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Fulton, Missouri

Fulton is the largest city in and the county seat of Callaway County, Missouri, United States. Located about 22 mi northeast of Jefferson City and the Missouri River and 20 mi east of Columbia, the city is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 12,600 at the 2020 census. The city is home to two universities, Westminster College and William Woods University; the Missouri School for the Deaf; the Fulton State Hospital; and the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center state prison. Missouri's only nuclear power plant, the Callaway Plant is located 13 miles southeast of Fulton.

History
The first settlement in the county was in 1809 at Cote Sans Dessein along the Missouri River. Early leaders considered siting the first Missouri state capital in the territory between Wainwright and Tebbetts. Callaway County was organized in 1820 and was named after Captain James Callaway, who was killed by Native Americans. Elizabeth became the first county seat. Many of the villages and towns in the county today represent places where railroad stations existed in early years.

In 1861, word arrived that Union troops had advanced to a nearby county. Colonel Jefferson F. Jones, from eastern Callaway County, assembled troops to protect the county. Forces were limited as many were already defending the country, but Jones marched the troops eastward to meet the approaching companies.

The successful defense was merely an illusion. Tree logs, erected by the troops, resembled artillery in the shadows of campfires and deterred Union troops. Talks continued several days and secured a mutual ceasefire agreement between the United States of America and Callaway County. Elated from the successful defense, citizens proclaimed their county The Kingdom of Callaway, a reference that remains today.

Fulton, the largest city in Callaway County, was founded and became the county seat in 1825 but was not incorporated until March 14, 1859. The city was originally named Volney after Constantin François de Chassebœuf, comte de Volney, but was changed to honor Robert Fulton, the engineer and inventor, two months after the initial Volney name in 1825. Volney, New York is a town in Oswego County, New York which is also named for Volney. A village within the town of Volney is Fulton, New York which is also named for Robert Fulton.

The early residents of Fulton were from predominantly southern culture. The coastal and upland southerners that settled the land brought with them slaves and established an agricultural economy.

When the first history of Callaway County was compiled in 1884, the die had already been cast as far as the type of community Fulton was to be. The Missouri General Assembly had voted to establish an asylum for the insane in Fulton (February 26, 1847), the first mental health facility west of the Mississippi; the General Assembly agreed (February 28, 1851) to establish a school for the education of the deaf in Fulton; in 1842 the Presbyterian Church had opened a female seminary later known as Synodical College; in the fall of 1851 the Presbyterian Church established the all-male Fulton College, now known as Westminster College; and Fulton was the seat of county government. Winston Churchill gave his famous "Sinews of Peace" (Iron Curtain) speech at Westminster on March 5, 1946, in the presence of President Harry S Truman.

The Christian Church moved its Orphan School to Fulton in 1890. Whether or not they were influenced by the already-existing colleges is not known, but Fulton's bid of $40,000 and the offer of 10 acre of land was surely a factor. The school, which had previously been located at Camden Point, Missouri, later became William Woods College for Women, which later became a coed university.

Novelist Henry Bellamann was born in Fulton in 1882, and grew up and attended college there. Fulton is said to have been Bellamann's model for the fictional town of the novel Kings Row, which generated questions about the resemblance it had to individuals and situations around the area. In 1940, producers made a movie based on the book. The cast included Ann Sheridan, Robert Cummings, Ronald Reagan and Betty Field. The suit worn by Ronald Reagan in the film is on display at the Show Me Innovation Center offices of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce.

The M. Fred Bell Rental Cottage, M. Fred Bell Speculative Cottage, Brandon-Bell-Collier House, George Washington Carver School, Court Street Historic Residential District, Fulton's Downtown Brick District, John Augustus Hockaday House, Pitcher Store, Robnett-Payne House, Westminster College Gymnasium, Westminster College Historic District, and White Cloud Presbyterian Church and Cemetery are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
The city is located in central Callaway County along U.S. Route 54 about 22 mi northeast of Jefferson City and the Missouri River. Columbia is about 20 mi to the northwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.40 sqmi, of which 12.26 sqmi is land and 0.14 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 12,600 people, 3,441 households, and 2,110 families in Fulton. The population density was 1,021.9 per square mile (394.6/km$2$). There were 3,909 housing units at an average density of 317.0 per square mile (122.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 80.63% (10,160) white, 11.21% (1,413) black or African-American, 0.52% (65) Native American, 0.78% (98) Asian, 0.1% (12) Pacific Islander, 1.13% (143) from other races, and 5.63% (709) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.4% (311) of the population.

Of the 3,441 households, 34.8% had children under the age of 18; 42.3% were married couples living together; 30.0% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 32.8% consisted of individuals and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.3.

19.9% of the population was under the age of 18, 19.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.4 years. For every 100 females, the population had 128.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 143.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $47,356 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,705) and the median family income was $58,623 (+/- $8,117). Males had a median income of $25,216 (+/- $5,164) versus $21,370 (+/- $6,171) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $23,460 (+/- $4,667). Approximately, 14.1% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under the age of 18 and 10.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 12,790 people, 4,085 households, and 2,255 families living in the city. The population density was 1043.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,602 housing units at an average density of 375.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.4% White, 12.0% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 4,085 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.8% were non-families. 37.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% 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 2.93.

The median age in the city was 31.3 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 21.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.4% were from 25 to 44; 21.2% were from 45 to 64; and 12.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 54.8% male and 45.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 12,128 people, 3,700 households, and 2,208 families living in the city. The population density was 1,072.3 PD/sqmi. There were 4,131 housing units at an average density of 365.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.26% White, 15.44% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 3,700 households, out of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 20.0% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 134.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,635, and the median income for a family was $41,722. Males had a median income of $27,418 versus $21,663 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,489. About 8.4% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Government and infrastructure
Rosa Parks Center, a Missouri Division of Youth Services (DYS) center for incarcerated girls, is a former university dormitory, located at William Woods University (WWU). It holds 10-12 girls at a time. WWU students are involved with the center. DYS and WWU agreed to the joint project in 2000, and the center opened in January 2001. Fulton also has a municipal airport, the Elton Hensley Memorial Airport ICAO code: KFTT.

