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Albany, Missouri

Albany is a city and county seat of Gentry County, Missouri, United States. With an annual growth rate of -0.30%. The population was 1,679 at the 2020 census.

History
Albany was originally called Athens, and under the latter name was platted in 1845. The present name is a transfer from Albany, New York, the native home of a local judge. A post office called Albany has been in operation since 1857.

The Albany Carnegie Public Library, Gentry County Courthouse, and Samuel and Pauline Peery House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Albany is located at the intersection of US Route 136 and Missouri Route 85. The East Fork of the Grand River flows past to the west and joins the Grand River three miles to the south of the city. Stanberry is eleven miles to the west and Bethany is about 14 miles to the east in Harrison County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.44 sqmi, all land.

Climate
Situated in a transitional climate area, Albany has a humid continental climate (Köppen climate classification Dfa) with hot, humid summers and cold winters.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,730 people, 753 households, and 446 families living in the city. The population density was 709.0 PD/sqmi. There were 880 housing units at an average density of 360.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.2% White, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 753 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 35.7% 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 2.21 and the average family size was 2.87.

The median age in the city was 44.1 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 26% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,937 people, 858 households, and 515 families living in the city. The population density was 790.6 PD/sqmi. There were 948 housing units at an average density of 386.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.07% White, 0.05% African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.10% Asian, 0.05% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 858 households, out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.9% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.3% 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 22.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,912, and the median income for a family was $36,042. Males had a median income of $24,321 versus $21,813 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,552. About 9.8% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 10.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Albany R-III School District operates one elementary school and Albany MS & HS.

The town has a lending library, the Carnegie Library of Albany.

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Darlington, Missouri

Darlington is a village in central Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 66 at the 2020 census.

History
Darlington was laid out in 1879, and named after a railroad employee. A post office has been in operation at Darlington since 1879.

Geography
Darlington is located on the south edge of the Grand River floodplain. Albany lies approximately four miles to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.41 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 121 people, 44 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 295.1 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 119.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.6% White, 0.8% Native American, and 6.6% from two or more races.

There were 44 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.7% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.15.

The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.8% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 113 people, 41 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was 275.7 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 134.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.42% of the population.

There were 41 households, out of which 41.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city the population was spread out, with 36.3% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $32,250. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $15,208 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,586. There were 12.9% of families and 18.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Gentry, Missouri

Gentry is a village in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 56 at the 2020 census.

History
Gentry was platted in 1899 by the railroad. Gentry was named from Gentry County, which was named for Richard Gentry, a hero of the Seminole Wars.

Geography
Gentry is located on the west bank of the Middle Fork of the Grand River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.23 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 72 people, 29 households, and 18 families living in the village. The population density was 313.0 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 152.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.6% White and 1.4% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, of which 34.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.17.

The median age in the village was 36.3 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.4% were from 25 to 44; 26.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.7% 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 101 people, 34 households, and 22 families living in the village. The population density was 445.7 PD/sqmi. There were 44 housing units at an average density of 194.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 34 households, out of which 38.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 17.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 32.4% 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 2.97 and the average family size was 3.78.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 44.6% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 14.9% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 26 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $20,000, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $8,501. There were 25.0% of families and 17.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 10.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Avery Kier
 * Homer Summa

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King City, Missouri

King City is a city in southwest Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 799 at the 2020 census.

History
John Pittsenbarger was the first European settler when he set up a tent in town in 1856. His application to name the town Petersburg was rejected because there was already a town of that name in Boone County, Missouri. According to local legend, the United States Postmaster General submitted his name. The Postmaster General at the time was Horatio King, (although the local history refers to Rufus King)

The town became a stop on the St. Joseph and Des Moines Railway in 1878. The railway eventually became part of the Burlington Northern network and is currently abandoned.

In the first half of the 20th century, King City was the heart of a Kentucky bluegrass seed harvesting region stretching from Kearney, Missouri through King City to Maitland, Missouri, which claimed to harvest more bluegrass seeds than the entire state of Kentucky with King City resident John Weller claiming to be the "King of Blue Grass Raisers.". Bluegrass seed production moved to the farming areas of the Pacific Northwest in the 1950s.

In the 1990s, the Big Pump, a 25 ft high building resembling an electric gasoline pump, was moved from Maryville, Missouri to King City. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. Rufus Limpp, an oil jobber who built the station, is from King City (the Limpp Community Lake by King City is also named for him). The Big Pump is located on the Tri-County Museum grounds.

King City has only one grocery store, McCrea's, a family operated business started by Dean and Virginia McCrea. They have owned the store for more than 50 years, and Mr. McCrea still works there every day.

One prominent former King Citian was celebrated children's author Clyde Robert Bulla, who died in 2007 while living in Warrensburg, Missouri.

In 2006, St. Louis, Missouri-based Wind Capital Group began operation of 27 windmills a mile north of King City. The Bluegrass Ridge Wind Farm is the first commercial electric windmill operation in the state. Its windmills are 300 ft high. The wind farm name celebrates the region's bluegrass heritage.

The Opera Hall Block was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.

