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Rensselaer, Missouri

Rensselaer is a village in Ralls County, Missouri, United States. The population was 253 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Rensselaer was laid out in 1876. The community took its name from nearby Rensselaer Academy. A post office called Rensselaer was established in 1871, and remained in operation until 1953.

St. Peter's Catholic Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 2.01 sqmi, of which 1.96 sqmi is land and 0.05 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 228 people, 78 households, and 61 families living in the village. The population density was 116.3 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 44.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 78 households, of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.2% were married couples living together, 2.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.8% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% 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 3.15.

The median age in the village was 34.5 years. 28.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.3% were from 25 to 44; 26.3% were from 45 to 64; and 9.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.6% male and 50.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 145 people, 48 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 73.8 PD/sqmi. There were 53 housing units at an average density of 27.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.45% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.9% were married couples living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.6% were non-families. 12.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.2% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 105.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $55,179, and the median income for a family was $56,806. Males had a median income of $30,938 versus $19,375 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,103. There were none of the families and 4.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Clifton Hill, Missouri

Clifton Hill is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 114 at the 2010 census.

History
Clifton Hill was platted on a hill in 1866, and named after David Clifton, the original owner of the land where the village now stands. A post office called Clifton Hill has been in operation since 1868.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.17 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 114 people, 44 households, and 28 families living in the city. The population density was 670.6 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.9% White, 3.5% African American, and 2.6% from two or more races.

There were 44 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.8% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 34 years. 32.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 124 people, 49 households, and 34 families living in the city. The population density was 944.8 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 457.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.77% White and 3.23% African American.

There were 49 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.5% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.5% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $28,438. Males had a median income of $38,750 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,637. There were 18.9% of families and 20.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.4% of under eighteens and 52.6% of those over 64.

Education
Clifton Hill is the home of Westran Middle School.

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Higbee, Missouri

Higbee is a city in southern Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 568 at the 2010 census. Barrel-making company A&K Cooperage, Barrel 53 Cooperage and Woodsmen Distilling are based in Higbee.

History
The first settlement at Higbee was made in 1872. A post office called Higbee has been in operation since 1873. The community has the name of Joseph Higbee, a pioneer settler.

Geography
Higbee is located approximately two miles north of the Randolph - Howard county line at the intersection of Missouri Routes A and B. Moniteau Creek flows past two miles to the east. Moberly lies eight miles to the northeast.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 568 people, 235 households, and 157 families living in the city. The population density was 1320.9 PD/sqmi. There were 273 housing units at an average density of 634.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.8% White, 0.4% African American, and 2.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 235 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 12.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.2% were non-families. 27.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 23.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 15.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 623 people, 264 households, and 170 families living in the city. The population density was 1,453.6 PD/sqmi. There were 300 housing units at an average density of 699.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White, 2.25% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 0.48% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 264 households, out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.6% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.4% 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 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,813, and the median income for a family was $31,806. Males had a median income of $26,477 versus $20,694 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,709. About 10.2% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 13.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The city is served by the Higbee R-VIII Public School District, including Higbee High School, Higbee Middle School, and Higbee Elementary School.

Notable people

 * Omar Bradley (February 12, 1893 - August 8, 1981) One of the main U.S. Army field commanders in North Africa and Europe during World War II and a General of the Army of the United States Army.
 * Elgin Lessley (June 10, 1883 - January 10, 1944) An important American cameraman of the silent film era, who was famous for his groundbreaking special effects and often worked with Buster Keaton.

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Huntsville, Missouri

Huntsville is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,376 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Randolph County.

History
Randolph County was organized February 2, 1829, and Huntsville was established as the county seat in 1831. Daniel Hunt, a Kentuckian, was the first settler of Huntsville, in honor of whom the town was named. He settled here between 1820 and 1821. He was soon followed by William Goggin, Gideon Wright and Henry Winburn, also from Kentucky. William Goggins established a mill here, the first in the county. They entered the land from the government upon which Huntsville is located and donated 50 acres for a town site, giving 12 1/2 acres each forming an exact square, the dome of the court house being the center.