Post-secondary
Westminster College and William Woods University are the two post-secondary institutions in the city. Fulton was formerly, from 1842 until its closing in 1928, the site of Synodical College, one of the earliest women's colleges in the United States.

Primary and secondary schools
Bartley Elementary (K–5), Bush Elementary (K–5), McIntire Elementary (K–5), Fulton Middle School (6–8) and Fulton High School (9–12) are part of the Fulton 58 School District.

St Peters Catholic School (K–8), and Kingdom Christian Academy (K–11) are both private schools.

Missouri School for the Deaf, a state school supervised under The Missouri Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE), is also located in Fulton.

Public library
Fulton has a public library, a branch of the Daniel Boone Regional Library.

Museums
The National Churchill Museum in Fulton commemorates the statesman and his Iron Curtain speech. The 1946 address built a legacy bringing to Westminster College world leaders: Lech Wałęsa, Margaret Thatcher, Harry S. Truman, Gerald R. Ford, Ronald W. Reagan, George H. W. Bush, Mikhail Gorbachev and NATO representatives.

With the removal of the Berlin Wall, Churchill's granddaughter acquired a section of it to create a sculpture, entitled "Break Through", to commemorate the Iron Curtain speech. Visitors view it on the quadrangle at Westminster College. The Memorial includes the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Aldermanbury. Craftsmen dismantled the structure in London, England and rebuilt it on the Westminster campus to mark Churchill's visit.

Museums and displays depict beginnings in the Kingdom of Callaway. The Fishback Museum spotlights history of the Missouri School for the Deaf. Auto World Museum emphasizes transitions in transportation. Photos, genealogy research and history books headline the exhibit at the Historical Society. The Brick District Playhouse located in the 1920's Fulton Theatre has a display of "King's Row" memorabilia.

Notable people

 * William F. Baker, structural engineer for the Burj Khalifa
 * Morris Frederick Bell, architect
 * Nick Cave, fabric sculptor, dancer, and performance artist
 * Henry Bellamann, poet and author of Kings Row
 * John Ferrugia, journalist
 * Tony Galbreath, running back in the National Football League
 * William Lincoln Garver, architect, author, and socialist politician
 * Charlie James, Major League Baseball outfielder
 * John Jameson, politician
 * Michael Kim, ESPN anchor and personality
 * Bake McBride, Major League Baseball outfielder
 * Ron McBride, running back for the Green Bay Packers 1973
 * Laura Redden Searing, also known as Howard Glyndon, deaf poet and writer
 * Helen Stephens, 1936 Olympic Champion (The Fulton Flash)

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Kingdom City, Missouri

Kingdom City is a village in Callaway County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 128 at the 2010 census. The village lies north of the intersection of Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 54.

History
Kingdom City has its origins in the building of US Route 40 in 1925, at the same time US Route 54 was being planned with the intention of intersecting US 40 somewhere along the route. The city of Fulton had hoped for US 40 to go from Columbia through Fulton and intersect US 54 in their city, but the final decision had the highways intersect in what would become Kingdom City, which was then just a rural farm and forested area south of McCredie. McCredie residents fought so hard for the highway that they staged a parade through the heart of Fulton with banners that read "54-40 or Fight". When the road was being built and huge numbers of workers were brought in to do the work, McCredie became a boom town, with future Kingdom City receiving its first gas station and a two-story hotel, which (however) burned down in 1930.

Since the area had no name at the time the intersection was referred to only as the "Y", with people in Fulton wanting to name it "North Fulton" and the people in McCredie naming it "South McCredie". The Kingdom Oil Company, owned by B.P. (Bernard Parker) Beamer, suggested Kingdom City, in reflection of the nickname for Callaway County. Through the 1920s and 30s numerous dance halls, restaurants, cafés, and hotels would come and go in Kingdom City. In 1965, Gasper's (which became a local landmark) opened for business. In 1970, the McCredie Post Office moved to Kingdom City and took the community's name. This was the same year Kingdom City incorporated as a village and included the former unincorporated community of McCredie.

The Richland Christian Church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.

Geography
Kingdom City is located along U.S. Route 54 approximately one half mile north of I-70. McKinney Creek flows past the south edge of the community and Auxvasse Creek passes two miles to the north. The town of Auxvasse lies about five miles north along Route 54. The junction is planned to be upgraded to a roundabout configuration. Construction is planned in 2024 moved from 2026. The move is from the wider project to improve I-70 across Missouri.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.82 sqmi, of which 1.80 sqmi of it is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 128 people, 49 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was 71.1 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 30.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.0% White, 6.3% African American, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.1% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.6% were non-families. 24.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% 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 3.09.

The median age in the village was 40 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 19.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.8% male and 49.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 51 households, and 36 families living in the village. The population density was 89.3 PD/sqmi. There were 54 housing units at an average density of 39.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.91% White, 6.61% African American, 0.83% Native American, and 1.65% from two or more races.

There were 51 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.9% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 21.6% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.69.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 23.1% from 25 to 44, 32.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $35,417, and the median income for a family was $34,583. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $17,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,978. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Mokane, Missouri

Mokane is a small city in southern Callaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 185 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The settlement was first named Smith's Landing, after Thomas Smith, who settled there around 1818, and is said to be the second- or third-oldest town in Callaway County. The settlement later took on the name Saint Aubert around the time a post office was built there in 1849. Official Callaway County maps of 1876 show St. Aubert, which was also the name of its township area. The town was still referred to as Saint Aubert when Livingston's "History of Northeast Missouri" went to press in 1883 or 1884.

On July 1, 1893, the Missouri, Kansas and Eastern Railway, a subsidiary of the MKT Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, took possession of the rail line that passed through the town to Saint Louis. The line included a station stop. Within a few years, the town received a new name based on the name of the railroad: Mo., Kan. & E. In 1897, Callaway County' official map shows the town named "Mokane". Compared to the 1876 map, it also moves the town one land section northward, due to the inundation of old Saint Aubert.

Geography
Mokane is located on the north side of the Missouri River valley along Missouri Route 94 between Tebbetts to the southwest and Steedman to the northeast. Fulton lies about twelve miles to the north along Missouri Route C. The Katy Trail, a rails-to-trails hiking/biking path, runs through the town, which stands at mile 125.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 185 people, 73 households, and 48 families residing in the city. The population density was 637.9 PD/sqmi. There were 87 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.8% White, 0.5% Native American, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 73 households, of which 46.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 23.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 11.0% 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 9.6% 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 2.96.