Education
There are two schools, an elementary and junior high/high school, both named King City R-1. The schools consisted of neighboring buildings for many years, until a fire confined both schools into a single building while a new high school was constructed. In a subsequent remodeling, the two separate buildings were joined with a classroom/hallway addition. They have finished construction; making a new Ag building and more classrooms in both the High School and Elementary.

Sports
University of Missouri standout and NFL Hall of Famer Roger Wehrli of the former St. Louis (now Arizona) Cardinals is an alumnus of King City High School. King City's football field is named Wehrli Field after him. Currently, committees are engaging in raising funds for the purpose of upgrading the track.

Geography
King City is located on US Route 169 three-quarters of a mile north of the Gentry-Dekalb county line. Stanberry is eleven miles to the north and Union Star in northwest Dekalb County is approximately six miles to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.38 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,013 people, 411 households, and 266 families residing in the city. The population density was 734.1 PD/sqmi. There were 465 housing units at an average density of 337.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 411 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.3% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 20.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.4% male and 53.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,012 people, 418 households, and 285 families reside in the city. The population density was 732.8 PD/sqmi. There were 485 housing units at an average density of 351.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.72% White, 0.20% African American, 0.20% Native American, and 0.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 418 households, of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them. 56.9% of households were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.0% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,605, and the median income for a family was $32,614. Males had a median income of $28,068 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,177. About 11.3% of families and 16.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

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McFall, Missouri

McFall is a rural village, incorporated and thus called a city in Missouri law, located in southeast Gentry County, Missouri, United States. It is also located within the Gentry County administrative subdivision of Miller Township. The population of McFall was 119 at the 2020 census. There is a post office at McFall, also a city hall and fire department, and a small apartment complex.

History
McFall was laid out in 1879, and named after John McFall Sr., the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at McFall since 1879.

Geography
McFall is located on Missouri Route T adjacent to the Gentry-Daviess county line. Albany is approximately 10.5 miles to the northwest and Pattonsburg in Daviess County is six miles to the southeast. The Elam Bend Conservation Area on the Grand River is three miles to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 93 people, 44 households, and 26 families residing in the city. The population density was 300.0 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 232.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 44 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. 38.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.73.

The median age in the city was 47.8 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 11.8% were from 25 to 44; 27% were from 45 to 64; and 31.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 135 people, 57 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The population density was 436.0 PD/sqmi. There were 85 housing units at an average density of 274.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.78% White, 1.48% African American, and 0.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.48% of the population.

There were 57 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.9% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,750, and the median income for a family was $27,679. Males had a median income of $22,708 versus $25,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $28,852. There were 12.8% of families and 18.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.3% of under eighteens and 24.2% of those over 64.

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Stanberry, Missouri

Stanberry is a city in Gentry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,129 at the 2020 census.

History
Stanberry was platted in 1879 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for J. J. Stanberry, original owner of the town site. A post office called Stanberry has been in operation since 1879.

Geography
Stanberry is located in western Gentry County at the intersection of US Routes 136 and 169. Albany is approximately eleven miles to the east and King City is about eleven miles to the south. Wildcat Creek flows past the south side of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.40 sqmi, all land or 896 acres.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,185 people, 477 households, and 304 families living in the city. The population density was 846.4 PD/sqmi. There were 573 housing units at an average density of 409.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% from other races, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 477 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% 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 2.98.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 24.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.2% male and 52.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,243 people, 508 households, and 342 families living in the city. The population density was 942.5 PD/sqmi. There were 589 housing units at an average density of 446.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.47% White, 0.08% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 508 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.5% were non-families. 31.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 21.5% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 27.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $38,684. Males had a median income of $25,774 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,736. About 6.3% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Stanberry is administered by Stanberry R-II School District.

Stanberry has a public library, the Gentry County Library.

Notable person

 * Jim Spainhower, State Treasurer of Missouri from 1973 to 1981

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Ash Grove, Missouri

Ash Grove is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,512 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Ash Grove was laid out in 1853. The city was named from a grove of ash trees near the original town site. A post office called Ash Grove has been in operation since 1849.

The Berry Cemetery, Nathan Boone House, and Gilmore Barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Ash Grove is located at 37.31556°N, -93.58389°W (37.315629, -93.583829).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.22 sqmi, all land.

The city is located approximately twenty miles northwest of Springfield, the state's third-largest city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,472 people, 584 households, and 379 families living in the city. The population density was 1206.6 PD/sqmi. There were 661 housing units at an average density of 541.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.8% of the population.

There were 584 households, of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 41.5 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,430 people, 577 households, and 386 families living in the city. The population density was 1,204.1 PD/sqmi. There were 626 housing units at an average density of 527.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.07% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.42% from other races, and 0.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.49% of the population.

There were 577 households, out of which 33.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.1% were non-families. 28.8% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $39,318. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $20,329 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,548. About 9.1% of families and 13.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 15.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Ma Barker, mother of several criminals who ran the Barker gang
 * Joseph Yoakum, African American landscape artist
 * Nathan Boone, veteran of the War of 1812, a delegate to the Missouri constitutional convention in 1820, and a captain in the 1st United States Regiment of Dragoons at the time of its founding, eventually rising to the rank of lieutenant colonel. Nathan was the youngest son of Daniel Boone.

In May 2023, the Ash Grove High School Pirates baseball team won the Missouri state class 2 baseball tournament, after an undefeated 2022–23 season.