The Randolph County Courthouse houses the following county governmental offices: Assessor, Randolph County Commissioners, Collector, Recorder of Deeds, Treasurer and County Clerk. The first courthouse was built in the center of the public square at the precise meeting point of the four parcels of land; it was completed by June 13, 1831. It was razed in either 1858 or 1859. The next courthouse stood on the same site between 1858 and 1882, being expanded and remodeled in 1877 by architect Charles B. Clarke. On August 12, 1882, a fire consumed the courthouse. The third courthouse was completed in April 1884. Another fire occurred in July 1955. The current courthouse stands in the same location as the original court building.

In 1838, the Potawatomi Indians passed near Huntsville on the Trail of Death. A marker was dedicated on September 11, 1997, with Potawatomi descendants present. It reads as thus: "On October 17 and 18, 1838, about 850 Potawatomi Indians camped near Huntsville, on their way from northern Indiana to Kansas; a forced march accompanied by soldiers. Having travelled 13 miles in cold, rain, a flooded camp caused them to stay a second day." The marker is located on the front lawn of the Randolph County Courthouse.

The Huntsville Historical Society was chartered on June 19, 1973. The Society and friends support and maintain a Museum which opened in 1975 in the old Westlake Hardware store in downtown Huntsville on Main Street. The Museum is available to the public with the mission to collect, preserve and disseminate historical information about Huntsville. The Society supports other community projects as well.

Huntsville is home to both the Westran Elementary School and Westran High School. The Westran High School is home to the Westran Hornets and Lady Hornets. Students are offered participation in football, basketball, softball, baseball, track, golf, cheerleading, as well as other sports.

The Huntsville Lincoln School was built on Randolph Street and provided education for African-American children from first to eighth grade. Later the ninth and tenth grades were added. About 1935, pupils were transported to the Moberly Lincoln High School for the eleventh and twelfth grades. This continued until the schools were integrated in the early 1960s.

During the mid-19th century, Huntsville was also the home to Mount Pleasant College. A charter was granted and the cornerstone was laid and work began on Mount Pleasant College in 1855. The building was completed in 1857. The college stood in existence for 26 years until it burned to the ground on July 15, 1882.

Huntsville was well known for its commerce, producing salt, coal, hemp rope, and tobacco.

In June, 2000 the Randolph County jail, located in Huntsville, was the scene of a shooting as part of an attempted escape. The jail supervisor and a guard were both killed in the attack.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,564 people, 590 households, and 396 families living in the city. The population density was 654.4 PD/sqmi. There were 690 housing units at an average density of 288.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.6% White, 5.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 590 households, of which 35.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.9% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.6% were from 25 to 44; 25.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.5% male and 48.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,553 people, 595 households, and 402 families living in the city. The population density was 656.1 PD/sqmi. There were 684 housing units at an average density of 289.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.50% White, 6.12% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 595 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $30,524, and the median income for a family was $38,043. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $19,423 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,939. About 5.9% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.4% of those under age 18 and 10.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Huntsville is administered by Westran R-I School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Westran High School.

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

Notable people

 * William T. Anderson - Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War. Anderson spent his boyhood in Huntsville.
 * George W. P. Hunt - First governor of Arizona.

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Renick, Missouri

Renick is a village in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 172 at the 2010 census.

History
Renick was first named "Randolph", and under the latter name was founded in 1856. A post office called Randolph was established in 1858, and the name was changed to Renick in 1884. The present name is after one Mr. Renick, a railroad man.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.20 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 172 people, 70 households, and 51 families living in the village. The population density was 860.0 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 375.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.4% White and 0.6% African American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 70 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.1% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.86.

The median age in the village was 42.7 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 31.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% 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 221 people, 82 households, and 59 families living in the village. The population density was 1,105.4 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 465.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.48% White, 0.90% Native American, and 3.62% from two or more races.

There were 82 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 23.2% 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 2.70 and the average family size was 3.22.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.8% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,313, and the median income for a family was $37,500. Males had a median income of $25,625 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,549. About 10.0% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 14.3% of those 65 or over.