The median age in the city was 26.8 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 14% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.3% were from 25 to 44; 18.3% were from 45 to 64; and 7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.9% male and 55.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 188 people, 77 households, and 48 families residing in the city, including the Weber household. The population density was 628.6 PD/sqmi. There were 91 housing units at an average density of 304.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.94% White, 0.53% Native American and 0.53% Asian. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 77 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 29.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.

Mokane's population was spread out, with 28.7% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $55,625, and the median income for a family was $73,750. Males had a median income of $44,250 versus $20,750 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,175. About 6.5% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.0% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Government
As of April 2022, the mayor is Chad Booher. The alderwomen are Jo Belmont, Debbie Taylor and Tara Kirk; one alderperson position stands vacant. The city clerk is Tracy Hoffmann. The Mokane City Maintenance person is Dennis Hoffmann. The city office was moved after the flood of 2019 and is now located at 509 Hilltop Drive.

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New Bloomfield, Missouri

New Bloomfield is a city in Cedar Township, Callaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 669 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
In 1827, a 'Round Prairie Post Office' was opened northwest of New Bloomfield, near what became Guthrie almost 50 years later, and near the southern border of a much larger historic Round Prairie Township (subdivided around 1890 to create what then became the northern portion of Guthrie Township).

In 1836, a historic town of 'Bloomfield', next to or containing the Round Prairie Post Office, was first surveyed.

In 1841, the Round Prairie Post Office was shut down and moved about 1/2 mile southward, clearly into Cedar Township, and was renamed 'New Bloomfield Post Office', around which today's town of New Bloomfield formed. The official establishment of the town of Guthrie as 'Bigbee' and a new Guthrie Post Office (closed in 1954) followed in 1872 and 1874. The Chicago & Alton Railroad went from the Missouri riverport at Cedar City, through Holts Summit, then New Bloomfield and Guthrie, then veered northeast toward Carrington, then Fulton, then McCredie, Auxvasse, and into Audrain County and the city of Mexico, and thereafter toward Illinois and Chicago to the east, or to Kansas City to the west. Connection to St Louis was made via locations across the Mississippi River in Illinois until the MKT railroad was built in the 1890s. A ferry boat connected the Cedar City railway station to Jefferson City until a bridge was built in 1896. The New Bloomfield railroad station was located in what is now the New Bloomfield City Park. Details of relevant township boundary changes are given in the articles on both Round Prairie Township and Cedar Township.

Historical summary

 * 1821: State of Missouri admitted to Union.
 * 1827: Round Prairie Post Office opened northwest of New Bloomfield, near Guthrie.
 * 1836: Historical town of 'Bloomfield', built around Round Prairie Post Office, first surveyed.
 * 1841: Round Prairie Post Office shut down and moved to near current location in what is now New Bloomfield.
 * 1867: First New Bloomfield School inside city limits.
 * 1872: Chicago & Alton Railway station in New Bloomfield opens.
 * 1872: Town of Guthrie founded as 'Bigbee'.
 * 1874: Guthrie Post Office opened.
 * 1890 circa: Township boundaries change. Guthrie Township formed from northern strip of Cedar and southern part of Round Prairie townships. Summit Township formed from southern half of Cedar Township (including Holts Summit and Cedar city; leaving New Bloomfield still in Cedar Township).
 * 1896: Missouri River bridge connects New Bloomfield and Callaway County to Jefferson City.
 * 1904: Long distance telephone service available in New Bloomfield.
 * 1917: New Bloomfield School rebuilt following fire destroying former building.
 * 1954: Guthrie Post Office shut down.
 * 1956: New gymnasium added to New Bloomfield School.
 * 1959: New Bloomfield incorporated as a city.
 * 1961: New Bloomfield Post Office moved into new building next door.
 * 1965: New and separate elementary school opened in January for elementary grades, special education, library, and music room. High school remained in 1917 building.
 * 1983: New US Highway 54 reroutes traffic to area east of New Bloomfield; old Hwy 54 becomes State Road AE.

Geography
New Bloomfield is located along U.S. Route 54. Town Creek flows past the east side of the city and Hillers Creek is about two miles to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.56 sqmi, of which 1.53 sqmi is land and 0.03 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 669 people, 256 households, and 173 families living in the city. The population density was 437.3 PD/sqmi. There were 283 housing units at an average density of 185.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.0% African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 256 households, of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% 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 3.15.

The median age in the city was 34.2 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 30.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.5% were from 45 to 64; and 9.3% 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 in 2000, there were 599 people, 237 households, and 158 families living in the city. The population density was 1,261.3 PD/sqmi. There were 253 housing units at an average density of 532.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.49% White, 0.50% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.33% Asian, and 1.84% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.83% of the population.

There were 237 households, out of which 41.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% 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 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 34.6% from 25 to 44, 17.0% 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 78.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,969, and the median income for a family was $41,023. Males had a median income of $25,556 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,180. About 6.5% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.1% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Camdenton, Missouri

Camdenton is a city in and the county seat of Camden County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 3,718 at the 2010 census. The city is enveloped by the Lower Niangua arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, and serves as a popular trade point for visitors to the area.

History
Camdenton, the new county seat, had its start in the 1930s, when construction of the Lake of the Ozarks inundated the old county seat of Linn Creek. The city derives its name from Camden County. The name Camdenton was chosen because there were no other cities with that name. A post office called Camdenton has been in operation since 1931.

Geography
Camdenton is located at 38.00889°N, -92.74639°W (38.008890, -92.746484). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.48 sqmi, all land. Camdenton is 1043 ft above sea level.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 3,718 people, 1,441 households, and 901 families were living in the city. The population density was 678.5 PD/sqmi. Th 1,591 housing units had an average density of 290.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.0% White, 0.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 3.7% of the population.

Of the 1,441 households, 36.8% had children under 18 living with them, 39.9% were married couples living together, 18.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were not families. About 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 3.07.

