103 leads southeast 3 mi to Hopkinton village and northwest 7 mi to Warner. NH 127 leads southwest 4 mi to West Hopkinton and north 19 mi to Franklin.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the Contoocook CDP has a total area of 6.22 km2, of which 5.96 km2 are land and 0.27 km2, or 4.26%, are water. The Contoocook River flows through the center of the village, and the Warner River forms the northern edge of the community, flowing into the Contoocook.

Demographics
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,444 people, 610 households, and 397 families residing in the CDP. There were 638 housing units, of which 28, or 4.4%, were vacant. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.9% white, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% some other race, and 0.8% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 610 households in the CDP, 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were headed by married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.9% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37, and the average family size was 2.92.

23.1% of residents in the CDP were under the age of 18, 6.1% were from 18 to 24, 20.7% were from 25 to 44, 32.1% were from 45 to 64, and 17.9% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males.

For the period 2011–15, the estimated median annual income for a household was $84,083, and the median income for a family was $90,833. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,077.

Sites of interest
For sites of interest, see Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Notable people
For notable people, see Hopkinton, New Hampshire

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title: Contoocook, New Hampshire


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Danbury, New Hampshire

Danbury is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,250 at the 2020 census.

History
Danbury was first settled c. 1771 as a part of Alexandria, but mountainous terrain separated it from the rest of the town. In 1795, it was set off and incorporated, the name suggested by a settler from Danbury, Connecticut. The town later grew by adding land from Wilmot and Hill. Farmers found the surface mostly hilly, but with some good intervales suitable for agriculture. Raising cattle and sheep became the principal occupation. By 1859, when the population was 934, it had seven sawmills, two shingle, lath and clapboard mills, and one tannery.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 98.5 sqkm, of which 97.7 sqkm are land and 0.8 sqkm are water, comprising 0.81% of the town. The Smith River, an east-flowing tributary of the Pemigewasset River, runs through the center of town, while the southwest part of town is drained by Walker Brook and Frazier Brook, south-flowing tributaries of the Blackwater River, which continues on to the Contoocook River. The northeast corner of the town drains east to Newfound Lake, which flows into the Pemigewasset River. The entire town is part of the Merrimack River watershed. Waukeena Lake, School Pond, and Bog Pond are a few of the bodies of water within the town limits.

The highest point in Danbury is the summit of Tinkham Hill, at 2320 ft above sea level, in the northern part of town. Ragged Mountain is a prominent mountain with multiple summits which occupies the southern portion of town and has a ski area of the same name; the elevation of the Danbury summit of Ragged is 2225 ft above sea level. The Sunapee-Ragged-Kearsarge Greenway hiking trail crosses a corner of Danbury along Ragged Mountain's Ridge Trail. Access to the Ridge Trail from the SRK Greenway is on the SRKG 6.1 mile trail section 9, either from trailhead parking on New Canada Road in Wilmot from the northwest or from Proctor Academy's trailhead parking in Andover from the southeast.

Danbury is located approximately 35 mi northwest of Concord, the state capital, and 50 mi northwest of Manchester, the state's largest city. Danbury is the northernmost town in Merrimack County and lies within the Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee Region. The town is served by U.S. Route 4 and New Hampshire Route 104.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Alexandria (north)
 * Hill (east)
 * Andover (south)
 * Wilmot (southwest)
 * Grafton (west)

Demographics
In 1800, there were 165 people living in Danbury, according to the first official census.

As of the 2000 census, there were 1,071 people, 435 households, and 310 families residing in the town. The population density was 28.6 PD/sqmi. There were 596 housing units at an average density of 15.9 per square mile (6.1/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was:

 * 99.53% White (U.S. average: 75.1%)
 * 0.19% African American (U.S. average: 12.3%)
 * 0.09% Native American (U.S. average: 0.1%)
 * 0.19% from two or more races. (U.S. average: 2.4%)

Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47% of the population. (U.S. average: 12.5%)

In 2000, there were 435 households with an average household size of 2.46 and an average family size of 2.84.
 * 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them. (U.S. average: 32.8%)
 * 57.7% were married couples living together. (U.S. average: 51.7%)
 * 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present. (U.S. average: 12.2%)
 * 28.7% were non-families. (U.S. average: 31.9%)
 * 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals. (U.S. average: 25.8%)
 * 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. (U.S. average: 9.2%)

In 2000, the town's population had a median age of 41 years (U.S. average: 35.3).
 * 23.0% under the age of 18
 * 6.8% from 18 to 24
 * 30.7% from 25 to 44
 * 26.7% from 45 to 64
 * 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older.

For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $38,313 (U.S. average: $41,994). The median income for a family was $40,809 (U.S. average: $50,046). Males had a median income of $32,105 versus $26,328 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,339. About 8.9% of families (U.S. average: 9.2%), and 11.1% of the population (U.S. average: 12.4%) were below the poverty line, including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Danbury is within the Newfound Area School District. Danbury Elementary School is in the community. The district's secondary schools are Newfound Memorial Middle School, and Newfound Regional High School in Bristol.

Places of interest

 * Ragged Mountain Resort, ski and golf vacation resort
 * Danbury North Road Schoolhouse Museum, run by Danbury Historical Society. More info.
 * Bog Pond Dam or Danbury Bog, 100 acre recreational reservoir
 * Waukeena Lake, 56 acre cold water lake, motorboats restricted
 * School Pond, 37 acre warm water pond, motorboats restricted
 * Emily & Theodore Hope Forest 375 acre property preserved by the Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests (SPNHF)
 * Rosemary's Woods, 215 acre SPNHF property
 * Independence Park, municipal multi-purpose field

Notable people

 * Francis Reed (1852–1917), inventor of many lathe and drill machines
 * Amos Leavitt Taylor, Secretary of Massachusetts Republican Party (1927–1928); Massachusetts Republican State Chair (1924–1949)

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Granger, Missouri

Granger is a village in Scotland County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 22.