Education
The Renick R-V school district serves students pre-K through 8th grade. The district consists of one elementary/middle school building. For high school, students may attend any school in Randolph County or any surrounding county. Most students attend Moberly High School, Sturgeon High School, or Higbee High School.

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Camden, Missouri

Camden is a city in southern Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census.

History
Camden was platted in 1838. The community most likely was named after a family of early settlers. Camden was a Missouri River boat stop until the early 1900s, when the Missouri River's Camden bend was cut off after major river flooding, moving the new channel south. A post office called Camden began operation in 1838, but closed in the early 2000s.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.76 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 73 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 251.3 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 114.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.0% White and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.5% were married couples living together, 2.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.2% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% 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 3.27.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 26.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.5% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.0% male and 45.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 209 people, 84 households, and 57 families living in the city. The population density was 277.0 PD/sqmi. There were 93 housing units at an average density of 123.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.09% White, 0.96% African American, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 84 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,833, and the median income for a family was $27,813. Males had a median income of $27,188 versus $18,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,194. About 3.5% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 26.7% of those 65 or over.

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Crystal Lakes, Missouri

Crystal Lakes is a city in western Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 390 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Crystal Lakes is located around a lake on the East Fork Fishing River just northeast of Excelsior Springs.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.23 sqmi, of which 1.07 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 358 people, 132 households, and 95 families living in the city. The population density was 334.6 PD/sqmi. There were 162 housing units at an average density of 151.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.6% White, 0.3% African American, 2.0% Native American, 2.0% Asian, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 132 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.1% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.0% were non-families. 20.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.71 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.8% were from 25 to 44; 31.9% were from 45 to 64; and 7.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 383 people, 133 households, and 109 families living in the city. The population density was 381.0 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 153.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.96% White, 0.26% Native American, 0.52% Asian, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.26% of the population.

There were 133 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.7% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 18.0% were non-families. 14.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.88 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 35.8% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 7.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 112.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,125, and the median income for a family was $54,063. Males had a median income of $36,818 versus $21,591 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,288. About 2.7% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Elmira, Missouri

Elmira is a village in northwest Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 39 at the 2020 census.

History
Elmira had its start as a mining settlement. The town site was platted in 1887. The village was named after Elmira, New York. A post office called Elmira was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1959.

The Battle of Crooked River in the Mormon War was fought two miles southeast of the village.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 50 people, 18 households, and 14 families residing in the village. The population density was 714.3 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 314.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.0% White, 2.0% from other races, and 8.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.0% of the population.

There were 18 households, of which 22.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the village was 47.5 years. 12% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 44% were from 45 to 64; and 8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 82 people, 29 households, and 22 families residing in the village. The population density was 331.3 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 133.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.90% White, 2.44% Native American, and 3.66% from two or more races.

There were 29 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.1% were married couples living together, 17.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.7% were non-families. 13.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 29.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 6.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $49,375, and the median income for a family was $50,833. Males had a median income of $40,625 versus $16,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,785. There were 10.0% of families and 20.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 29.4% of under eighteens and 50.0% of those over 64.

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Fleming, Missouri

Fleming is a village in Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 114 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Fleming was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1905. The community has the name of Alfred Walton Fleming, a businessperson in the local mining industry.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 128 people, 51 households, and 40 families living in the city. The population density was 237.0 PD/sqmi. There were 62 housing units at an average density of 114.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White and 1.6% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 51 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.6% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.85.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 25.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 47 households, and 33 families living in the city. The population density was 225.6 PD/sqmi. There were 48 housing units at an average density of 88.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.36% White, and 1.64% from two or more races.

There were 47 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 23.4% 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 2.60 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 24.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $60,625. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,697. There were 3.1% of families and 11.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 12.8% of under eighteens and 30.0% of those over 64.

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Hardin, Missouri

Hardin is a city in southeast Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 571 at the 2020 census.

History

Hardin was laid out in 1868. The community was named for Charles Henry Hardin, 22nd Governor of Missouri. A post office called Hardin has been in operation since 1858.