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Battlefield, Missouri

Battlefield is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,990. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town has no post office and shares the ZIP code (65619) with Brookline.

History
A post office called Battlefield was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1940. Battlefield is named for its proximity to the 1861 Battle of Wilson's Creek, one of the first large battles of the American Civil War.

Geography
The community is located in southern Greene County, 1.5 miles north of the Greene - Christian county line. Missouri Route FF passes through the community. Wilsons Creek and Wilson's Creek National Battlefield are two miles west of the townsite.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.50 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,590 people, 2,125 households, and 1,593 families living in the city. The population density was 2236.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,210 housing units at an average density of 884.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.8% White, 1.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 2.1% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 2,125 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 33.8 years. 29.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 33.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,385 people, 857 households, and 719 families living in the city. The population density was 1,202.4 PD/sqmi. There were 885 housing units at an average density of 446.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.11% White, 0.17% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.75% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.46% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.22% of the population.

There were 857 households, out of which 44.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.0% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% were non-families. 12.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 2.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $47,788, and the median income for a family was $51,204. Males had a median income of $32,297 versus $26,028 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,656. About 1.5% of families and 2.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Battlefield, Missouri


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Brookline, Missouri

Brookline is a former village in Greene County, Missouri, United States. The population was 326 at the 2000 census.

History
Brookline was laid out in 1871 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Brookline Station was established in 1871. The community took its name from Brookline, Massachusetts.

Consolidation
In 2005, Brookline consolidated with the city of Republic after a vote of the residents of both communities approved the consolidation. The individual names of Brookline and Republic were to be used for each area, but the town would be governed under the city of Republic. Since this time, the city limit signs of Brookline have been removed and replaced with Republic's. Small markers on the main road through Brookline label the main part of the town, though these are ones used by Missouri for unincorporated communities. Brookline continues to retain its post office and ZIP code and is the official address name for the former community, which is as the intergovernmental agreement between the City of Republic and the Village of Brookline stated:

“Name of Consolidated Municipality – The name of the consolidated municipality shall be “City of Republic.”  To help preserve the identity of the Village, the City will place signs with text “Village of Brookline” at the current corporate limits of the Village. Placement of signage is subject to State sign regulations when placed in State right-of-way. The City of Republic will work with the United States Postal Service to help preserve the history and operation of the Brookline Station Post Office.”

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 139 households, and 97 families residing in the village. The population density was 31.4 /km2. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 14.9 /km2. The racial makeup of the village was 99.08% White, 0.31% Native American, and 0.61% from two or more races.

There were 139 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 25.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% 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 2.76.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,750, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $34,063 versus $25,313 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,130. About 9.5% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.8% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Brookline, Missouri


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Fair Grove, Missouri

Fair Grove is a city in Greene County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,582 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
A post office called Fair Grove has been in operation since 1856. The community was named for a grove of trees near the original town site that reminded the early settlers of Fairgrove, North Carolina, from where they migrated.

The Boegel and Hine Flour Mill-Wommack Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Geography
Fair Grove is located at 37.38111°N, -93.15111°W (37.380992, -93.150996). Fair Grove is located approximately 14 mi north of Springfield on U.S. Route 65.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,393 people, 529 households, and 389 families residing in the city. The population density was 438.1 PD/sqmi. There were 580 housing units at an average density of 182.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.4% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 529 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.1% were from 45 to 64; and 11.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,107 people, 405 households, and 309 families residing in the city. The population density was 357.1 PD/sqmi. There were 421 housing units at an average density of 135.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.19% White, 0.18% Native American, 0.18% Asian, and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 405 households, out of which 43.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.5% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.5% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% 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 3.18.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.6% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city in 2000 was $36,761, and the median income for a family was $41,167. Males had a median income of $30,688 versus $21,447 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,765. About 6.4% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.1% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Fair Grove R-10 School District is a K-12 school district located at 132 N. Main Street in Fair Grove. The school district is again for the ninth year out of 10 and for the last four years Accredited with Distinction in Performance. This is the highest accreditation awarded by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The school enrollment is 1,140 students in the learning centers: grades PreK–4, 5–8, and 9–12. In addition to the basic courses, instruction is provided through classes of remediation, special needs, enrichment, college preparatory, advanced, vocational courses, area vocational school, dual credit and distant learning courses with nearby universities. This district far exceeds the educational opportunities required by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

In 2007, voters approved a tax bond for new construction projects and for renovation of current space. In the summer of 2008, the construction was completed on the new Middle School that was built in 2007 as a result of the tax bond. The New Middle School was opened for the 2008–09 school year. As of May 2013, Fair Grove completed a new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) storm shelter / safe room that the school and community can utilize during a tornado warning. The safe room was featured on the Today show on May 22, 2013, as reported by GoFairGrove.com, Fair Grove's main source for photos, news and information. Fair Grove made national news in 2009 due to part of the high school being destroyed during the May 2009 Southern Plains derecho event and the community has since taken steps to help protect the school and its students.

Arts and culture
The most notable event that takes place in Fair Grove each year is the Fair Grove Heritage Reunion. This always takes place the last full weekend in September. This festival has its roots with the original Fair Grove Fair in the early 1900s and 1910s, and more recently with the Fair Grove Arts and Crafts Festival which started in 1978. Dan and Betty Manning organized a gathering of 12 local craftsmen to sell their wares on the square.