History
The town was laid out and surveyed by Henry Hill in September 1874. Its name pays homage to the Grange Movement, popular in rural America at that time. Granger was incorporated by petition to the Scotland county court on July 3, 1912. Adjacent to the Burlington Northern Railroad, Granger's business district at the time of incorporation included three general stores, two hotels, a bank, drug store, hardware store, grocer, meat market barber shop, livery, and blacksmith. Although no official census was taken of the community in 1910, contemporary estimates place the population at between 150 and 200 residents.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 34 people, 16 households, and 9 families living in the village. The population density was 212.5 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 162.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 16 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 43.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 48 years. 14.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.7% were from 25 to 44; 35.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 44 people, 22 households, and 10 families living in the village. The population density was 280.5 PD/sqmi. There were 26 housing units at an average density of 165.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 22 households, out of which 22.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 27.3% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54.5% were non-families. 54.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $20,417, and the median income for a family was $31,250. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $14,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,400. There were no families and 14.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

title: Granger, Missouri


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Memphis, Missouri

Memphis is a city in and the county seat of Scotland County, on the northern border of Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,731. U.S. Highway 136 passes near Memphis, which is east of Lancaster and west of Kahoka.

History
Although the Missouri General Assembly organized Scotland County on January 29, 1841, the town of Memphis was not developed until more than two years later. County commissioners met at Sand Hill on May 15, 1843, to select the county seat. They chose a spot near the county's geographical center and, after some debate, named it Memphis, after Memphis, Egypt. The name had been previously used by a U.S. Post Office that operated near the North Fabius River a short distance away.

Early settler Samuel Cecil donated about 50 acres of land to the county for the new town. After being laid out in town lots, the original plat of Memphis was filed in county court on October 11, 1843. A few homes had already been developed in the area, the first being a log cabin constructed in 1835 by Burton Tompkins.

Scotland County's first courthouse, a two-story brick structure, was completed in June 1845 at a cost of $1,500. A decade later the county court declared the building unsafe. A second, larger courthouse was constructed in the middle of the town square in 1856 at a cost of $19,500. That building served the county well until the turn of the 20th century, but its small size made it outdated; it measured 40 by 70 feet. It was condemned in May 1905 and razed in early 1907. The current Scotland County courthouse was constructed between October 1907 and July 1908 at a cost of $50,000.

Civil War
Scotland County was the scene of two notable engagements during the American Civil War. On July 13, 1862, Confederate Colonel Joseph C. Porter approached Memphis in four converging columns totaling 125–169 men, and captured the city with little or no resistance. They first raided the federal armory, seizing about 100 muskets with cartridge boxes and ammunition, and several uniforms. The Confederates rounded up all adult males and took them to the courthouse. They had to swear not to divulge any information about the raiders for 48 hours. Porter freed all militiamen or suspected militiamen to await parole. He gave safe passage to a physician, an admitted Union supporter, who was anxious to return to a seriously ill wife. Porter's troops entered the courthouse and destroyed all indictments for horse-theft. This act has been variously interpreted as lawlessness, intervention on behalf of criminal associates, or interference with politically motivated, fraudulent charges.

According to the History of Shelby County, which is generally sympathetic to Porter, “Most conceded that Col. Porter’s purpose for capturing Memphis, MO. was to seize Dr. Wm. Aylward, a prominent Union man of the community.” Aylward was confined to a house after being captured by Captain Tom Stacy's men. Stacy was generally regarded as a bushwhacker; other members of Porter's command called his company "the chain gang". Guards claimed that Aylward escaped, but witnesses reported hearing a strangling. The doctor's body was found the next day, marked by signs consistent with hanging or strangulation. Supporters of Porter attributed Aylward's murder to Stacy, but questions remained.

20th century
In the late 1920s, The Pheasant Aircraft Company was established in Memphis.

Geography
Memphis is located along the North Fabius River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 1.57 sqmi, of which 1.56 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,822 people, 813 households, and 466 families residing in the city. The population density was 1167.9 PD/sqmi. There were 994 housing units at an average density of 637.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 813 households, of which 27.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 39.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 43.8 years. 24% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 23.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.6% male and 55.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,061 people, 888 households, and 523 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,316.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,052 housing units at an average density of 671.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.88% White, 0.19% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.15% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 888 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.1% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 28.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females there were 79.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,508, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $21,947 versus $17,134 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,220. About 15.2% of families and 17.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.8% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Memphis is administered by Scotland County R-I School District.

The Scotland County Memorial Library is in Memphis, serving the city and all county residents.

Notable people

 * Alexandre Hogue, realist painter based in Dallas, Texas, known mostly for landscapes
 * Tom Horn, Chief of Scouts during Apache Wars, range detective, gunfighter
 * George Saling, track & field athlete, gold medal winner at 1932 Summer Olympics
 * Adrienne Wilkinson, TV, film and voiceover actress; notable roles on Xena: Warrior Princess and As If.

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Haywood City, Missouri

Haywood City is a village in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 206 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.43 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 206 people, 71 households, and 50 families living in the village. The population density was 479.1 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 190.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 5.34% White, 90.29% Black or African American, 0.97% from other races, and 3.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.46% of the population.

There were 71 households, of which 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 33.8% were married couples living together, 29.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.46.

The median age in the village was 34 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.5% were from 25 to 44; 29.7% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 239 people, 81 households, and 57 families living in the village. The population density was 554.2 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 213.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 4.18% White, 94.98% African American, and 0.84% from two or more races.

There were 81 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.1% were married couples living together, 29.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.28.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 40.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $14,000, and the median income for a family was $20,833. Males had a median income of $22,000 versus $17,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $7,553. About 34.4% of families and 36.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 72.0% of those 65 or over.

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Kelso, Missouri

Kelso is a village in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 586 at the 2010 census.

The Kelso ZIP code of 63758 is used for residents who wish to receive their mail at the Kelso post office; direct mail delivery in Kelso uses the Scott City ZIP code of 63780.

History
Kelso was settled in the 1850s. A post office called Kelso has been in operation since 1858. The community has the name of I. R. Kelso, a pioneer citizen.

Geography
Kelso is located three miles southwest of Scott City and 120 miles south of St. Louis. U.S. Route 61, often called the Blues Highway, passes through Kelso.

Kelso is located at 37.19556°N, -89.55167°W (37.195450, -89.551591).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 586 people, 228 households, and 168 families living in the village. The population density was 1831.3 PD/sqmi. There were 243 housing units at an average density of 759.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.63% White, 0.17% Black or African American, 0.17% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.51% from other races, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 228 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.8% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 41 years. 21.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 15.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 527 people, 216 households, and 147 families living in the village. The population density was 1,653.2 PD/sqmi. There were 226 housing units at an average density of 709.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.34% White, 0.19% Native American, 1.33% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.09% of the population. The predominant religion is Catholicism.