1993 floods
Hardin and its cemetery were affected by the Great Flood of 1993, due to their location near the Missouri River. On July 12, 1993 a levee protecting the town of Hardin broke, flooding the city and the cemetery. The flood waters cut a pond thru the cemetery and swept away 793 burials. Later, under the leadership of Dean Snow, 645 remains were recovered, but most were unidentified. Some were still inside their vaults or caskets (thus helping making identification easier), while others were scattered in the open. Since DNA testing was still in its infancy, bodies and bones had to be identified by the rate of decay, sex, age range, dental records and family recollections. Of the bodies recovered, only 120 were identified and reburied with their original headstones. The remaining 525 bodies were unidentified. Some had decayed to the point that they were unrecognizable, others were too old to have any surviving records or relatives. The unidentified bodies were reburied in a mass grave in part of a 9.5 acre plot of land that was purchased by the cemetery after the 1993 flood. The unidentified were marked with a headstone listing them as unknown and a number, so in case the bodies were to be disturbed again by another flood or if authorities wanted to try to identify them with newer technology or DNA testing in the future. A memorial was added to the western entrance of the cemetery in 1994 to honor the 1993 flood and the unidentified bodies. Part of the newly acquired acre of land was also used to display the recovered headstones of those whose bodies were not identified. They today function as a Cenotaph for the unidentified bodies so living family members can still pay respects. The rest was used to rebury the 120 identified bodies and for new burials. In 1995, a second memorial was added near the mass grave displaying the names, birth and death years of the displaced bodies that could not be identified. Today, the cemetery is 18.5 acres large, including the pond.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 569 people, 214 households, and 159 families living in the city. The population density was 889.1 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 415.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.1% White, 1.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 214 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.7% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.3% were from 45 to 64; and 10.4% 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 614 people, 247 households, and 170 families living in the city. The population density was 992.0 PD/sqmi. There were 267 housing units at an average density of 431.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.39% White, 0.16% African American, 1.14% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.33% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.8% were non-families. 27.5% 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 2.49 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,000, and the median income for a family was $40,729. Males had a median income of $30,809 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,676. About 7.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 11.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Hardin-Central School District - preschool, elementary, and high school

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Henrietta, Missouri

Henrietta is a city in southern Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 278 at the 2020 census.

History
Henrietta was platted in 1868, and named after Henrietta Watkins, the wife of a first settler. A variant name was "Henry". A post office called Henry was established in 1869, and the name was changed to Henrietta in 1908.

Geography
Henrietta is 27 mi east of Independence and 35 mi east of Kansas City. Henrietta is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.60 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 369 people, 109 households, and 75 families living in the city. The population density was 615.0 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 235.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.5% White, 5.4% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 109 households, of which 34.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 17.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.2% were non-families. 22.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 21.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.8% male and 44.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 457 people, 124 households, and 83 families living in the city. The population density was 765.0 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 249.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 88.62% White, 7.00% African American, 0.66% Native American, 2.19% from other races, and 1.53% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.28% of the population.

There were 124 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.6% were married couples living together, 9.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.4% 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 2.69 and the average family size was 3.30.

In the city the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 16.0% from 18 to 24, 37.0% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 153.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 182.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,750, and the median income for a family was $40,357. Males had a median income of $29,432 versus $24,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,129. About 6.0% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

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Homestead, Missouri

Homestead is a village in Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 192.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 185 people, 71 households, and 50 families living in the village. The population density was 1156.3 PD/sqmi. There were 77 housing units at an average density of 481.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.2% White, 1.6% African American, 1.1% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 71 households, of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 42.1 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 181 people, 72 households, and 57 families living in the village. The population density was 954.5 PD/sqmi. There were 76 housing units at an average density of 400.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.13% White, 2.21% African American, and 1.66% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $37,321. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,324. About 10.2% of families and 8.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.1% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Orrick, Missouri

Orrick is a town in Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 753 at the 2020 census.

History
The first community in the area was Albany when it was established by Ely Carter in 1854. When he applied for a post office it was denied because there was another Albany already in the state and he used the name of his wife Ada for the post office but still continued to call the town Albany.