That first year, Granny Poke, in a bedraggled cookshack, fired up her wood stove to cook a batch of brown beans, poke greens, homemade fruit cobbler and cornbread. A short parade began the two-day event, with a small crowd attending. A few men of the town gathered at the mill to learn log splitting and shingle riving, and Sassafras tea, pawpaws and hickory nuts were available, just for the asking.

Since those early years, the organizers of that first festival have seen many changes and improvements. Today, the crowd estimate during the Fair Grove Heritage Reunion is 40,000 to 50,000 on Saturday and around 30,000 on Sunday. The number of booths have increased to almost 400, with many featuring demonstrations, such as weaving, bobbin lace and soap making. The two-day event still includes a parade and a church service in front of the historic mill.

Activities abound throughout the show area. Some of the favorites include corn grinding in the Boegel & Hine Flour Mill, working draft teams, an antique tractor rodeo, horse and mule obstacle course and wheat threshing. Primitive gasoline engines and steam-powered engines are furnished through the Early Day Gas Engines and Tractor Association, Branch 16 and The Ozark Steam Engine Association. Demonstrations of corn shredders and a corn shellers also occur throughout the day.

The 2012 the festival had an estimated 80,000 attendance. In 2007, the festival parade was the longest ever (over 3 hours long) in celebration of the festival's 40th Anniversary.

title: Fair Grove, Missouri


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Republic, Missouri

Republic is a city in Christian and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 18,750. In 2019, its population was 16,938, making it the second largest city in Greene County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is also the fourth largest city in the Springfield, Missouri, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Early settlement in southwest Greene County centered on the community of Little York. When the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad built a line through the area in the early 1870s, Little York was not on the route. Settlement moved two miles away to Brookline which was on the rail line's route.

Another group of settlers decided to take up residency at another area along the tracks just four miles southwest of Brookline. This village eventually became known as Republic, and was incorporated in 1871 While the railroad did go through Republic, there initially was no switch or depot located in the city. A public subscription of $1000 raised the funds to build a depot in the city. Subsequent growth is attributed to the depot's completion.

Consolidation with Village of Brookline
In 2005, the cities of Republic and Brookline consolidated as Missouri State laws allow after a vote of the residents of both communities approved the consolidation with Republic taking over all aspects of city government. Originally, Brookline was to retain its own identity, but the city limit signs have since been changed to Republic's. However, according to Section I (b) of the Intergovernmental Agreement: "'Name of Consolidated Municipality - The name of the consolidated municipality shall be 'City of Republic.' To help preserve the identity of the Village, the City will place signs with text “Village of Brookline” at the current corporate limits of the Village. Placement of signage is subject to State sign regulations when placed in State right-of-way. The City of Republic will work with the United States Postal Service to help preserve the history and operation of the Brookline Station Post Office."

While the Village of Brookline no longer exists as an independent, incorporated community, the post office and associated ZIP Code of 65619 remain in operation. In addition, BNSF Railway continues to designate Brookline as a station point on its network map and system timetables.

Geography
Republic is located at 37.12167°N, -94.47139°W (37.121652, -93.471440). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.31 sqmi, of which 13.30 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water. Most of the city lies in Greene County, and the other is in Christian County.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 18,750 people, 6,594 households, and 4,620 families in Republic. The population density was 1,172.6 per square mile (452.9/km$2$). There were 6,762 housing units at an average density of 422.9 per square mile (163.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 87.88% (16,478) white, 1.31% (245) black or African-American, 0.61% (114) Native American, 0.81% (152) Asian, 0.04% (7) Pacific Islander, 1.16% (218) from other races, and 8.19% (1,536) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.9% (644) of the population.

Of the 6,594 households, 40.4% had children under the age of 18; 44.4% were married couples living together; 24.8% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 21.9% consisted of individuals and 12.1% 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 2.9.

27.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 13.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 85.9 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $55,322 (with a margin of error of +/- $5,127) and the median family income was $63,293 (+/- $6,110). Males had a median income of $41,439 (+/- $2,785) versus $26,164 (+/- $2,835) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $32,497 (+/- $3,661). Approximately, 13.4% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.3% of those under the age of 18 and 11.7% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 14,751 people, 5,516 households, and 3,999 families living in the city. The population density was 1109.1 PD/sqmi. There were 6,139 housing units at an average density of 461.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 5,516 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.5% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.09.

The median age in the city was 32.2 years. 29.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.9% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 10.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 8,438 people, 3,148 households, and 2,379 families living in the city. The population density was 1,508.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,298 housing units at an average density of 589.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.43% White, 0.24% African American, 0.56% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.24% from other races, and 1.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population.

There were 3,148 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.7% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.4% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 12.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,611, and the median income for a family was $37,622. Males had a median income of $30,849 versus $21,725 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,212. About 5.8% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Republic is located on U.S. Highway 60. Through the city limits, U.S. 60 runs concurrent with Missouri Route 413. Interstate 44 skirts the northern city limits. Missouri Route 360 (future Interstate 244), also known as James River Freeway, begins at an interchange with I-44 north of the city limit and heads east to the U.S. 60 interchange. From here, eastward, the freeway takes on the U.S. 60 designation.