There were 216 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,294, and the median income for a family was $51,719. Males had a median income of $37,500 versus $21,518 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,099. None of the families and 1.6% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under-18s and 4.5% of those over 64.

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Dunbarton, New Hampshire

Dunbarton is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,005 at the 2020 census, up from 2,758 at the 2010 census.

History
Originally granted as "Gorham's-town" in 1735, and re-granted as "Starkstown" in 1748, the town was incorporated in 1765 as Dunbarton. The name came from Dunbartonshire in Scotland, hometown to Archibald Stark, a prominent settler.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 81.1 sqkm, of which 79.9 sqkm are land and 1.2 sqkm are water, comprising 1.48% of the town. The town is drained to the northeast by tributaries of the Turkey River, to the southeast by Black Brook and its tributaries, and to the west by tributaries of the Piscataquog River. The entire town is within the Merrimack River watershed. The highest point in Dunbarton is 925 ft above sea level near NH Route 13 north of Dunbarton Center.

The town claims to be the location of the geographic center of New England, based on a Boston University calculation from 2008.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Bow (northeast)
 * Hooksett (east)
 * Goffstown (south)
 * Weare (west)
 * Hopkinton (north)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,226 people, 814 households, and 648 families residing in the town. The population density was 72.1 PD/sqmi. There were 858 housing units at an average density of 27.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.43% White, 0.09% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 0.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 814 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 73.8% were married couples living together, 3.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.3% were non-families. 14.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.0% from 18 to 24, 34.8% from 25 to 44, 26.6% from 45 to 64, and 7.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $65,081, and the median income for a family was $67,448. Males had a median income of $46,042 versus $31,641 for females. The per capita income for the town was $27,892. About 2.3% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Robert Lowell (1917–1977), poet; buried in Stark Cemetery
 * John Ordway (1775–1817), sergeant in the Corps of Discovery, helped lead the Lewis and Clark Expedition
 * Robert Rogers (1731–1795), commander of Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War; loyalist in the American Revolution
 * Caleb Stark (1759–1838), New Hampshire state senator; eldest son of General John Stark and his wife Molly Stark
 * John Stark (1728–1822), New Hampshire native who served as an officer in the British Army during the French and Indian war and a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution; known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777
 * Molly Stark (1737–1814), wife of General John Stark, made famous by his battle cry during the American Revolutionary War; described as "mother of 11 children, homemaker, patriot, and defender of the household"

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Lambert, Missouri

Lambert is an inactive village in Scott County, Missouri, United States. The population was 48 at the 2020 census.

The community has the name of W. C. Lambert, a local judge.

Geography
Lambert is located at 37.095°N, -89.55306°W (37.095043, -89.553170).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.05 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 34 people, 16 households, and 12 families living in the village. The population density was 680.0 PD/sqmi. There were 19 housing units at an average density of 380.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 16 households, of which 18.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 18.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.42.

The median age in the village was 54 years. 14.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.3% were from 45 to 64; and 32.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 49 people, 17 households, and 13 families living in the village. The population density was 942.2 PD/sqmi. There were 17 housing units at an average density of 326.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.92% White, and 4.08% from two or more races.

There were 17 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.5% were married couples living together, and 23.5% were non-families. 11.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.31.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 4.1% from 18 to 24, 34.7% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,375, and the median income for a family was $43,125. Males had a median income of $24,375 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,533. There were no families and 6.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Epsom, New Hampshire

Epsom is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 4,834 at the 2020 census.

History
Incorporated in 1727, Epsom takes its name from Epsom in Surrey, England. Although dotted with several small mountains, the land was suitable for grazing and growing grain. By 1859, when the town's population was 1,366, it had two gristmills and two sawmills.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 89.7 km2, of which 89.1 sqkm are land and 0.5 sqkm are water, comprising 0.57% of the town. The town is drained by the Suncook River and its tributary, the Little Suncook River. Epsom lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed. The highest point in Epsom is the summit of Fort Mountain, at 1413 ft above sea level, in the eastern part of town. Other neighboring small mountains in town include McCoy Mountain (1270 ft) and Nats Mountain (1180 ft).

Adjacent municipalities

 * Pittsfield (north)
 * Northwood (northeast)
 * Deerfield (east)
 * Allenstown (south)
 * Pembroke (southwest)
 * Chichester (west)

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,021 people, 1,491 households, and 1,103 families residing in the town. The population density was 117.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,592 housing units at an average density of 46.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.63% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.10% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.45% of the population.

There were 1,491 households, out of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $50,685, and the median income for a family was $56,875. Males had a median income of $40,995 versus $27,106 for females. The per capita income for the town was $22,026. About 1.9% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Three New Hampshire state routes and two U.S. routes cross Epsom.

 * NH 9, U.S. Route 4, and U.S. Route 202 run concurrently through town, connecting Chichester in the west to Northwood in the east. It is known locally as Dover Road.
 * NH 28 crosses the western side of town, roughly paralleling the Suncook River, connecting Pembroke to Chichester along Suncook Valley Road.
 * NH 107 enters from Deerfield at the eastern edge of town in the vicinity of Northwood Lake, and joins NH 9, US 4, and US 202 to form a four-way concurrency before entering Northwood. It follows North Road before joining the other routes.

Notable people

 * John Dolbeer (1827–1902), inventor, entrepreneur
 * Noah Martin (1801–1863), doctor; 30th governor of New Hampshire
 * Andrew McClary (1730–1775), highest-ranking officer to fall in the Battle of Bunker Hill; Fort McClary in Kittery, Maine, is named in his honor
 * John B. Sanborn (1826–1904), lawyer and Civil War-era brigadier general; state representative in Minnesota
 * Walter Henry Sanborn (1845–1928), U.S. federal judge

In popular culture
Epsom was the town where Leo Rockway (known initially as "Joe") in Stephen King's The Stand was from.

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Franklin, New Hampshire

Franklin is a city in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 8,741, the lowest figure of New Hampshire's 13 cities. Franklin includes the village of West Franklin.

History
Situated at the confluence of the Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee rivers that form the Merrimack River, the town was settled by Anglo-European colonists in 1764 and originally known as "Pemigewasset Village". It was taken from portions of Salisbury, Andover, Sanbornton and Northfield. The name "Franklin" was adopted in 1820 in honor of statesman and founding father Benjamin Franklin. Water power from the falls on the Winnipesaukee River helped it develop as a mill town. It incorporated as a town in 1828, and then as a city in 1895.