"Bloody Bill" Anderson was killed during the American Civil War during the Battle of Albany on October 24, 1864.

Albany formally incorporated in 1871 however by then St. Louis, Kansas City and Northern Star railroad (the Wabash Railroad) laid tracks a mile south in 1868 and 1869 and a new community of Orrick sprung up around them.

Orrick itself was laid out by the railroad and was named in honor of W. W. Orrick who had drawn up the plat. Orrick was incorporated in 1873.

Tornadoes
On January 24, 1967, an unusual winter tornado outbreak destroyed the town's high school killing two students.

On May 10, 2014, a severe weather outbreak spawned a tornado just southwest of Orrick. As the tornado was heading towards Orrick it gained strength reaching EF2 intensity as it went through Orrick.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.34 sqmi, all of it land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 837 people, 319 households, and 221 families living in the city. The population density was 624.6 PD/sqmi. There were 364 housing units at an average density of 271.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.7% White, 0.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 319 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.7% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 35.2 years. 30.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 9.8% 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 889 people, 340 households, and 246 families living in the town. The population density was 649.9 PD/sqmi. There were 372 housing units at an average density of 271.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.43% White, 0.67% Native American, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.69% of the population.

There were 340 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town the population was spread out, with 29.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 32.3% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $44,205. Males had a median income of $32,250 versus $21,198 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,215. About 10.6% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.0% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The high school football team, the Orrick Bearcats, won Missouri state high school football championships in 1975, 2007 and 2008.

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Rayville, Missouri

Rayville is a census-designated place and former village in Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 157 at the 2020 census. It disincorporated in 2012.

History
Rayville was platted in 1871. The community takes its name from Ray County. A post office called Rayville has been in operation since 1870.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 223 people, 68 households, and 54 families living in the village. The population density was 892.0 PD/sqmi. There were 75 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.3% White, 0.4% African American, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 68 households, of which 45.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.6% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.28 and the average family size was 3.74.

The median age in the village was 30.5 years. 33.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.7% were from 25 to 44; 21.5% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.3% male and 45.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 204 people, 72 households, and 55 families living in the village. The population density was 836.7 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 336.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.55% White, and 2.45% from two or more races.

There were 72 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.8% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.6% were non-families. 15.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.15.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.5% under the age of 18, 14.2% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 23.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% 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 113.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,750, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,769. About 15.5% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 3.2% of those 65 or over.

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Richmond, Missouri

Richmond is a city in Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 6,013 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ray County.

History
Richmond was platted in 1828. The community was named after Richmond, Virginia. A post office called Richmond has been in operation since 1828.

Geography
Richmond is located in south central Ray County at the intersection of Missouri routes 10 and 13. The west fork of Crooked River flows past northeast of the city. Lexington in adjacent Lafayette County is on the south bank of the Missouri River eight miles to the southeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.90 sqmi, of which 5.88 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,797 people, 2,430 households, and 1,475 families living in the city. The population density was 985.9 PD/sqmi. There were 2,777 housing units at an average density of 472.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 3.2% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 2,430 households, of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 6,116 people, 2,488 households, and 1,579 families living in the city. The population density was 1,062.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,651 housing units at an average density of 460.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.29% White (U.S. Census), 3.73% African American, 3 Native American, 1 Asian, 0.38% from other races, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 2,488 households, out of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.4% 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 2.40 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 17.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,514, and the median income for a family was $45,186. Males had a median income of $34,500 versus $20,772 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,021. About 8.1% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 12.9% of those age 65 or over.

Museums
The Ray County History Museum houses both the Ray County Historical Society and the library of the Ray County Genealogy Association. The large, two-story red brick building was built in 1910 as the Ray County Poor Farm with separate wings for male and female residents, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum's many rooms are filled with themed exhibits displaying artifacts from the Civil War, World War 1, World War 2, Mormon history, and local artifacts illustrating life on historical homesteads. According to local lore, the museum building is a site of suspected paranormal activity.

