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Campbell, Missouri

Campbell is a city in northern Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,992 at the 2010 census.

History
Campbell was originally called Four Mile, and under the latter name settlement was made in 1844. The town site was platted in 1886, and the present name adopted from Alexander Campbell, a local judge. A post office called Four Mile was established in 1855, and the name was changed to Campbell in 1882.

Geography
Campbell is located in the northwestern part of the Missouri Bootheel at the intersection of US Route 62 and Missouri Route 53. Malden is seven miles to the northeast and St. Francis, Arkansas is 4.5 miles to the southwest on the St. Francis River. Kennett is approximately 17 miles to the south.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,992 people, 799 households, and 495 families living in the city. The population density was 1422.9 PD/sqmi. There were 903 housing units at an average density of 645.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.84% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.25% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.45% from other races, and 1.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.11% of the population.

There were 799 households, of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.6% were married couples living together, 15.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 39.8 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 24.6% were from 45 to 64; and 19.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,883 people, 853 households, and 499 families living in the city. The population density was 1,477.9 PD/sqmi. There were 966 housing units at an average density of 758.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.14% White, 0.58% Native American, 0.16% Pacific Islander, 0.27% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 1.38% of the population.

There were 853 households, out of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.3% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.4% were non-families. 37.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 19.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,838, and the median income for a family was $27,802. Males had a median income of $24,286 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,026. About 11.6% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 18.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Campbell R-2 School District operates one elementary school and Campbell High School.

Campbell has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

Arts and culture
The city of Campbell holds many events for the town and surrounding areas, including Easter egg hunts in the softball fields, fireworks for the 4th of July, citywide yard sales, auto shows, craft fairs, senior citizen dances, Campbell High School annual reunions, and the annual Missouri Peach Fair.

In 1944, the Campbell American Legion, local peach farmers, and local business owners hosted the first ever Peach Festival. This was initially a one-day event then, including a picnic where people could barbecue, and prizes given to the farmers with the best peaches. In 2011, the event expanded to become the official Missouri Peach Fair. It is now a seven-day celebration of a good year's harvest. It includes carnival rides, arcade games, food stands, pageant contests, and raffle drawings.

Notable people

 * Carl Edward Bailey, Arkansas Attorney General (1934) and Governor (1937–1941)
 * Jake Crawford, professional baseball player

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Cardwell, Missouri

Cardwell is a city in southwest Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The 2024 recorded population is 526. The current Mayor of Cardwell is Mike Clark and the current aldermen are Harvey Beasley, Randall Duda, Sherry Horner, and Randy Dunigan. Kim Heit serves as the City Clerk.

History
On January 1, 1893, the Paragould Southeastern Railway extended its main line to Cardwell from the direction of Paragould, Arkansas. In 1897, the line was continued to the neighboring city of Hornersville, Missouri.

Cardwell was platted in 1895, but not incorporated until 1904. The community was named after Frank Cardwell, an Arkansas banker who lent money to the town's founders. A post office has been in operation at Cardwell since 1895.

Geography
Cardwell is situated in the southwestern corner of Missouri's Bootheel, with the Missouri-Arkansas state line lying both to the west and south. Missouri Route 164 traverses Cardwell, connecting the city with Arbyrd and Hornersville to the east. U.S. Route 412 passes just south and east of Cardwell. Paragould, Arkansas is ten miles to the west on Route 412. The St. Francis River follows the state line two miles to the west of the community.

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

Climate
Cardwell experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and generally cold winters.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 713 people, 317 households, and 180 families residing in the city. The population density was 1131.7 PD/sqmi. There were 386 housing units at an average density of 612.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.35% White, 0.42% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.12% from other races, and 1.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.37% of the population.

There were 317 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.5% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2% were non-families. 36.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the city was 39.5 years. 25% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 789 people, 345 households, and 218 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,246.1 PD/sqmi. There were 387 housing units at an average density of 611.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.34% White, 0.89% African American, 0.63% Native American, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.01% of the population.