The city is served by BNSF Railway, formerly the Burlington Northern Railroad. The railroad's Cherokee Subdivision runs through the community on its route between Tulsa, Oklahoma and Memphis, Tennessee. When combined with other subdivisions, this route makes up an important corridor linking California with Birmingham and Atlanta. Primary commodities carried on trains include freight and intermodal shipments. Passenger trains stopped running through the community in 1967.

Primary and secondary education
Republic is part of Republic School District. The district has the following schools:
 * Republic High School
 * Republic Middle School
 * Lyon Elementary
 * McCulloch Elementary
 * Price Elementary
 * Schofield Elementary
 * Sweeny Elementary
 * Republic Early Childhood Center

There are school sports and other activities available for middle and high school students, including football, volleyball, band, choir, academic and specialty clubs, and robotics.

Controversies
On July 25, 2011, the school board elected to ban two books from the school library. Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler and Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut were slated for removal in deference to a complaint by a local resident, a professor at Missouri State University whose own children are homeschooled. The resident claimed the contents of the book are profane and violate the teachings of the Bible. The books were removed on grounds of violating the board's guidelines on book content.

Higher education
Ozarks Technical Community College opened its Republic Center in August 2020. The center serves as a satellite campus offering multiple degree programs to Republic and the surrounding communities.

Notable people

 * Charles Harrison Brown, two-term U.S. representative from Missouri's 7th congressional district from 1957–1961.
 * Ross Carter, American football player
 * Stephen R. Bough, Federal Judge Western District of Missouri

title: Republic, Missouri


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Strafford, Missouri

Strafford is a city in eastern Greene County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city's population was 2,561 at the 2020 census.

History
Strafford was laid out in 1870 when the railroad was extended to that point, and named after an original owner of the site. A post office called Strafford has been in operation since 1870.

According to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Strafford is the only town in the United States with two main streets and no back alleys. The road to the north was the main street until Route 66 was built between the backs of the businesses and the railroad. The owners simply built new entrances, giving them two front doors.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.63 sqmi, all land. USGS Department of the Interior Original Survey 1838 and USGS Topographical Maps showing the White River Road that became the Telegraph Road to Saint Louis

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,358 people, 867 households, and 636 families living in the city. The population density was 896.6 PD/sqmi. There were 922 housing units at an average density of 350.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.8% White, 0.5% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 867 households, of which 40.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 26.6% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 28.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.1% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,845 people, 683 households, and 499 families living in the city. The population density was 789.9 PD/sqmi. There were 720 housing units at an average density of 308.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.67% White, 0.33% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population. There are 9 Police officers, one for about every 200 citizens. And about the same for Firemen.

There were 683 households, out of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% 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 3.08.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,111, and the median income for a family was $39,722. Males had a median income of $28,167 versus $21,920 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,858. About 9.9% of families and 12.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.9% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

title: Strafford, Missouri


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Laredo, Missouri

Laredo is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 156 at the 2020 census. Laredo is pronounced "la-read-oh" which varies from the traditional pronunciation.

Geography
Laredo is located at the intersection of Missouri routes E and V approximately eight miles southeast of Trenton. Medicine Creek flows past the east side of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 198 people, 89 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 707.1 PD/sqmi. There were 128 housing units at an average density of 457.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% from two or more races.

There were 89 households, of which 24.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.9% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.68.

The median age in the city was 47.5 years. 16.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.7% were from 25 to 44; 32.9% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 250 people, 113 households, and 69 families living in the city. The population density was 913.8 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 504.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, and 2.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.80% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 23.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 24.4% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,536, and the median income for a family was $29,688. Males had a median income of $23,828 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,451. About 13.4% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 42.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 9.5% of those 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Rex Barnett (born 1938), politician, and former officer of the Missouri State Highway Patrol
 * Clyde Tolson (1900-1975), FBI Associate Director

title: Laredo, Missouri


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Spickard, Missouri

Spickard is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 222 at the 2020 census.

History
Spickard was originally called Spickardsville, and under the latter name was platted in 1871 by G. A. Spickard, and named for him. A post office called Spickardsville was established in 1872, and the name was changed to Spickard in 1892.

Geography
Spickard is located 1.5 miles south of the Grundy-Mercer county line along Missouri Route C just west of U.S. Route 65 and adjacent to the Weldon River.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 254 people, 112 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 403.2 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 234.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 112 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 315 people, 142 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density was 497.5 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 255.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.32% Asian, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 142 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $18,194, and the median income for a family was $17,059. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,761. About 40.9% of families and 40.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.3% of those under the age of 18 and 29.8% of those 65 and older.

title: Spickard, Missouri


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Tindall, Missouri

Tindall is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 46 as of the 2020 census.

History
Tindall was laid out in 1872 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Tindall in 1869, and remained in operation until 1967. The city has the name of Jacob A. Tindall, an officer in the Civil War.

Geography
Tindall is located along U.S. Route 65 between Trenton five miles to the south and Spickard five miles to the north. The Weldon River flows past approximately 1.5 miles to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 77 people, 32 households, and 20 families living in the city. The population density was 592.3 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 261.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White.