The median age in the city was 32.3 years; 28.1% of residents were under 18; 10.2% were between 18 and 24; 26.2% were 25 to 44; 21.8% were 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 2,779 people, 1,149 households, and 708 families resided in the city. The population density was 795.3 people/sq mi (307.4/km2). The 1,283 housing units had an average density of 367.2/sq mi (141.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.65% White, 0.18% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latino of any race were 2.16% of the population.

Of the 1,149 households, 34.2% had children under 18 living with them, 40.4% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.3% were not families. About 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.3% had someone living alone who was 65or older. The average household size was 2.35, and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city, the age distribution was 27.6% under 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.0 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,649, and for a family was $29,342. Males had a median income of $25,156 versus $20,431 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,040. About 15.2% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Media
KCVO-FM is a noncommercial FM radio station whose frequency is 91.7 mHz. Its programming consists of Christian music and talk. It is the flagship station for Spirit FM, a network of stations in Missouri owned by Lake Area Educational Broadcasting Foundation.

The Lake Sun is a semiweekly newspaper covering the Lake of the Ozarks, owned by Vernon Publishing.

Education
Camdenton R-III School District operates public elementary schools, Camdenton Middle School, and Camdenton High School. Camdenton is home to a FIRST Robotics Competition program named FIRST LASER.

Camdenton has a public library, a branch of the Camden County Library District.

Arts and culture
Camdenton offers some Lake of the Ozarks accommodations, including boating and fishing year-round. Each June, the city serves as Time Station 32 in the Race Across America, the annual ultramarathon cross country 3,000-mile nonstop bicycle race starting in Oceanside, California, and ending in Annapolis, Maryland. The Camdenton Memorial Airport host an air show every September.

Transportation
Camdenton is served by U.S. Route 54, which intersects Missouri Route 5 and 7. Missouri Route 5 and 7 share a concurrency throughout the city. Camdenton has an airport named Camdenton Memorial Airport.

Tourism
Camdenton is located near two tourist attractions: Bridal Cave and Ha Ha Tonka State Park.

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Climax Springs, Missouri

Climax Springs is a census-designated place and former village in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 118 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Climax was established in 1883, and the name was changed to Climax Springs in 1886. The community took its name from a mineral spring near the original town site. According to tradition, an enthusiastic settler cried "that caps the climax!" upon discovering the spring and realizing its potential as a mineral spa.

In 2015, Climax Springs disincorporated.

Geography
Climax Springs is located just north of Missouri Route 7 one half mile east of the Camden-Benton county line. The Lake of the Ozarks lies approximately six miles to the northeast.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land. The town is located on a ridge-like landform in the northern Ozarks. It is approximately six miles south of the Lake of the Ozarks, and about 4 miles north of the Little Niangua River. The area just southeast of Climax Springs is called Kolb Hollow, with Kolb Branch running through it.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 46 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 269.6 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 130.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White and 3.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 46 households, of which 43.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.1% were married couples living together, 19.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 10.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% 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 3.09.

The median age in the village was 39 years. 33.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 8.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 80 people, 37 households, and 19 families living in the village. The population density was 294.6 PD/sqmi. There were 45 housing units at an average density of 165.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.50% White, 1.25% Native American, and 1.25% from two or more races.

There were 37 households, out of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.8% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.6% were non-families. 40.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.8% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 110.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $18,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,620. There were no families and 8.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 11.8% of those over 64.

Education
Climax Springs R-IV School District operates one elementary school and Climax Springs High School.

Climax Springs has a public library, a branch of the Camden County Library District.

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Linn Creek, Missouri

Linn Creek is a city in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 216 at the 2020 census.

The original Linn Creek, which was the original county seat of Camden County, Missouri, is now under water, in the Lake of the Ozarks. Construction of the Bagnell Dam that created the lake was begun August 8, 1929. The county seat was moved to the new town of Camdenton which had its beginnings in 1931.

Old Linn Creek
Linn Creek was settled in 1841 at the junction of the Niangua and Osage Rivers. It was named from the creek on which it is situated, and which was named for the many linn trees lining its banks. The city was considered a head of navigation on the Osage and became a major hub for transportation in southwest Missouri.

A skirmish took place on October 14, 1861 between Union soldiers of the 13th Illinois, Fremont Battalion (Missouri) Cavalry and Confederates of Captain William Roberts.

The local newspaper, The Linn Creek Reveille, was created and published by J. W. Vincent from 1879 until his death in 1933. According to J. W. Vincent, the Moulder family was the most numerous and prominent family in the county

Modern Linn Creek
In 1929, it was announced that the Bagnell Dam would be constructed and the town would be flooded, causing controversy among the city's citizens. Almost all of the buildings were demolished, and the city was moved to a higher elevation, losing its designation as the county seat.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.31 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 244 people, 102 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 186.3 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 88.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.8% Pacific Islander, and 0.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.2% were married couples living together, 14.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.2% were non-families. 32.4% 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 2.26 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 40 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 30.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9% 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 280 people, 94 households, and 59 families living in the city. The population density was 252.9 PD/sqmi. There were 104 housing units at an average density of 93.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.79% White, 0.36% African American, 0.71% from other races, and 2.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.21% of the population.

There were 94 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 13.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% 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 3.30.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 129.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 122.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,125, and the median income for a family was $27,321. Males had a median income of $25,833 versus $16,625 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,009. About 17.5% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.5% of those 65 or over.

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Macks Creek, Missouri

Macks Creek is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in southwest Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 244 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Macks Creek has been in operation since 1872. The community takes its name from a nearby creek of the same name, which most likely was named after the local Mack or Hack family.

In 1997, a state audit of Macks Creek's treasury uncovered major financial woes. Shortly afterward, virtually every town official resigned from office and the city itself declared bankruptcy.

On August 7th, 2012, voters approved dissolving the town with 69% in favor of the motion (above the required amount of 60%). The disincorporation turned out to be a slow and challenging process.

Speed trap designation
For years, Macks Creek had one of the most infamous speed traps in the nation, with a strictly enforced 45 mph speed limit along US 54, which had a 55 mph speed limit on either side of town. In 1995, this practice ended when the state of Missouri passed a law prohibiting cities and towns from collecting more than 45% of their total revenue from speeding tickets. Macks Creek reportedly had been collecting approximately 85% of its revenue from speeding tickets. The police department later resigned as well as the mayor. In May of 2022, Reason magazine reported that, "If a small town has a law named after it, it's probably not for a good reason. Such was the case with Macks Creek, an obnoxious speed trap that inspired the Missouri legislature to pass the Macks Creek Law in 1995. This bill capped the percentage of annual revenue that towns could generate from ticket fines at 45 percent."