Visual and performing arts
The Farris Theatre, which was designed by the prominent Kansas City architects Shepard and Farrar, and originally opened as the Dougherty Auditorium in 1901, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today it is owned and operated by the Friends of Farris Theatre, Inc, a non-profit that organizes both live performances and showings of digital cinema movies. The theater is located within the Farris Arts District. The Arts District also includes the Hall for Arts Education and the Gallery and Museum for Fine Arts, which are housed in historical buildings originally built for the Order of Knights of Pythias and Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Parks and recreation
The city has approximately 60 acres of parkland distributed across five public parks. Southview Park is the largest city park with 35.3 acres, and its facilities include a public outdoor swimming pool and a community amphitheater. Cevie Due Park is the site of the city's skate park. The centerpiece of Maurice Roberts park is a decommissioned Lockheed T-33 jet trainer airplane on outdoor display. Hamann Park is the newest park in the system, and is currently under development; plans include a nature walk through the mostly wooded six-acre site.

In addition to parks, the city operates a gymnasium. Now part of the city hall complex, it was originally built in 1955 as a gym for the Richmond High School.

Richmond is home to a semi-private 18-hole golf course. The well-regarded course was designed in 1969 by Chet Mendenhall, who was a founding member of the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA).

Primary and secondary schools
Richmond is served by the R-XVI School District. The district operates four public schools: Dear Elementary School, Sunrise Elementary School, Richmond Middle School, and Richmond High School.

Libraries
The Ray County Library was officially formed by voters in 1946, and has been at its present location of 215 East Lexington St since 2004. The facilities include a genealogy room, a community room and a computer training lab.

The Ray County Genealogy Association maintains a library within the Ray County Museum.

Notable people

 * "Bloody Bill" Anderson, Confederate guerilla leader, was killed nearby and is buried here
 * Aaron H. Conrow, attorney and Confederate States of America representative during the Civil War
 * Alexander William Doniphan, 19th-century soldier and political figure who spent his last years in Richmond
 * Lenvil Elliott, NFL player for Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers
 * Robert Ford, the man who shot Jesse James
 * Austin Augustus King, Governor of Missouri 1848–1853
 * Dan Lanning, Oregon Ducks football head coach
 * Michael Letzig, professional golfer
 * Charles H. Mansur, U.S. congressman and second Comptroller of the Treasury
 * Jacob L. Milligan, U.S. congressman
 * Maurice M. Milligan, U.S. attorney who successfully prosecuted Kansas City political boss Tom Pendergast in 1939
 * John Rooney, radio and television sportscaster
 * Forrest Smith, Governor of Missouri 1949–1953
 * Beryl Wayne Sprinkel, economist
 * David Whitmer, mayor of Richmond

title: Richmond, Missouri


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Wood Heights, Missouri

Wood Heights is a city in western Ray County, Missouri, and part of the Kansas City metropolitan area within the United States. The population was 757 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.29 sqmi, of which 2.28 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 717 people in 257 households, including 200 families, in the city. The population density was 314.5 PD/sqmi. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 120.2 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 96.7% White, 1.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1%.

Of the 257 households, 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 22.2% were non-families. 17.9% of households were one person, and 7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.16.

The median age was 38.6 years. 28.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.3% were from 25 to 44; 28.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 742 people in 248 households, including 213 families, in the city. The population density was 329.8 PD/sqmi. There were 260 housing units at an average density of 115.6 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 98.11% White, 0.67% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 0.13% from other races, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.70%.

Of the 248 households, 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.2% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 14.1% were non-families. 12.9% of households were one person, and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.26.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.0% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.4% 65 or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 109.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.1 males.

The median household income was $51,250 and the median family income was $53,393. Males had a median income of $35,865 versus $24,531 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,120. About 1.4% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.3% of those age 65 or over.

Name
While the city's official name is "Wood Heights", it is also known as "Woods Heights", the name with which it was recorded by the 2000 census. The origin of the town name comes from Robert "Woodson" Hite, cousin to Jesse James. "Wood" Hite was shot dead by Robert Ford, also assassin of Jesse James.