There were 32 households, of which 25.0% 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, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 31.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 65 people, 29 households, and 18 families living in the town. The population density was 496.9 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 275.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 29 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.5% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.68.

In the town the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 116.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $16,563, and the median income for a family was $35,625. Males had a median income of $19,167 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the town was $10,721. There were 13.3% of families and 14.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 14.3% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Tindall, Missouri


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Trenton, Missouri

Trenton is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,609 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Grundy County. The city used to be the world's largest producer of vienna sausages (at its biggest employer, the ConAgra Grocery Foods plant, now owned by Nestlé).

History
The Crowder State Park Vehicle Bridge, Jewett Norris Library, Plaza Hotel, St. Philip's Episcopal Church, Trenton High School, and WPA Stock Barn and Pavilion are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Utopian Socialist Ruskin College Movement
In 1869, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad arrived in Trenton. In 1890 Avalon College, which had been founded in Avalon, Missouri by the United Brethren in 1869, moved to Trenton because of proximity to the railroad. Due to financial difficulties, the college nearly closed again. In 1900 George McAnelly Miller started to turn the school around. He was soon joined by Walter Vrooman who had just returned from Oxford, England where he established Ruskin Hall, a university called the "College for the People" based on the Utopian Socialist writings of John Ruskin. Avalon College was renamed Ruskin College after Vrooman donated 1500 acre to it.

The college directly loaned money to the students and they could work at the school's canning, farming and novelty wood working businesses. The college admitted women (unlike the Oxford school).

Vrooman then proceeded to attempt to buy the major businesses in the town buying three grocery stores, a hardware store, drug store—paying for it all in cash via the Western Cooperative Association. The New York Times on April 14, 1902, headlined its article on the development "Buying a Town Outright." According to the cooperative arrangement, members of the coop who spent at least $300 in one of its stores would receive a dividend at the end of the year.

The Ruskin experiment collapsed in 1903 when town residents resisted the Utopian business model and Vrooman's wife divorced him saying that he had squandered $250,000 of her money. Miller moved the college to the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, Illinois in 1903 where it consolidated 12 different colleges and had an enrollment of 2,500 with 8,000 correspondence students. Friction quickly arose there also and the main school burned after being struck by lightning.

Miller moved the college again in 1906 to Ruskin, Florida where 550 acre of land around Trenton was swapped for 12000 acre. Many of the Florida campus buildings burned in 1918 and when Miller died in 1919, the college ceased to exist.

In 1925, Trenton Junior College was established (which is now North Central Missouri College). Through expansion projects and support from numerous people, North Central Missouri College (NCMC) has developed into a major agricultural and nursing educational institution for the state of Missouri. Construction additions have since added to the size of the main campus. Plus directly south of Trenton, a project completed in 2011 established a satellite agricultural location known as the Barton Farm Campus. It contains three classroom buildings, a wind turbine, two acre pond and numerous test plots all on 138 acres of farm ground given to NCMC by the Barton family.

Superfund sites
Trenton has two hazardous waste dump sites. One is on the property of Modine Manufacturing, a plant that makes automobile radiators. Modine has produced a variety of acid, lead, and copper-bearing waste products which in previous decades were buried on site and also at a public dump a mile north east of the plant.

Government

 * Mayor: Jackie Soptic
 * First Ward Council Members : Glen Briggs & Vacant
 * Second Ward Council Members: Marvin Humpyres & Danny Brewer
 * Third Ward Council Members: David Milka & Rob Romesburg
 * Fourth Ward Council Members: John Dolan & Duane Urich

Geography
The city is on the Thompson River floodplain between the Thompson River on the west and its Muddy Creek tributary on the east. U.S. Route 65 passes the east side of the city and Missouri Route 6 passes through the south side. Chillicothe is nineteen miles to the south.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.74 sqmi, of which 6.45 sqmi is land and 0.29 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 6,001 people, 2,559 households, and 1,467 families residing in the city. The population density was 930.4 PD/sqmi. There were 2,960 housing units at an average density of 458.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 2,559 households, of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.7% were non-families. 37.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89.

The median age in the city was 41.6 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.7% male and 54.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,216 people, 2,673 households, and 1,641 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,065.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,059 housing units at an average density of 524.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.20% White, 0.56% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.74% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 2,673 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.6% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the city the population was spread out, with 22.0% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,733, and the median income for a family was $33,317. Males had a median income of $26,959 versus $16,505 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,834. About 12.7% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.2% of those under age 18 and 14.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Trenton is administered by Trenton R-IX School District.

Trenton has a public library, the Grundy County-Jewett Norris Library.

Notable people

 * Roy Gardner, 1920s bank robber
 * John Hack, war hero
 * Yank Lawson, Dixieland trumpet player
 * Imogene Lynn, pop singer
 * Gregg Miller, inventor and author
 * J. M. Whorton, politician

title: Trenton, Missouri


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Bethany, Missouri

Bethany is a city in, and the county seat of, Harrison County, Missouri, United States, approximately midway between Kansas City and Des Moines on Interstate 35. The population was 2,915 at the 2020 census.