Geography
Macks Creek is located on Macks Creek and U.S. Route 54, 12 mi west of Camdenton and 12 mi east of Preston.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.18 sqmi, of which 1.17 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 244 people, 102 households, and 63 families living in the city. The population density was 208.5 PD/sqmi. There were 132 housing units at an average density of 112.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.4% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.

There were 102 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.2% were married couples living together, 13.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% 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 3.03.

The median age in the city was 37.5 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.7% male and 53.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 109 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 285.2 PD/sqmi. There were 129 housing units at an average density of 137.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.38% White, and 2.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.7% were non-families. 33.9% 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 2.45 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,875, and the median income for a family was $24,643. Males had a median income of $25,893 versus $13,125 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,053. About 13.6% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 24.1% of those 65 or over.

Education
Macks Creek R-V School District operates one elementary school and Macks Creek High School.

Macks Creek has a public library, a branch of the Camden County Library District.

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Village of Four Seasons, Missouri

Village of Four Seasons is a village in Camden County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,217 at the 2010 census. The village is situated on the shores of Lake of the Ozarks and is a popular tourist destination along with the other communities in the area.

Geography
Village of Four Seasons is located at 38.20111°N, -92.71556°W (38.201086, −92.715556).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 4.59 sqmi, of which 4.52 sqmi is land and 0.07 sqmi is water.

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 2,217 people, 966 households and 701 families residing in the village. The population density was 490.5 PD/sqmi. There were 2,606 housing units at an average density of 576.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.6% White, 0.9% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 966 households, of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.4% were non-families. 21.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.6% 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 2.65.

The median age was 47.3 years. 20.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 32.4% were from 45 to 64; and 20.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census, there were 1,493 people, 641 households and 496 families residing in the village. The population density was 334.2 PD/sqmi. There were 2,025 housing units at an average density of 453.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup was 98.19% White, 0.13% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.20% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 641 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.6% were non-families. 18.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.1% 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 2.62.

19.6% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 20.9% from 25 to 44, 36.0% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.

The median household income was $59,063 and the median family incomewas $60,714. Males had a median income of $42,250 and females $25,417. The per capita income was $36,593. About 8.7% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.1% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Village of Four Seasons, Missouri


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Allenville, Missouri

Allenville is a village in Hubble Township in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 95 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History and Industry
Allenville was named after Tom Allen, who was the builder of the Belmont Branch Railroad and was platted in 1869 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was also a point on the old Lone Star Trail, and cattle were driven over the trail all the way from Texas to the Allenville railroad terminal. A post office was established at Allenville in 1869, and remained in operation until 1974.

Geography
Allenville is located near the Headwater Diversion Channel between Whitewater to the northwest and Delta to the southeast.

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 116 people, 42 households, and 33 families living in the village. The population density was 725.0 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 306.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.14% White and 0.86% from two or more races.

There were 42 households, of which 40.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.4% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.8% 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 3.09.

The median age in the village was 35.5 years. 31% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 26.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.9% male and 43.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 104 people, 42 households, and 29 families living in the village. The population density was 598.2 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 293.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 42 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.6% were non-families. 26.2% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.2% under the age of 18, 13.5% from 18 to 24, 19.2% from 25 to 44, 27.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $19,583, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $21,875 versus $12,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,993. There were 14.3% of families and 21.9% of the population living below the poverty line, including 31.3% of under eighteens and 9.1% of those over 64.

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Delta, Missouri

Delta is a city in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 376 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Name
A post office called Delta was established in 1914. The community was named after a nearby railroad junction in the shape of the Greek letter delta.

Geography
Delta is located in the flatland adjacent to the east end of Hickory Ridge and east of the Whitewater River south of the Headwater Diversion Channel. The community is served by Missouri State Route 25 and State Routes N, P and EE.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 438 people, 179 households, and 127 families living in the city. The population density was 1123.1 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 525.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.12% White and 3.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 179 households, of which 33.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 15.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.1% were non-families. 26.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 43.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 16.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 517 people, 204 households, and 136 families living in the city. The population density was 1,175.0 PD/sqmi. There were 222 housing units at an average density of 504.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.23% White, 0.39% Native American, and 0.39% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 204 households, out of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.9% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% 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 2.53 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 20.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,417, and the median income for a family was $39,250. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,938 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,622. About 13.1% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 25.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Delta, Missouri


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Dutchtown, Missouri

Dutchtown is a census-designated place (CDP) and former village in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States, located at the intersection of Routes 25 and 74. The population was 163 at the 2020 census. It was part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Dutchtown had a long history of habitation. Martin Rodner, a Hessian soldier who came to America in 1776 to fight for the British during America's Revolutionary War, moved his family to the Dutchtown area in 1801, where he owned a water mill on Hubble Creek. Because his American neighbors had trouble pronouncing his name, it became "Rodney", and his mill was known as Rodney's Mill. He died in 1827. In the mid-1830s, the area near Rodney's Mill began being settled by Swiss and German families; they called their settlement Spencer. That later became Dutchtown, a variation of the word "Deutsch," which means German. The small village grew. A blacksmith and a bricklayer settled there. Bloomfield Road ran through the town, as did railroad tracks.

In 1799, the first Protestant sermon and baptism immersion west of the Mississippi River was performed in Randol Creek near modern-day Dutchtown. In 1836 the German Evangelical Church was founded and remained an active congregation until about 1900. The original church was log, but a brick edifice was built in 1887. The church remains, as does its cemetery with about 150 markers. The church was also referred to as the "Swamp Church," since the village was built on the edge of a swamp.

Dutchtown was incorporated in February 1998 following a petition created by residents, and was disincorporated on 15 March 2018, following continuous flooding problems. The constant flooding (which occurred in 1973, 1993, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2011, 2013, 2016 and 2017) caused several people to already seek federal buyouts, and all of Dutchtown's assets will be handed over to the county.