Daniel Webster was born in a section of Franklin that was then part of Salisbury. There is a state historic site located off Route 127 that preserves the famous orator's childhood home. As an adult, Webster owned "The Elms", a farm near the Merrimack River along present-day Route 3.

In 1943, the Army Corps of Engineers created the Franklin Falls Reservoir above Franklin by constructing the Franklin Falls Dam for flood control on the Pemigewasset River.

Geography
Franklin is located in northern Merrimack County at 43.44694°N, -71.65694°W (43.446956, −71.656966).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 75.5 sqkm, of which 71.1 sqkm are land and 4.5 sqkm are water, comprising 5.95% of the town. It is drained by the Winnipesaukee, Pemigewasset and Merrimack rivers. Webster Lake is in the north. The highest point in Franklin is an unnamed summit near the northwestern corner of the city limits, where the elevation reaches approximately 1370 ft above sea level. Franklin lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.

U.S. Route 3 and New Hampshire Route 11 form Central Street, the main street of Franklin. Heading east, the two routes lead to Tilton and Laconia. US 3 leads south to Boscawen and Concord, while NH 11 goes west to Andover and New London. New Hampshire Route 127 also passes through downtown Franklin, leading southwest to Salisbury and Contoocook, and north into Sanbornton. New Hampshire Route 3A leads north from West Franklin to Bristol.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Sanbornton (northeast)
 * Tilton (east)
 * Northfield (southeast)
 * Boscawen (south)
 * Salisbury (southwest)
 * Andover (west)
 * Hill (northwest)

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 8,477 people, 3,407 households, and 2,179 families residing in the city. There were 3,938 housing units, of which 531, or 13.5%, were vacant. 193 of the vacant units were for seasonal or recreational use. The racial makeup of the town was 96.2% white, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.02% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.3% some other race, and 1.7% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 3,407 households, 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.8% were headed by married couples living together, 13.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% were someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43, and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, 22.3% of the population were under the age of 18, 8.0% were from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

For the period 2011–2015, the estimated median annual income for a household was $43,237, and the median income for a family was $52,390. Male full-time workers had a median income of $43,179 versus $34,708 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,318. 21.1% of the population and 16.6% of families were below the poverty line. 40.2% of the population under the age of 18 and 12.5% of those 65 or older were living in poverty.

Education

 * Franklin High School
 * Franklin Middle School
 * Paul Smith Elementary School

Sites of interest

 * Sulphite Railroad Bridge (the "upside-down" railroad bridge)
 * Daniel Webster Birthplace State Historic Site

Notable people

 * Jedh Barker (1945–1967), U.S. Marine; posthumously received the Medal of Honor
 * Vaughn Blanchard (1889–1969), Olympic track and field athlete
 * Cornelia James Cannon (1876–1969), feminist reformer
 * Walter Bradford Cannon (1871–1945), physiologist
 * Warren F. Daniell (1826–1913), manufacturer, stock breeder, banker, U.S. congressman
 * Ram Dass (1931–2019), spiritual leader (occasional resident)
 * John King Fairbank (1907–1991), historian (summer resident)
 * Robert Moller Gilbreth (1920–2007), New Hampshire state legislator, educator, businessman
 * Robert M. Leach (1879–1952), U.S. congressman
 * G. W. Pierce (1872–1956), professor of physics at Harvard University and inventor in the development of electronic telecommunications
 * Katherine Call Simonds (1865–1946), musician, dramatic soprano, author, composer
 * Daniel Webster (1782–1852), Secretary of State, U.S. senator, congressman

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Hill, New Hampshire

Hill is a town in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 1,017 at the 2020 census. It is home to William Thomas State Forest.

History
Originally granted as "New Chester" in 1753, the town took the name "Hill" in 1837 in honor of Isaac Hill, governor of New Hampshire from 1836 to 1839. To accommodate the construction of the Franklin Falls Dam, the village of Hill was relocated in 1941.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 69.2 sqkm, of which 68.8 sqkm are land and 0.5 sqkm are water, comprising 0.66% of the town. The Pemigewasset River forms the eastern boundary of the town, and its tributary the Smith River forms two portions of the northern boundary. The southwestern corner of the town drains south via Mountain Brook to the Blackwater River in neighboring Andover, a tributary of the Contoocook River. Via the Pemigewasset and Contoocook rivers, Hill lies fully within the Merrimack River watershed.

The highest point in town is Dickinson Hill, with an approximate elevation of 1910 ft above sea level.

Adjacent municipalities

 * Bristol (north)
 * New Hampton (northeast)
 * Sanbornton (east)
 * Franklin (southeast)
 * Andover (south)
 * Danbury (west)
 * Alexandria (northwest)

Demographics
At the 2000 census there were 992 people, 382 households, and 271 families living in the town. The population density was 37.1 PD/sqmi. There were 436 housing units at an average density of 16.3 per square mile (6.3/km$2$). The racial makeup of the town was 98.99% White, 0.10% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, and 0.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.20%.

Of the 382 households 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.8% were non-families. 21.2% of households were one person and 8.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.01.

The age distribution was 26.7% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 25.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% 65 or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.8 males.

The median household income was $48,333 and the median family income was $50,000. Males had a median income of $32,120 versus $24,313 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,004. About 2.9% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Education
Hill has one school, Jennie D. Blake Elementary School, which serves students in kindergarten through sixth grade. The school was named for Jennie Lind Dickerson Blake, a Hill resident who was born on July 16, 1878. As of 2017, 68 students were enrolled in the school.

Notable people

 * Augustus C. French (1808–1864), ninth governor of Illinois; born in Hill

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Castle Point, Missouri

Castle Point is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,962 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.7 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, Castle Point had a population of 3,962. The ethnic makeup of the population was 92.9% non-Hispanic African-American, 4.7% non-Hispanic white, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.6% from two or more races and 0.6% Hispanic or Latino.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 4,559 people, 1,408 households, and 1,163 families in the CDP. The population density was 6,653.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,571 housing units at an average density of 2,292.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 9.54% White, 88.66% African American, 0.31% Native American, 0.04% Asian, 0.04% from other races, and 1.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42%.

Of the 1,408 households 44.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 40.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.4% were non-families. 14.8% of households were one person and 3.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 3.24 and the average family size was 3.55.

The age distribution was 37.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.3% 65 or older. The median age was 27 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.8 males.