History
European settlement of Harrison County began circa 1838, although the land was not surveyed and opened for entry until 1842. The county is named after Albert C. Harrison, a 19th-century Missouri political figure. Many of the early settlers to the area homesteaded along Sugar Creek and in the Bethany area. Three commissioners deliberated for several days to determine a site for the county seat, and voted to site it in the southern part of the county. The original name of the community was Dallas.

In June 1845, John S. Allen was appointed to survey the town into lots and offer the same for sale. The plat, covering 19 acres (7.7 hectare), was completed on June 27, 1845.

The first home constructed in the community was built by John S. Allen. Although built as a residence, it was primarily used to store the first stock of goods brought to the community. It was destroyed by fire in 1864.

The Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad reached Bethany in 1880. Two other railroad lines were also later laid into the county. The railroad influenced the economy and environment of the community until the early 1980s, when the last train pulled out of the Bethany Depot and the tracks were removed. Transportation was an important industry to the community and the population grew to its greatest level around the turn of the century when over 24,000 persons lived in Harrison County.

Industry played a vital role in Bethany's growth starting with Colonel C.L. Jennings who erected the first steam mill around 1854 in the northwest part of town; it produced both lumber and flour. Because the country was so new, little need for towns existed. For several years, only a few retail shops existed and development and growth of the town was slow but by 1855, Bethany was known as one of the best trading places in Northwest Missouri. An industrial park was established in the 1940s by the Harrison County Industrial Development Authority; the Bethany Memorial Airport was opened in 1944. The first tenant in the industrial park was Calhoun Manufacturing, making agriculture machinery. Lambert Manufacturing opened a facility in 1971 and Place's Discount Stores also became a resident of the industrial park until 2001 when they sold to Pamida, with the distribution center remaining active in the park until its 2002 closure. The 120,000 square foot building was purchased by the home grown Bethany business Gumdrop Books following Pamida's closure. Later additions to the park include Superior Waste, and Tri-State Carports, which opened for business in 2001. The 1990s were a period of aggressive growth, especially within the service industry with the addition of several motels and restaurants. There has been several million dollars investment each year during the 90's and an increase of nearly 100 jobs annually.

Through the years, development continued and included the construction of a lake in 1935 to serve the water needs of the community. In 1960, a second lake was added so that Bethany could meet the increasing water needs. The Harrison County Lake was completed in 1994 and provides a third source of water for the community. In 1954, residents voted to issue bonds to build a municipal swimming pool. Numerous other utilities were upgraded from 1930 to 1970 including the construction of a water tower in 1989 to serve growth along the north side of town. In 1996, residents approved a sales tax to extend water lines from the new tower to the south side of town which resulted in a looping of the system and improved water pressure for many areas. The sales tax also funded the reconstruction of Main Street from Highway 69 to the square.

Transportation, which played an important role early in Bethany's history, came to play an even bigger role in the 1960s when Interstate 35 was constructed. This north-south four-lane highway connects Canada with Mexico. The interstate ran along the east side of town and since the completion of the interstate in the early 1970s, the community's growth has been in that direction.

The Hamilton House and Slatten House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bethany Falls Limestone
A limestone outcropping on Big Creek west of town gives its name to the Bethany Falls Limestone formation. The falls no longer exist and only a small amount of stone remains exposed. However the formation extends through Kansas City, Missouri and limestone is used extensively in buildings in that city and the formation is the basis for Subtropolis which claims to be the world's largest manmade commercial cave. The formation got its name in an 1862 study by G.C. Broadhead, who performed many of the geological surveys for Missouri at the time.

Geography
Bethany is located in west central Harrison County. Big Creek flows past the western portion of the city. The city is served by I-35, U.S. 136 and U.S. 69.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.48 sqmi, of which 4.44 sqmi is land and 0.04 sqmi is water.

Climate
Bethany's climate is characterized as a humid continental climate with distinct influence from subtropical air masses in summer along with cold winters.

2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 3,292 people, 1,411 households, and 821 families living in the city. The population density was 741.4 PD/sqmi. There were 1,602 housing units at an average density of 360.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 1,411 households, of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 36.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 41.7 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 23.6% were from 45 to 64; and 22.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,087 people, 1,344 households, and 817 families living in the city. The population density was 696.2 PD/sqmi. There were 1,506 housing units at an average density of 339.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.00% White, 0.10% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 1,344 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were non-families. 35.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.1% 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 2.74.

In the city the population was spread out, with 20.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 29.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,050, and the median income for a family was $35,023. Males had a median income of $27,250 versus $16,983 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,189. About 9.5% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.1% of those under age 18 and 17.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
South Harrison County R-II School District operates an early child center, one elementary school, South Harrison High School, and North Central Career Center.

The town has a lending library, the Bethany Public Library.

Transportation
Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Jefferson Lines.

Notable people

 * Babe Adams, a professional baseball player who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and pitched in three World Series games, lived in Bethany.
 * Frank Buckles, the last surviving United States veteran from World War I, was born in Bethany.
 * Beulah Poynter (1883–1960), an actress and writer, was raised in Bethany.
 * Benjamin Prentiss, the Civil War General who was ordered by General William Tecumseh Sherman to hold the Hornet's Nest in the Battle of Shiloh, was postmaster of the town and is buried there.

title: Bethany, Missouri


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Blythedale, Missouri

Blythedale is a village in northeast Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 211 at the 2020 census.