Geography
Dutchtown is located at 37.25222°N, -89.65806°W (37.252300, -89.658064).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.52 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 94 people, 33 households, and 24 families living in the village. The population density was 180.8 PD/sqmi. There were 36 housing units at an average density of 69.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.62% White, 2.13% Black or African American, and 4.26% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, of which 45.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 15.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.38.

The median age in the village was 27.5 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.4% were from 25 to 44; 17% were from 45 to 64; and 16% 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 99 people, 36 households, and 28 families living in the village. The population density was 200.1 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 86.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.92% White, 3.03% African American, 3.03% Native American, and 2.02% from two or more races.

There were 36 households, out of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 22.2% 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 2.75 and the average family size was 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.3% under the age of 18, 11.1% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $21,042 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,033. About 18.9% of families and 15.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 17.6% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
Most of Dutchtown is in the Cape Girardeau School District, which operates Central High School. A small portion is in the Delta R-V School District.

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Gordonville, Missouri

Gordonville is a village in Cape Giradeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 625 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Etymology
Gordonville was named after Sam Gordon, who established a watermill on the same site where the Gordonville Milling Company operated.

History
The land around present-day Gordonville was originally owned by Sam Gordon and his father, who lived in Indiana. Sam Gordon established the first store in the town in either 1857 or 1858, and the town became known as Gordonville. The first church in the town was set up by Methodist missionaries on the farm of Louis Siemers in 1848, with Liberty School house being established shortly later. Hubble Mill and Gordonville Roller Mills were established along Hubble Creek.

In the 1850s, German immigrants began to move into the area and established farms around Gordonville. A German Methodist church and a German Lutheran church were also organized just south of Gordonville to serve the local German population.

In 2020, Libertarian candidate Jason M Crombie was unanimously voted in as mayor of Gordonville by a vote of 99-1. In 2023 Mr. Crombie petitioned the village board of trustee's to rename the town Ville De Gordon, however it was voted down.

Geography
Gordonville is located along Hubble Creek at 37.31222°N, -89.67417°W (37.312237, -89.674245).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.78 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 391 people, 157 households, and 124 families living in the village. The population density was 501.3 PD/sqmi. There were 167 housing units at an average density of 214.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.23% White, 0.26% Black or African American, and 0.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.51% of the population.

There were 157 households, of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 21.0% were non-families. 19.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% 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 2.81.

The median age in the village was 46.5 years. 17.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.7% were from 25 to 44; 36% were from 45 to 64; and 16.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 425 people, 154 households, and 129 families living in the village. The population density was 527.1 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 196.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.59% White, 0.94% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.24% of the population.

There were 154 households, out of which 39.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 77.9% were married couples living together, 4.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 15.6% were non-families. 13.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% 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 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $53,125, and the median income for a family was $57,375. Males had a median income of $35,341 versus $17,917 for females. The per capita income for the village was $20,763. About 1.6% of families and 3.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Jackson R-2 School District, which operates Jackson High School.

Notable people

 * Henry F. Gerecke, Lutheran minister and United States Army chaplain
 * Fred Henry McGuire, United States Navy sailor and receipt of the Medal of Honor

title: Gordonville, Missouri


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Jackson, Missouri

Jackson is a city in and the county seat of Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. It is a principal city of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Jackson was 15,481 at the 2020 census.

History
In 1813, Cape Girardeau County succeeded Cape Girardeau District, and the Court of Common Pleas and the Court of General Quarter-Sessions of the Peace in Cape Girardeau were superseded by the Court of Common Pleas, leading to a new seat of justice. The seat of the county and the courts were at first held on the plantation of Thomas Bull about one and one-half mile south of present-day Jackson. Land was then purchased along Hubble Creek for the county seat in 1814.

The first post office was established in 1814 when the area was called Birdstown. The name was changed to Jackson on August 31, 1819, named for Andrew Jackson, a general popular for his role in the War of 1812. It was the first town to be named after Andrew Jackson. The town was platted in 1815. The Missouri Herald, the third newspaper in state, was established here on June 25, 1819. In 1818, the town already had a population of 300. The first county courthouse was built in 1818 on Jackson's public square.

Although its initial growth was rapid, the economy of the City of Jackson developed conservatively. The town suffered a setback in June, 1833, when Cholera spread killing 128. Cholera struck again on June 10, 1852, causing all abled bodies to flee the town until the epidemic had run its course. In 1841, a bank was established. A flour mill was constructed in 1855 and another in 1873. But the community could not escape the impact of the American Civil War; on June 24, 1861, a military skirmish took place near Jackson between units of the Union Army and the Confederate Army.

In 1877, Jackson was linked to Cape Girardeau by the first long-distance railway service line in Missouri. By 1884, the population of the City of Jackson had grown to 2,105, and the town supported 50 businesses. In 1884, by popular vote, it was decided to incorporate Jackson as a city of the fourth class. The courthouse built in 1818 burned down in 1870. The current courthouse was built in 1908 and is “on the square” in the center of Uptown Jackson where Jones Drug Store still runs and serves the community since 1871.

The Big Hill Farmstead Historic District, Abraham Byrd House, Frizel-Welling House, Jackson Uptown Commercial Historic District, and McKendree Chapel are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Jackson is located on US Route 61 approximately seven miles northwest of Cape Girardeau. Hubble Creek and its tributary Goose Creek flow through the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.96 sqmi, of which 10.94 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 15,481 people, 5,687 households, and 3,985 families in Jackson. The population density was 1,440.1 per square mile (556.3/km$2$). There were 6,175 housing units at an average density of 574.4 per square mile (221.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.81% (13,903) white, 2.59% (401) black or African-American, 0.21% (32) Native American, 0.99% (154) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.82% (127) from other races, and 5.57% (863) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.4% (353) of the population.

Of the 5,687 households, 32.5% had children under the age of 18; 50.9% were married couples living together; 31.1% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 22.8% consisted of individuals and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0.

24.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.2 years. For every 100 females, the population had 85.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 81.4 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $63,152 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,713) and the median family income was $74,970 (+/- $2,492). Males had a median income of $43,687 (+/- $1,796) versus $25,955 (+/- $3,289) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,452 (+/- $2,905). Approximately, 7.2% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.8% of those under the age of 18 and 6.0% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 13,758 people, 5,496 households, and 3,827 families living in the city. The population density was 1257.6 PD/sqmi. There were 5,835 housing units at an average density of 533.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.81% White, 1.65% Black or African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.57% Asian, 0.01% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24%.