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Centerville, Missouri

Centerville is a city in Reynolds County, Missouri, United States, situated along the West Fork of the Black River. The population was 167 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Reynolds County.

History
A post office called Centreville was established in 1846, and the name was changed to Centerville in 1892. Centerville was named from its central location in the county.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

West Fork Lead Mine
The West Fork Mine is a lead-zinc-silver-copper mine located near Centerville. Initially developed by ASARCO, it reached full production of 3,400 tons/day of ore in August 1988. It is currently owned and operated by the Doe Run Company, which acquired the Missouri Lead Division operation of ASARCO in 1998. The mine produces about 46,000 tons of lead, 6,800 tons zinc, and 3,900 kg of silver per year.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 191 people, 78 households, and 50 families living in the city. The population density was 636.7 PD/sqmi. There were 99 housing units at an average density of 330.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.29% White, 2.09% Black or African American, 0.52% Native American, and 2.09% from two or more races.

There were 78 households, of which 23.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.9% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 44.5 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 23% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.9% male and 47.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 171 people, 70 households, and 46 families living in the city. The population density was 534.3 PD/sqmi. There were 102 housing units at an average density of 318.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.15% White, 3.51% Native American, and 2.34% from two or more races.

There were 70 households, out of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 17.5% under the age of 18, 15.2% from 18 to 24, 18.1% from 25 to 44, 31.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,864, and the median income for a family was $29,750. Males had a median income of $30,250 versus $30,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,207. About 9.8% of families and 21.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 56.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education
Centerville R-I School District operates Centerville Elementary School.

Centerville has a public library, a branch of the Reynolds County Library District.

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Ellington, Missouri

Ellington is a city in Reynolds County, Missouri, United States. The population was 790 at the 2020 census. In 1925, the infamous Tri-State Tornado began just northwest of Ellington.

History
Ellington, formerly known as Barnesville, was renamed in 1856 for Sina Huff Ellington, who permitted a railroad line to be extended through her family's farmland. An early variant name was "Logan's Creek". A post office called Logan's Creek was established in 1845, and the name was changed to Ellington in 1895.

The Civil War Fortification at Barnesville was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.38 sqmi, all land. Being located within thirty miles of Eminence, Van Buren and Lesterville makes Ellington a popular stop among Ozark National Scenic Riverways tourists.

Sweetwater lead mine
The Sweetwater Mine is located approximately 12 miles northwest of Ellington and is owned by the Doe Run Company. The mine produces lead and zinc.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 987 people, 407 households, and 241 families residing in the city. The population density was 715.2 PD/sqmi. There were 488 housing units at an average density of 353.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.38% White, 0.20% Black or African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.20% Asian, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.11% of the population.

There were 407 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.8% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.8% were non-families. 34.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.08.

The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 27.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% 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 1,045 people, 456 households, and 285 families residing in the city. The population density was 740.8 PD/sqmi. There were 535 housing units at an average density of 379.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.08% White, 0.77% Native American, 0.77% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.96% of the population.

There were 456 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 35.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,836, and the median income for a family was $27,443. Males had a median income of $26,172 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,026. About 16.4% of families and 21.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.3% of those under age 18 and 15.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southern Reynolds County R-II School District operates two schools at Ellington: Ellington Elementary School and Ellington High School.

Ellington has a public library, a branch of the Reynolds County Library District.

Climate
Ellington has a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa).

Notable person

 * Carter Buford (1876–1959), multi-term Missouri State Senator, was born and educated in Ellington.

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Doniphan, Missouri

Doniphan is a city in Ripley County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,781 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Ripley County.

History
The first settlement at Doniphan was made in the 1840s. The community was named for Alexander William Doniphan. A post office called Doniphan has been in operation since 1848.

Early years
The earliest recorded permanent settlement in the area that would become Doniphan was that of Lemuel Kittrell in 1819. Kittrell built a grist and wood mill near his home that attracted additional settlers to the region. By 1841, the Kittrell settlement had grown to a sizeable village that included an inn, store, distillery, produce warehouse, tannery, justice of the peace and notary office, blacksmith, and a gunsmith.