The median household income was $31,081 and the median family income was $33,281. Males had a median income of $29,919 versus $21,113 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $11,386. About 22.6% of families and 24.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.4% of those under age 18 and 18.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Champ, Missouri

Champ is a village in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10 at the 2020 census.

History
Champ was founded in 1959 by Bill Bangert, a former track and field athlete who was once mayor of Berkeley, Missouri. Bangert was the mayor of Champ for 18 years, and later moved to California. The majority of the land area of Champ is currently a landfill, which opened in 1974. The remainder encompasses the six households listed in the 2010 census and Grace Church.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.81 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 13 people, 6 households, and 3 families living in the village. The population density was 16.0 PD/sqmi. There were 6 housing units at an average density of 7.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Of the 6 households 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, and 50.0% were non-families. 50.0% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the village was 57.5 years. 15.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 23.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.8% male and 46.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 12 people, 4 households, and 4 families living in the village. The population density was 14.4 people per square mile (5.5/km$2$). There were 6 housing units at an average density of 7.2 per square mile (2.8/km$2$). The racial makeup of the village was 66.67% White, and 33.33% from two or more races. Of the 4 households 50.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 100.0% were married couples living together, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were one person and none had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 3.00 and the average family size was 3.00.

The age distribution was 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 33.3% from 25 to 44, 25.0% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 140.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.0 males.

The median household income was $75,487 and the median family income was $75,487. Males had a median income of $75,487 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,762. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Chesterfield, Missouri

Chesterfield is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. It is a western suburb of St. Louis. As of the 2020 census, the population was 49,999, making it the state's 14th most populous city. The broader valley of Chesterfield was originally referred to as "Gumbo Flats", derived from its soil, which though very rich and silty, resembled gumbo when wet.

Ancient history
Present-day Chesterfield is known to have been a site of Native American inhabitation for thousands of years. A site in western Chesterfield containing artwork and carvings has been dated as 4,000 years old. A Mississippian site, dated to around the year 1000, containing the remains of what have been identified as a market and ceremonial center, is also located in modern Chesterfield.

Historical communities
The present-day city of Chesterfield is made up of several smaller historical communities, including:
 * Bellefontaine (French for "beautiful spring"), or as the locals called it, "Hilltown", dates to about 1837 with the arrival of August Hill. The first post office was established as Bellemonte ("beautiful mountain") in 1851. Eighteen years later, in 1869, the town and post office name were both changed to Bellefontaine. Rinkel's Market was a familiar landmark for years, at the intersection of present-day Olive Boulevard and Chesterfield Parkway.
 * The town of Lake started out as "Hog Hollow," in about 1850. The post office was established as Hog Hollow in 1871, but a year later the town's name was changed to what some thought was the more suitable name of Lake. Zierenberg's General Merchandise and Saloon (built around 1880) was a well-known landmark at the 18-mile marker on Olive Street Road. The original structure was destroyed by fire in 1918. It was replaced by the existing structure on the same site (Olive Boulevard and Hog Hollow Road).
 * Gumbo is located in the valley at the present intersection of Chesterfield Airport Road and Long Road. A notable landmark (until it was razed in 1998) was the old Twenty Five Mile House - so named because of its distance from downtown St. Louis. Gumbo's name derived from its soil, which though very rich and silty, when wet became gumbo mud. A substance very similar to gravel was made from Gumbo mud and used for streets and sidewalks in Forest Park during the 1904 World's Fair. Gumbo's post office operated from 1882 to 1907.
 * Monarch (earlier called Atherton, then Eatherton) was one of the settlements that sprang up along the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific rail line when it came through the valley in the late 1870s. William Sutton's General Store stood on the northwest corner of Eatherton and Centaur Roads. Their post office operated from 1895 to 1907, when the mail was transferred to Chesterfield. A well-known residence in Monarch was named "The Shadows"; it still survives, with a commanding view from its bluff site.
 * Bonhomme, which is French for "good man," is located at the extreme western end of Olive Street Road. It had a blacksmith shop, grist mill, store, post office and Fenn's saw mill; but it was all washed away in the late 19th century by the Missouri River. Bonhomme was a popular name in St. Louis County; with Bonhomme streets, roads, creeks, churches and townships still so-named. However, this Bonhomme is the only one that ever had its own post office.

1967 tornado
On January 24, 1967, a violent F4 tornado ripped a 21 mi path of destruction across St. Louis County. It was the fourth-worst tornado to hit the St. Louis metro area and the most recent F4 tornado to hit the city. The tornado developed near the Chesterfield Manor nursing home and then moved through River Bend Estates and across northeast St. Louis County.

Incorporation as Chesterfield
The name "Chesterfield" was given by landowner Justus Post who arrived in Missouri in 1815 and began amassing an estate in the location of the present-day city. Post had grown up in Vermont, not far from the town of Chesterfield, New Hampshire, which sits on the border between New Hampshire and Vermont. Although Post eventually left Missouri and moved to Illinois, his chosen placename of "Chesterfield" stuck.

For many years, "Chesterfield" was an all-inclusive place-name for a vast, unincorporated sub-region of western St. Louis County (called "West County" by metro area residents) containing the unincorporated historical communities listed above, plus areas now incorporated as cities of their own (e.g., Ballwin). Police and fire protection in the community were fragmented and sporadic, the former provided by St. Louis County. As the population grew, Chesterfield Mall and other retail and commercial real estate developments sprang up; however, many residents were concerned about the lack of quality public services, and that the municipal sales tax benefited the county instead of the community.

An organization was formed calling itself the "Chesterfield Incorporation Study Committee." Headed by its president, John A. Nuetzel (himself a former president of the River Bend Association, a zoning watchdog group), the members "passed the hat" at neighborhood meetings, engaged legal help, drew up metes and bounds, and forced several failed public votes for incorporation. After a number of years, in 1988, The City of Chesterfield was finally established by its residents, and has thrived as perhaps West County's premier residential, business, retail, and transportation center.

Flood of 1993
On July 30, 1993, the levee that protected Gumbo Flats (now known as the Chesterfield Valley) from the Missouri River failed. This was the first time the levee had failed since 1935. The town was told to evacuate, and the whole area of Gumbo Flats was flooded by feet of water. Today, the area has become the Chesterfield Commons retail area.

Scientific history
At the Chesterfield Village Research Center the first work on genetically-modified organisms took place, with the first genetically modified potato being grown on 2 June 1987.