Of the 5,496 households 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.4% of households were one person and 11.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age was 37.3 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.1% were from 25 to 44; 24.8% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 11,947 people, 4,708 households, and 3,385 families living in the city. The population density was 1,180.2 PD/sqmi. There were 4,962 housing units at an average density of 490.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.57% White, 1.36% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.56% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76%.

Of the 4,708 households 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.1% were non-families. 25.1% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.98.

The age distribution was 26.6% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median household income was $40,412 and the median family income was $46,854. Males had a median income of $35,212 versus $19,994 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,799. About 5.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 11.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Most of Jackson is in Jackson R-2 School District. A small portion is in the Cape Girardeau School District. Jackson R-2 operates Jackson High School. The Cape Girardeau district operates Central High School.

Jackson has a public library, a branch of the Riverside Regional Library.

Notable people

 * Linda M. Godwin, NASA astronaut
 * Gary Friedrich, writer of the comic book Ghost Rider
 * Roy Thomas, writer (Marvel and DC Comics) and editor (Marvel). Writer of various movie scripts
 * Louis C. Wagner Jr., United States Army four-star general
 * Marie Elizabeth Watkins Oliver, "the Betsy Ross of Missouri" was the designer and creator of the Missouri State Flag
 * Edwin C. Horrell, American football player and coach

title: Jackson, Missouri


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Oak Ridge, Missouri

Oak Ridge is a village in the southern part of Apple Creek Township in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 237 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Etymology
As the name implies, the village is built on a high ridge, which is a drainage divide between the Apple Creek and Whitewater River watersheds, and surrounded by oak trees. The pioneers' mocking name for the settlement was Lizard Lick.

History
Andrew Ramsay and Alexander Giboney settled in the area around Ramsey Creek in 1795. The community of Oak Ridge was organized in 1852 by John M. Wilson, who purchased the land at $2.50 per acre and established a store and a bar. The town was named for the natural surroundings. Oak Ridge had a population of approximately 300 in 1888. The town is home to a Methodist church and a Baptist church dating from the 1860s, and was once home to a Presbyterian church. The first high school in Southeast Missouri was established in Oak Ridge in 1874.

Education
Oak Ridge's high school began classes on November 4, 1874, at a frame building contained four rooms. This building was used until 1923 when a brick building was built. However, this building burned during an electric storm in 1932. The Oak Ridge R-6 School District is a small, public secondary education facility that runs throughout much of northern Cape Girardeau County. With an average yearly enrollment of 350 students in grades K-12, it is one of the smaller public schools in Southeast Missouri. Its school colors are blue and white, and its mascot is the blue jay. Athletics at ORHS consist of boys’ basketball, girls’ volleyball, boys’ baseball, girls’ softball, cross country, and cheerleading.

For adults aged 25 and older in Oak Ridge, 66.9% possess a high school diploma as their highest educational attainment, 15.9% have less than high school and 14.7% possess a bachelor's degree or higher educational degree while 2.5% of the population possesses a post-graduate or professional degree.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.57 sqmi, all land. The village lies approximately ten miles northeast of Jackson.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 243 people, 90 households, and 63 families residing in the village. The population density was 426.3 PD/sqmi. There were 107 housing units at an average density of 187.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.24% White, 0.41% Black or African American, 2.47% Native American, and 2.88% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population.

There were 90 households, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.7% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% 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 3.08.

The median age in the village was 38.2 years. 24.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.3% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 56.0% male and 44.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 202 people, 82 households, and 63 families residing in the town. The population density was 549.3 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 255.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.02% White, 0.99% African American, 0.50% Native American, and 0.50% from two or more races.

There were 82 households, out of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.3% 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 2.46 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town the population was spread out, with 20.8% under the age of 18, 5.0% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 30.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.8 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $32,188, and the median income for a family was $41,875. Males had a median income of $34,167 versus $16,635 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,310. About 5.3% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Oak Ridge, Missouri


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Pocahontas, Missouri

Pocahontas is a village in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 97 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Name
Tradition has that Samuel Green opened a post office and started the town, and therefore was required by the government to provide a name for the town. Samuel Green had fallen in love with a princess of the Shawnee and Delaware tribes living along Apple Creek, but she had left the region along with the tribes when they moved west. Green intended to name the town after this woman whom he longed for. Unfortunately, the name of this princess was difficult to pronounce and nearly as impossible to spell, so when registering the town’s name, Green decided to substitute his love’s name for the name of the historic Indian princess Pocahontas, of colonial Virginia fame.

"Joseph Abernathy who looked like an Indian and according to tradition was a descendant of Pocahontas, was the head of another branch of the Abernathy family. He too was born in NC and moved to MO at a very early date. The town of Pocahontas was named in honor of him and in recognition of this tradition."

History
The early inhabitants of the area were the Mississippian Mound Builders, who were part of the Mississippian culture. The Mound Builders went into decline in the 12th and 13th centuries, resulting in a depopulation of the area. In the latter part of the 18th century, French and Spanish officials allowed the immigration of Shawnee and Delaware Indians from Ohio. In the 1820s, these Indians were moved further west, with only a few remaining behind. The last of the Indians to stay were removed from the area in 1857.

Early American settlers to the area were the Abernathy and Little families, who farmed the land around present-day Pocahontas. Samuel Green, an Englishman, purchased land from Joseph Abernathy and operated the Green Station general store and post office. The Applecreek Presbyterian Church was established in 1821 and celebrates its 200 year anniversary in 2021, German and Austrian immigrants began to settle around Pocahontas. St. John Iowa Synod Lutheran Church was founded in 1870, and in 1889 Zion Lutheran Church Missouri Synod was built. It was incorporated as a town in 1893. A flour mill was constructed by John Hatcher, and today the mill is still operated as the Bowman Milling Company. A public school and two Lutheran parochial schools were also established. As of 2015, the town had four stores, several shops, a planing mill and a lumber yard.