The town of Doniphan was founded in 1847. Due to most of the population of Ripley County being concentrated in the southern half of the county, the county seat was moved from Van Buren to Doniphan the same year.

Civil War
Most residents of Southeast Missouri identified as southerners and sympathized with, or fought for, the Confederacy. During the winter of 1861-1862, the combination of harsh conditions and numerous skirmishes ruined crops and many families suffered. The residents of Doniphan were promised protection by Captain W. T. Leeper if they remained loyal to the Union, but the residents were mostly rebel sympathizers.

In 1862, Reverend Timothy Reeves, a Baptist minister in Doniphan, formed Reeve's Independent Company of Missouri Scouts, a militia group under the command of Confederate General John Sappington Marmaduke. On April 1, 1862, a skirmish lasting two days took place at the Doniphan Ford on Current River. Union forces were led by Captain Leeper, while pro-Confederate forces were led by Reverend Reeves. The skirmish resulted in many killed, wounded, or captured for both sides.

In 1863, Reeves combined his Independent Scouts with another militia group to form the 15th Missouri Cavalry Regiment, CSA.

In 1864, Union troops entered Doniphan and burned most of the town, including the wooden courthouse.

As of 1900, Doniphan was a sundown town that prohibited African Americans from living there.

Geography
Doniphan is located in south-central Ripley County at the intersection of US Route 160 and Missouri Route 142. The Current River flows past the west side of the city.

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 1,997 people, 852 households, and 485 families living in the city. The population density was 1447.1 PD/sqmi. There were 966 housing units at an average density of 700.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.64% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.80% Asian, 0.80% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.

There were 852 households, of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.9% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.7% 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 2.27 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.9% were from 45 to 64; and 22.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,932 people, 844 households, and 480 families living in the city. The population density was 1,412.5 PD/sqmi. There were 951 housing units at an average density of 695.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.60% White, 0.36% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.10% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 844 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 40.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 27.0% 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 2.83.

In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 21.2% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 30.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $19,696, and the median income for a family was $29,875. Males had a median income of $23,438 versus $18,981 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,407. About 19.8% of families and 25.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.3% of those under age 18 and 25.8% of those age 65 or over.

Climate
Climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen climate classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate).

Education
Doniphan R-I School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, Current River Career Center and Doniphan High School.

The town has a lending library, the Doniphan-Ripley County Library District.

Notable people

 * Larry Dale Lee, foreign correspondent, grew up in Doniphan.
 * Billy Yates, country singer, born and raised in Doniphan, MO.

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Naylor, Missouri

Naylor is a city in southeastern Ripley County, Missouri, United States. The population was 440 at the 2020 census.

History
Naylor was originally called Barfield, and under the latter name had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Naylor has been in operation since 1892. The present name is after William A. Naylor, a businessperson in the lumber industry.

Geography
Naylor is located in the southeast corner of the county 1.5 miles from the Ripley-Butler county line and approximately five miles north of the Missouri-Arkansas state line. Doniphan is about 12 miles to the west-northwest. The Little Black River flows past 1.5 miles to the northwest.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 632 people, 270 households, and 172 families living in the city. The population density was 1149.1 PD/sqmi. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 527.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.51% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.79% Native American, 0.16% from other races, and 5.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.

There were 270 households, of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.9% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.3% were non-families. 31.5% 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 2.34 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 42.3 years. 23.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 21.4% 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 610 people, 255 households, and 177 families living in the city. The population density was 1,124.6 PD/sqmi. There were 317 housing units at an average density of 584.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.43% White, 0.16% African American, 2.95% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.46% of the population.

There were 255 households, out of which 32.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.2% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% 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 2.91.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 81.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $20,900, and the median income for a family was $26,250. Males had a median income of $21,438 versus $18,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,402. About 19.2% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.7% of those under age 18 and 18.9% of those age 65 or over.

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

Naylor has a public library, the Naylor Branch Library.

Notable person

 * Ernest Lenard Hall, the first Paul. E. Geier Professor of Robotics in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Cincinnati.

title: Naylor, Missouri