Geography
Chesterfield is located approximately 25 mi west of St. Louis. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 33.52 sqmi, of which 31.78 sqmi is land and 1.74 sqmi is water.

Portions of Chesterfield are located in the floodplain of the Missouri River, now known as Chesterfield Valley, formerly as Gumbo Flats. Here several small creeks empty into the Missouri River (Caulks Creek and Bonhomme Creek). This area was submerged during the Great Flood of 1993; higher levees built since then have led to extensive commercial development in the valley. Chesterfield Valley is the location of Spirit of St. Louis Airport, used for corporate aviation, as well as the longest outdoor strip mall in America.

Demographics
According to the 2007–2011 American Community Survey estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $95,006, and the median income for a family was $88,568. Males had a median income of $94,322 versus $54,934 for females. The per capita income for the city was $51,725. About 1.7% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 3.3% of those age 65 or over.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 49,999 people, 19,378 households, and 13,458 families in Chesterfield. The population density was 1,570.3 per square mile (606.4/km$2$). There were 20,263 housing units at an average density of 636.4 per square mile (245.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 75.77% (37,886) white, 3.18% (1,591) black or African-American, 0.17% (87) Native American, 14.38% (7,192) Asian, 0.04% (21) Pacific Islander, 1.06% (529) from other races, and 5.39% (2,693) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.7% (1,283) of the population.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $120,394 (with a margin of error of +/- $10,152) and the median family income was $150,240 (+/- $8,440). Males had a median income of $92,020 (+/- $6,293) versus $44,789 (+/- $4,524) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $65,404 (+/- $5,414). Approximately, 1.8% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under the age of 18 and 3.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 47,484 people, 19,224 households, and 13,461 families living in the city. The population density was 1494.1 PD/sqmi. There were 20,393 housing units at an average density of 641.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 86.5% White, 2.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 8.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 19,224 households, of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 46.6 years. 22.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.5% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

Economy
Reinsurance Group of America, Dierbergs, Kellwood, Amdocs, Aegion and Broadstripe have their headquarters in Chesterfield. Chesterfield has three malls, two of which are outlet malls as well as a strip mall called the Chesterfield Commons.

Top employers
According to the City's 2013 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, the top employers in the city are:

Arts and culture
St. Louis County Library Samuel C. Sachs Branch is in Chesterfield.

Parks and recreation
Faust Park contains a playground, historical village, walking trail, carousel, and The Butterfly House, which opened in 1998. A nearby cement butterfly sculpture by Bob Cassilly was dedicated in 1999.

Recreation facilities in Chesterfield include Chesterfield Amphitheater, Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex, and Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center.

Public schools
Rockwood School District serves the western portions of the city, and Parkway School District serves the east. District schools located in Chesterfield include:

 * Chesterfield Elementary
 * Green Trails Elementary
 * Highcroft Ridge Elementary
 * Kehrs Mill Elementary
 * Marquette High School
 * Parkway Central High School
 * Parkway Central Middle
 * Parkway West High School
 * Parkway West Middle
 * River Bend Elementary
 * Shenandoah Valley Elementary
 * Wild Horse Elementary

Private schools
There are four private elementary schools: Chesterfield Day School, Chesterfield Montessori School, Ascension School, and Incarnate Word School. Barat Academy is a private high school.

Colleges, universities and trade schools
Logan College of Chiropractic offers undergraduate and graduate level courses on Chiropractic, Pre-Chiropractic, Sport Science and Rehabilitation medicine.

Highways and major roads
Interstate 64 (locally referred to as "Highway 40") runs East-West through Chesterfield. There are seven exits serving the city (numbers 14-21). Missouri Route 340 (a.k.a., Olive Blvd.) runs on East-West through much of Chesterfield, before turning Southwest near the I-64 Interchange; its name changes to Clarkson Road south of this junction. Missouri Route 141 runs along the eastern border between Chesterfield and Town and Country. Route 141's northern terminus was, until recently, located in Chesterfield at Olive Blvd. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and St. Louis County Department of Highways and Traffic (DHT) began construction of Route 141 in Chesterfield in 2009. MoDOT expanded Route 141 between just south of Ladue Road (Route AB) to Olive Boulevard (Route 340). DHT extends Route 141 from Olive Road to the Page Avenue Extension (Route 364) at the Maryland Heights Expressway.

Public transportation
Public transportation is provided by Metro and connects Chesterfield to many other portions of Greater St. Louis by numerous bus routes.

Air
Spirit of St. Louis Airport is located in the Chesterfield Valley; the airport is owned by St. Louis County.

Rail
Central Midland Railway (CMR), a division of Progressive Rail Inc. of Minnesota, provides regular freight rail service to industrial customers located in the Chesterfield Valley. CMR operates the far eastern segment of the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway's St. Louis to Kansas City main line that was constructed in 1870. The active portion of the former CRI&P line runs from the north side of St. Louis, where it connects with the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and Union Pacific Railroad, and now terminates in Union, Missouri. A primary rail customer in Chesterfield is a RockTenn (formerly Smurfit Stone) corrugated packaging plant which is located on a spur track that extends from the main track northward along the east end of the runway of the Spirit of St. Louis Airport. RockTenn typically receives inbound shipments of corrugated paper.

Notable people

 * Michael Avenatti, convicted felon, attorney, and entrepreneur, moved to Chesterfield as a child.
 * Max Scherzer, professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers (baseball), was born in Chesterfield.
 * Clayton Keller, professional ice hockey player who is an alternate captain for the Arizona Coyotes, was born in Chesterfield.

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Clarkson Valley, Missouri

Clarkson Valley is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,609 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.75 sqmi, of which 2.70 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

Demographics
Clarkson Valley is an affluent St. Louis suburb in the 63005 zip code. The Average Household income in and around the city was $257,536 in 2019, which was down from $269,606 in 2018 but up from $177,242 a decade earlier.

2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 2,609 people, 936 households, and 824 families living in the city. The population density was 966.3 PD/sqmi. There were 911 housing units at an average density of 337.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.8% White, 1.3% African American, 4.0% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 4.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3% of the population.

There were 936 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 88.0% were married couples living together, 6.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present. The average family size was 2.96%

The median age in the city was 51.8 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.1% were under the age of 5; 12.8% were from 5 to 14;  5.9% were from 15 to 17; and 27.6% were 65 years of age or older.