Geography
Pocahontas is located in north-central Cape Girardeau County, approximately thirteen miles north-northeast of Cape Girardeau and seven miles due west of Neelys Landing on the Mississippi River. U.S. Route 61 passes one mile west of the community. The village is located between the headwaters of Blue Shawnee Creek and Muddy Shawnee Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.10 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 114 people, 44 households, and 30 families living in the village. The population density was 1140.0 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 520.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.12% White and 0.88% Black or African American.

There were 44 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 18.2% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 41 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.7% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 45 households, and 32 families living in the town. The population density was 1,280.9 PD/sqmi. There were 52 housing units at an average density of 524.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 45 households, out of which 37.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.7% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.82 and the average family size was 3.36.

In the town the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $41,667. Males had a median income of $29,500 versus $18,333 for females. The per capita income for the town was $13,650. There were no families and 3.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including none under 18 and 12.5% of those over 64.

Classification
Under Missouri Revised Statute 72-050, towns with populations under 500 at the time of passage (1939) were declared to be villages. Having been incorporated in 1893, Pocahontas was unaffected by this statute, and is classified as a town despite its small population.

Education
It is in the Jackson R-2 School District, which operates Jackson High School.

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Whitewater, Missouri

Whitewater is a village in Hubble Township in southwestern Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United States. The population was 88 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Cape Girardeau–Jackson, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Whitewater was first settled in 1866 on lands belonging to William 'Uncle Bill' DeVore and Linus Sanford. It was incorporated as a town in 1898. Whitewater was situated along the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway. In 1915, the town had a population of 350, with a number of stores, hotels, a school and churches. The first mayor of Whitewater was P. N. O'Brien who was born in St. Louis in 1851 and who had previously lived in Cape Girardeau as he had owned the J. S. Albert Grocer Company in Cape Girardeau and helped found Shell & Albert, the first mercantile business in Whitewater; O'Brien also served the Whitewater postmaster for nearly a quarter of a century.

Geography
Whitewater is situated about five miles northwest of Delta, along the Upper Whitewater River. The town is on Missouri Route A, approximately seven miles west of Dutchtown. The Headwater Diversion Channel diverts the flow of the Whitewater River just to the south of the town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 125 people, 46 households, and 35 families lived in the village. The population density was 595.2 PD/sqmi. There were 57 housing units at an average density of 271.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.20% White and 0.80% from two or more races.

There were 46 households, of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the village was 39.3 years. 28% of residents were under the age of 18; 4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 21.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 40.8% male and 59.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 113 people, 48 households, and 37 families living in the town. The population density was 564.0 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 299.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 48 households, out of which 16.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.9% were non-families. 22.9% 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 2.35 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the town the population was spread out, with 17.7% under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $26,750, and the median income for a family was $31,000. Males had a median income of $18,594 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,533. There were 21.1% of families and 30.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 67.9% of under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.

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Bogard, Missouri

Bogard is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. The population was 167 at the 2020 census.

History
Bogard was originally known as Bogard's Mound, after a tumulus near the site which a pioneer citizen named Bogard used as an observation tower. The village plat was made in 1884. A post office called Bogard Mound was established in 1872, and the name was changed to Bogard in 1884.

Geography
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 164 people, 74 households, and 48 families living in the city. The population density was 298.2 PD/sqmi. There were 94 housing units at an average density of 170.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population.

There were 74 households, of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.8% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 28.4% 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 2.22 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 45.5 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 23.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.0% male and 53.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 234 people, 98 households, and 68 families living in the city. The population density was 429.0 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 212.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.43% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 27.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.4% 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 2.93.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 4.7% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $22,639, and the median income for a family was $42,679. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $16,458 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,208. About 6.8% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 12.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Bogard, Missouri


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Bosworth, Missouri

Bosworth is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. The population was 213 at the 2020 U.S. Census.

History
Bosworth was laid out in 1888, and named for a settler. A post office called Bosworth has been in operation since 1888.

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

2010 census
As of the U.S. Census of 2010, there were 305 people, 122 households, and 71 families living in the city. The population density was 554.5 PD/sqmi. There were 158 housing units at an average density of 287.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.7% white, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.0% of the population.

There were 122 households, of which 36.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.0% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.8% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.25.

The median age in the city was 36.4 years. 27.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 26.5% were from 45 to 64; and 14.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.

2000 census
As of the U.S. Census of 2000, there were 382 people, 153 households, and 102 families living in the city. The population density was 691.0 PD/sqmi. There were 195 housing units at an average density of 352.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.00% white.

There were 153 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.1% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,357, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $23,250 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,526. About 11.7% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Lewis Eldon Atherton, historian at the University of Missouri
 * Barbara Ann Blakeley, model, showgirl, socialite, wife of Frank Sinatra
 * Robert Simpson, athlete, was born in Bosworth.

title: Bosworth, Missouri


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Carrollton, Missouri

Carrollton is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. Carrollton won the 2005 All-America City Award, given out annually by the National Civic League. The population was 3,514 at the 2020 census. Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County.

History

Carrollton was established in 1833. It obtained its post office in 1834. Carrollton's growth can be documented through Sanborn maps, several of which are available online.

The Carroll County Court House, Carroll County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail, United States Post Office, and Wilcoxson and Company Bank are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Carrollton is located in south central Carroll County at the intersection of US routes 24 and US Route 65. The Missouri River is five miles south of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.19 sqmi, of which 4.17 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

Education
Carrollton R-VII School District operates Carrollton Area Career Center, Carrollton High School; grades 9-12, Carrollton Junior High School; grades 7–8, and Carrollton Elementary School; grades Pre-1 and 2–6.

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

Notable people

 * Amanda Austin, painter and sculptor
 * Leon E. Bates, UAW leader
 * James Johnson Duderstadt, President of the University of Michigan. 1988-1996
 * James Fergason, graduated Carrollton High School in 1952. American inventor and business entrepreneur.
 * Francis Doyle Gleeson, Roman Catholic bishop
 * Don Martin, defensive back for Yale
 * John C. McQueen, Major general, USMC; Decorated veteran of World War II
 * James Shields, Civil War general and United States Senator
 * Robert Simpson was an American hurdler and track and field coach.
 * Claude T. Smith, American band conductor, composer, and educator.

title: Carrollton, Missouri