There were 345 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.8% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,042, and the median income for a family was $27,361. Males had a median income of $25,179 versus $19,500 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,207. About 25.1% of families and 27.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 34.0% of those under age 18 and 22.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Southland C-9 School District operates two schools at Cardwell: Southland Elementary School and Southland High School.

Cardwell has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

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Clarkton, Missouri

Clarkton is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,288 at the 2010 census. Clarkton is the oldest city in Dunklin County.

History
Originally called Beech, the town site was platted as Clarkton in 1876. The present name is after Henry E. Clark, a contractor on a new plank road leading to town. A post office called Beech was established in 1855, and the name was changed to Clarkton in 1870.

Geography
Clarkton is located at 36.45083°N, -89.96778°W (36.450899, -89.967853). It lies at the intersection of Missouri Route 25 and Missouri Route 162 in the western Bootheel. Gideon is located just to the east, and Holcomb to the southwest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,288 people, 495 households, and 327 families living in the city. The population density was 1139.8 PD/sqmi. There were 557 housing units at an average density of 492.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 84.32% White, 5.05% Black or African American, 0.31% Native American, 8.15% from other races, and 2.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.78% of the population.

There were 495 households, of which 37.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.4% were married couples living together, 18.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.20.

The median age in the city was 32.9 years. 30% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.4% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 10.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,330 people, 537 households, and 366 families living in the city. The population density was 1,182.1 PD/sqmi. There were 598 housing units at an average density of 531.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.58% White, 4.51% African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 1.80% from other races, and 1.58% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.53% of the population.

There were 537 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 18.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 28.9% 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 2.48 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 19.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $16,250, and the median income for a family was $20,350. Males had a median income of $20,147 versus $19,479 for females. The per capita income for the city was $9,292. About 35.2% of families and 40.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 53.1% of those under age 18 and 17.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Clarkton C-4 School District operates one elementary school and Clarkton High School.

Clarkton has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

Notable people

 * Leary Lentz - Former basketball player for the Houston Mavericks; born here.
 * Gary Blaylock - Former MLB player and pitching coach of the 1985 Kansas City Royals.

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Holcomb, Missouri

Holcomb  is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 635 at the 2010 census.

History
A post office called Holcomb has been in operation since 1882. The community has the name of Lewis Holcomb, a county sheriff.

Geography
Holcomb is located at 36.40139°N, -90.02472°W (36.4013424, -90.0248383). The city lies at the intersection of Missouri Route 25 and Missouri Route 53 in the western Bootheel. The St. Francis River and the Missouri-Arkansas state line pass just to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 635 people, 248 households, and 173 families living in the city. The population density was 1094.8 PD/sqmi. There were 279 housing units at an average density of 481.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.59% White, 1.73% Black or African American, 2.20% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.09% of the population.

There were 248 households, of which 40.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.2% were non-families. 27.4% 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 2.56 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the city was 35.5 years. 29.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.7% male and 52.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 696 people, 280 households, and 194 families living in the city. The population density was 1,140.1 PD/sqmi. There were 302 housing units at an average density of 494.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.26% White, 0.43% African American, 0.43% Native American, 1.01% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.15% of the population.

There were 280 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out, with 27.2% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.5 males.

The median household income was $25,163, and the median income for a family was $29,219. Males had a median income of $24,479 versus $18,462 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,699. About 14.6% of families and 20.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Holcomb R-III School District operates one elementary school and Holcomb High School.

Holcomb has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

Notable people

 * Tommy Lynn Sells, American Serial Killer
 * Jack Powell, American baseball player

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Malden, Missouri

Malden is a city in the northeast corner of Dunklin County, Missouri, United States, located near the intersection of Missouri Route 25 and U.S. Route 62. The population was 4,277 at the 2010 census. Malden is within Missouri's 8th congressional district.

History
Malden was platted in 1877 by a railroad official. Some say the community has the name of Colonel T. H. Mauldin, a county judge, while others believe the name is a transfer from Malden, Massachusetts. A post office called Malden has been in operation since 1877.

Geography
Malden is located in the Missouri Bootheel and the New Madrid Seismic Zone, approximately 23 mi west of New Madrid and the Mississippi River meander around the Kentucky Bend.