The gender makeup of the city was 51.0% male and 48.9% female.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,632 people, 882 households, and 801 families living in the city. The population density was 974.8 PD/sqmi. There were 913 housing units at an average density of 338.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 1.5% African American, 3.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 882 households, of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.3% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 9.2% were non-families. 7.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.98 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 46.9 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 13.1% were from 25 to 44; 39.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,675 people, 884 households, and 818 families living in the city. The population density was 995.1 PD/sqmi. There were 898 housing units at an average density of 334.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.17% White, 1.35% African American, 0.19% Native American, 3.21% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 884 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 89.8% were married couples living together, 1.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 7.4% were non-families. 6.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 19.1% from 25 to 44, 39.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $153,933, and the median income for a family was $156,489. Males had a median income of $100,000 versus $48,438 for females. The per capita income for the city was $63,563. About 0.5% of families and 0.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty-five or over.

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Clayton, Missouri

Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, and borders the independent city of St. Louis. The population was 17,355 at the 2020 census. Organized in 1877, the city was named after Ralph Clayton, a former slave owner, who donated the land for the St. Louis County courthouse.

Cityscape
The architecture of central Clayton reflects its economic activity and eras of growth. An impressive collection of mid-century modern low and high rise structures contrast with earlier mansions, stores and flats. Its surrounding residential neighborhoods maintain a dense, walkable character and were largely developed in the pre-war era. These neighborhoods consist of brick walkups, apartment buildings, mansions and modest single family homes centered around several small business districts.

Claverach Park
Claverach Park is a residential neighborhood bounded by Wydown Boulevard on the north, Ridgemoor Drive and Big Bend Boulevard on the east, Clayton Road on the south, and Audubon Drive on the west. The neighborhood was planned in the early 1920s by Julius Pitzman who avoided a traditional street grid in favor of curvilinear streets lined by stately trees, one centrally located neighborhood park, and 9 pocket parks. Oak Knoll Park, Clayton's second largest park and the former home to the St. Louis Academy of Science, is located in the neighborhood.

Clayshire
Clayshire is a suburban neighborhood bounded by Forest Park Parkway on the north, Interstate 170 on the east, Clayton Road on the south and the Ladue city limit to the west and includes the subdivision of Tanglewood. Unlike Clayton's denser pre-war residential neighborhoods, Clayshire is characterized by a more post-war suburban development pattern. Neighborhood parks include Anderson Park, Clayshire Park, and Whitburn Park as well as a pedestrian underpass beneath I-170 that connects to Shaw Park. There is a small commercial area at the intersection of Clayton Road and Brentwood Boulevard.

Davis Place
A large residential neighborhood, Davis Place is characterized primarily by single family homes with some apartment buildings along Hanley Road and Brentwood Boulevard. Its boundaries are Forest Park Parkway on the north, Hanley Road on the east, Clayton Road on the south, and Brentwood Boulevard on the west. The neighborhood includes the subdivisions Country Club Place, Country Club Court, and Remmerts. Davis Place is also home to the Shops of Clayton commercial corridor along Clayton Road.

DeMun
Part of the Hi-Pointe–DeMun Historic District, DeMun is primarily a residential neighborhood on the eastern edge of Clayton. It is a dense and walkable neighborhood characterized by brick and limestone pre-war apartment blocks, single family homes and small commercial areas centered around DeMun Avenue and Clayton Road. The neighborhood is also home to Concordia Seminary, the South Campus of Washington University, and three public parks (Concordia, DeMun, and Henry Wright).

The boundaries of DeMun in Clayton are Concordia Seminary's northern property line and Northwood Avenue, the St. Louis city limit to the east, Clayton Road to the south, and Big Bend Boulevard to the west.

Downtown Clayton
Downtown Clayton is the seat of St. Louis County government and home to its headquarters campus. The neighborhood is home to three of the St. Louis region's six Fortune 500 headquarters; Centene Corporation, Emerson Electric, and Graybar. Additionally, the neighborhood is home to five of the region's 11 Fortune 1000 headquarters; Advantage Solutions, Belden, Caleres, Energizer Holdings, and Olin Corporation. Commerce Bank, the Regional Business Council and the St. Louis Club are located here as well. Downtown Clayton is known for its many restaurants and cafes and hosts the St. Louis Art Fair during September each year. Recently, the neighborhood has entered a period of significant redevelopment and new construction with the opening of the Two Twelve Clayton and Ceylon apartment buildings in 2017, Centene Plaza C in 2019, and Forsyth Pointe in 2023. As of 2022, downtown Clayton had seven projects, worth approximately $600 million, either in development or under construction.

The boundaries of downtown Clayton are Maryland Avenue on the north, the University City limit on the east, Forest Park Parkway on the south, and Brentwood Boulevard on the west. The neighborhood is served by MetroLink via the Blue Line at the Clayton and Forsyth stations.

Moorlands
Like Clayton's other urban, walkable neighborhoods, the Moorlands is characterized by large, pre-war masonry apartment buildings and single family homes with high-rise apartment buildings along Hanley Road and a small commercial district at the intersection of Hanley and Wydown Boulevard. Most of the single family homes are concentrated east of Glenridge Drive while most of the apartment buildings are concentrated to the west. The neighborhood's boundaries are Wydown Boulevard on the north, Audubon Drive on the east, Clayton Road on the south, and Hanley Road on the west.

North Clayton
North Clayton is a dense, walkable set of neighborhoods that encompass all of Clayton north of Maryland Avenue. The area is mostly made up of single family homes with office, apartment and condo buildings located primarily between Meramec Avenue and Brentwood Boulevard. Commercial corridors include Meramec and Maryland avenues. The neighborhood is home to Kol Rinah synagogue, St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Mid County branch of the St. Louis County Library, and Centene's corporate training center. Neighborhood parks include Taylor Park and Hanley Park which includes the historic Hanley House.

Subdivisions within North Clayton include the Bemiston additions, Clayton Gardens, Colonial Park, Hanley Place, and Maryland Terrace. Its boundaries to the north and east are the city limits with University City, its southern boundary is Maryland Avenue, and its western boundary is the Ladue city limit.

Other neighborhoods
Other neighborhoods and subdivisions within Clayton include Brentmoor and Brentmoor Park, Carrswold, Ellenwood, Forest Ridge, Hillcrest, Parkside, Skinker Heights, Southmoor, Tesson, Tuscany Park, Wydown Forest, and Wydown Terrace.