History
Blythedale was laid out in 1880, and named in honor of a railroad employee. A post office called Blythedale has been in operation since 1880.

Geography
Blythedale is located at the intersection of Missouri routes N and T approximately 2.5 miles east of Interstate 35. Eagleville is approximately three mile to the west and Ridgeway is six miles south. The East Fork of Big Creek flows past the west side of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 193 people, 86 households, and 56 families residing in the village. The population density was 622.6 PD/sqmi. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 338.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.6% of the population.

There were 86 households, of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.9% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.75.

The median age in the village was 43.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.3% male and 47.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 233 people, 100 households, and 67 families residing in the village. The population density was 754.3 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 359.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.14% White, 0.43% Pacific Islander, and 0.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,417, and the median income for a family was $27,500. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $13,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,281. About 26.8% of families and 32.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 18.9% of those 65 or over.

title: Blythedale, Missouri


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Cainsville, Missouri

Cainsville is a city in eastern Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 283 at the 2020 census.

History
Cainsville had its start in 1854 when Peter Cain built a watermill on the site. As more workers arrived, a post office, blacksmith shop and trading post were necessarily started up, so that by 1858, a small town had developed.

Geography
Cainsville is located one half mile west of the Harrison-Mercer county line on the east side of the Thompson River floodplain. The community lies at the intersection of Missouri routes N and V approximately seven miles north of Mount Moriah. Princeton lies approximately ten miles to the east-southeast in Mercer County.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 290 people, 126 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 211.7 PD/sqmi. There were 175 housing units at an average density of 127.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.3% Native American, 1.4% Pacific Islander, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 126 households, of which 27.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.7% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 28.9% were from 45 to 64; and 20.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 370 people, 168 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 269.2 PD/sqmi. There were 216 housing units at an average density of 157.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.65% White, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.27% of the population.

There were 168 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.7% were non-families. 36.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $26,944. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $17,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,046. About 16.7% of families and 21.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.4% of those under age 18 and 26.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Eagleville, Missouri

Eagleville is a village in northern Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 275 at the 2020 census.

History
Eagleville was originally called Eagle, and under the latter name was platted in 1851. A post office called Eagle was established in 1853, and the name was changed to Eagleville in 1881.

Geography
Eagleville is located on U.S. Route 69 just west of I-35 and approximately 14 miles north of Bethany the county seat of Harrison County. Blythedale is three miles to the east on Missouri Route N.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, of which 1.01 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 316 people, 131 households, and 81 families living in the village. The population density was 312.9 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 147.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 131 households, of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.1% 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 2.41 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 19.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 321 people, 143 households, and 95 families living in the town. The population density was 314.8 PD/sqmi. There were 155 housing units at an average density of 152.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 97.82% White, 0.62% Native American, 0.31% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.25% of the population.

There were 143 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 30.8% 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 2.24 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the town the population was spread out, with 22.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.9% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $24,821, and the median income for a family was $29,250. Males had a median income of $21,406 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,299. About 14.8% of families and 17.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 31.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Eagleville, Missouri


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New Hampton, Missouri

New Hampton is a city in southwest Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 228 at the 2020 census.

History
New Hampton was originally called Hamptonville, and under the latter name was platted in 1869 by Hampton Cox, and named for him. A post office called New Hampton has been in operation since 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 291 people in 123 households, including 80 families, in the city. The population density was 529.1 PD/sqmi. There were 153 housing units at an average density of 278.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 95.5% White, 1.7% Native American, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.3%.

Of the 123 households, 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.9% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 9.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.9% of households were one person, and 20.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age was 38.1 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 349 people in 142 households, including 92 families, in the city. The population density was 501.3 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 244.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72%.

Of the 142 households, 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.0% of households were one person, and 16.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median household income was $32,917 and the median family income was $40,536. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $16,136 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,450. About 4.4% of families and 10.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 2.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Jesse N. Funk, Medal of Honor, World War I

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Ridgeway, Missouri

Ridgeway is a city in Harrison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 372 at the 2020 census.

History
Ridgeway was originally called "Yankee Ridge". A post office called Yankee Ridge was established in 1872, and the name was changed to Ridgeway in 1880. The present name honors an employee of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.

Geography
Ridgeway is located at the intersection of Missouri routes A and T 2.5 miles east of I-35. Bethany is approximately 7 miles to the south. The East Fork of Big Creek flows past about two miles west of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, of which 1.22 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 464 people, 197 households, and 123 families residing in the town. The population density was 380.3 PD/sqmi. There were 242 housing units at an average density of 198.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 197 households, of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.6% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 26.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.2% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 22.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 530 people, 221 households, and 146 families residing in the city. The population density was 464.5 PD/sqmi. There were 261 housing units at an average density of 228.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.55% White, 0.94% Native American, 0.57% Asian, and 0.94% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.08% of the population.

There were 221 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.0% under the age of 18, 10.6% from 18 to 24, 20.6% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,844, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $16,094 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,551. About 17.1% of families and 22.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Clark Franklin Rinehart, U.S. Navy pilot who died in the Battle of the Coral Sea and was honored by having the USS Rinehart (DE-196) named after him

title: Ridgeway, Missouri