Demographics
In the St. Louis region, Clayton is well known for housing a wealthy, educated, professional, and often dual-income population.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 17,355 people, 5,587 households, and 3,275 families in Clayton. The population density was 6,914.3 per square mile (2,674.1/km$2$). There were 6,061 housing units at an average density of 2,414.7 per square mile (933.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 71.37% (12,386) white, 8.07% (1,400) black or African-American, 0.16% (28) Native American, 12.88% (2,235) Asian, 0.01% (2) Pacific Islander, 1.04% (181) from other races, and 6.47% (1,123) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.6% (609) of the population.

Of the 5,587 households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18; 50.2% were married couples living together; 27.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 34.5% consisted of individuals and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.2 and the average family size was 2.9.

16.8% of the population was under the age of 18, 25.4% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.9 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 96.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $108,387 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,440) and the median family income was $157,621 (+/- $21,434). Males had a median income of $54,146 (+/- $10,043) versus $36,023 (+/- $10,664) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $42,336 (+/- $3,903). Approximately, 6.2% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under the age of 18 and 2.8% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15,939 people, 5,322 households, and 2,921 families living in the city. The population density was 6427.0 PD/sqmi. There were 6,321 housing units at an average density of 2548.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 78.0% White, 8.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 10.8% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population.

There were 5,322 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.3% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.1% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the city was 29.2 years. 15.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 27.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,825 people, 5,370 households, and 2,797 families living in the city. The population density was 5,164.4 PD/sqmi. There were 5,852 housing units at an average density of 2,356.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.94% White, 7.77% Black or African American, 0.12% Native American, 5.62% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 5,370 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.4% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 47.9% were non-families. 40.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $64,184, and the median income for a family was $107,346. Males had a median income of $64,737 versus $42,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $48,055. About 5.0% of families and 7.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.5% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
Clayton is governed via a six-member board of aldermen and a mayor. Aldermen are elected from one of three wards with each electing two members. The mayor is elected in a citywide vote. A city clerk is appointed by the Mayor and Board of Aldermen. Police services are provided by the Clayton Police Department, led by Chief Mark J. Smith, with fire and rescue services provided by the Clayton Fire Department, led by Chief Ernie Rhodes.

Currently the mayor of Clayton is Michelle Harris and the Board of Aldermen includes: Because of its status as the St. Louis County seat, Clayton is home to the St. Louis County Council, the St. Louis County courts, the Buzz Westfall Justice Center, and the St. Louis County Police headquarters.

Economy
Clayton is one of the St. Louis region's primary business districts and the second largest after downtown St. Louis. The city boasts roughly 46,000 daytime employees and is home to a large and diverse group of the region's Fortune 1000 headquarters, blue chip companies, law firms, and banks.

In addition to the largest employers listed below, other companies that call Clayton home or have operations there include Bank of America, Barry-Wehmiller, Cassidy Turley, Cushman & Wakefield, JPMorgan Chase, Stifel, and Straub's Markets. The unemployment rate in 2021 was 1.3%.

Public transportation

Clayton is served by the Blue Line of the St. Louis region's MetroLink light rail system. The city has two stations: the Forsyth station, which serves downtown Clayton but is within city limits of University City; and Clayton. Metro Transit also operates the Clayton Transit Center on Shaw Park Drive, which connects the Clayton light rail station with multiple MetroBus routes and paratransit services.

Major roads and highways
Major arterial routes in Clayton include Big Bend Boulevard, Brentwood Boulevard, Clayton Road, Forest Park Parkway, Hanley Road, and Interstate 170. Forsyth Boulevard (which changes to Old Bonhomme between North Clayton and University City) was at one time an ancient Native American trail and was part of the route of the 1904 Olympic marathon. Other primary routes in the city include Maryland Avenue and Wydown Boulevard, the latter of which was named a Great Street by the American Planning Association in 2010.

Higher education
The city is home to Fontbonne University and Concordia Seminary of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. A portion of Washington University's Danforth Campus, the South 40, is located in eastern Clayton and primarily consists of student housing. Washington University's West Campus is located in downtown Clayton and houses offices for the library, information technology, and other university departments. In 2007, Washington University acquired its South Campus in the DeMun neighborhood which is used primarily by intramural and club sports programs in addition to community theater groups.

Primary and secondary schools
The city's public schools are operated by the School District of Clayton, which includes the entire city. Its three public elementary schools are Glenridge Elementary School in the Moorlands neighborhood, Captain Elementary School in the DeMun neighborhood, and Meramec Elementary School in Davis Place. These schools feed into Wydown Middle School on Wydown Boulevard which in turn feeds into Clayton High School, next to Shaw Park near downtown Clayton. In 2021 the district's enrollment was 2,412 students.

Several of Clayton's elementary schools have been closed or repurposed. Bellevue School served one year as the Seventh Grade Center and was ultimately sold, demolished, and replaced with a medical office building connected to St. Mary's Hospital across Bellevue Avenue. Gay School is now the Clayton Family Center; Maryland School has been repurposed into a Centene training center; DeMun School burned in a fire and was replaced by Ralph M. Captain Elementary; and, after Brown v. Board of Education abolished segregated schools, Crispus Attucks School in downtown Clayton was demolished and replaced with an office building.

Public libraries
The St. Louis County Library operates the Mid-County Branch in Clayton, which was rebuilt and reopened on September 4, 2020.

Parks and recreation
At 30-acres, Shaw Park is the largest park in Clayton. The park hosts an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a diving pool with three platforms, 11 tennis courts, an ice rink, a baseball and soccer field, volleyball courts, handball courts, a sensory garden, a trail, a playground, and multiple pavilions. The park hosts Clayton's Independence Day celebration and the Taste of Clayton food festival. The city's second-largest park is the 14.5-acre Oak Knoll Park which was once home to the St. Louis area's Academy of Science before the organization moved to Forest Park and became the St. Louis Science Center.

Clayton is home to several additional neighborhood parks that include Anderson Park, Clayshire Park, Concordia Park, DeMun Park, Hanley Park, Henry Wright Park, Maryland Avenue Park, Taylor Park, Whitburn Park, and Wydown Park.

Additionally, the city is served by the Great Rivers Greenway District's Centennial Greenway, which enters the city on the north near Gay Avenue and ends in Shaw Park. Other routes with dedicated bicycle lanes include Maryland Avenue and Wydown Boulevard, the latter of which connects Clayton to St. Louis' Forest Park.

title: Clayton, Missouri