Malden is located along the Crowley's Ridge Parkway.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.53 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of 2000 the median income for a household in the city was $22,910, and the median income for a family was $27,819. Males had a median income of $30,671 versus $16,920 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,475. About 22.9% of families and 27.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.4% of those under age 18 and 25.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,275 people, 1,780 households, and 1,109 families residing in the city. The population density was 567.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,014 housing units at an average density of 267.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 71.35% White, 25.12% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.94% from other races, and 1.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.92% of the population.

There were 1,780 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.0% were married couples living together, 20.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.94.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 25.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 17.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

Transportation
Malden has one of the largest general aviation airports in the State of Missouri. Malden is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems, which identifies airports that are significant to national transportation. Malden's three 5000 foot runways can handle most corporate aircraft. The city also has the Dunklin County Transit Bus System which travels throughout the city and the surrounding area.

The Malden Municipal Airport was an Army airfield and then an Air Force base from 1942 to 1960, as operated by the military and then under civilian contracts. The airfield was used to train pilots to fight in World War II and the Korean War. The Malden Army Airfield Preservation Society (MAAPS) is an organization that works to preserve the past of the Malden Army Airfield. The MAAPS Military Museum is located in the airport's terminal building and MAAPS also maintains a Veterans Wall of Honor.

Education
The public school system of the Malden R-1 School District is a 3A designated school for athletics (2A for football). The mascot is the Green Wave, and its last state championship was 2007, when the school won its second consecutive Boys Track championship. The Malden Green Wave Football program competed in the state playoffs in 2010 and the boys baseball team were conference regular season champions and won a district title for the first time in 31 years in 2011. The Malden school system has been named one of the top 10% of American High Schools for 3 years running and ranked as the best school in southeast Missouri based on 2009-2010 Missouri Assessment Program test scores. The Malden School Board was recognized by the Missouri School Board's Association as its Outstanding Board of the Year in 2011. Malden has two satellite college campuses, one from Three Rivers Community College and another from Southeast Missouri State University.

Malden has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

Arts and culture
Malden is the home of the Bootheel Youth Museum. This is a hands-on activity-based museum for children. It has grown over the past few years and has had over 140,000 visitors. It is a resource for Malden school district as well as surround districts. The most recent addition is the Lewis and Clark site. The Museum was a National Award winner in 2012 and was named a top youth attraction in America.

Other attractions include:
 * The Malden Historical Museum, which displays the history of Malden.
 * Malden Community Center
 * Malden Veterans Wall of Honor

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

Notable people

 * Narvel Felts — Country music star
 * Derland Moore — NFL lineman, 1973-1986
 * Hub Pruett — Major League pitcher, 1922-1932
 * George Richey - Country music songwriter and producer, and fifth husband and manager of Tammy Wynette

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Rives, Missouri

Rives is a town in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.

History
Rives had its start in 1894 when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Rives has been in operation since 1915. The village has the name of Colonel H. W. Rives, a railroad official.

Geography
Rives is located at 36.09694°N, -90.015°W (36.097025, -90.015094).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.37 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 30 households, and 18 families living in the village. The population density was 170.3 PD/sqmi. There were 35 housing units at an average density of 94.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 30 households, of which 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.44.

The median age in the village was 49.8 years. 15.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.5% were from 25 to 44; 39.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 88 people, 38 households, and 25 families living in the town. The population density was 222.1 PD/sqmi. There were 39 housing units at an average density of 98.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 90.91% White, 5.68% from other races, and 3.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.09% of the population.

There were 38 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.9% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.6% were non-families. 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the town the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 19.3% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,125, and the median income for a family was $36,563. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $24,375 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,111. There were 4.0% of families and 18.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including 25.0% of under eighteens and 53.3% of those over 64.

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Senath, Missouri

Senath  is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,767 at the 2010 census.

History
The city of Senath was first settled by A.W. Douglas, who is believed to have moved into the area in 1878. The city was later founded in 1882. It is named after an early settler, Asenath Douglass, who was commonly called Senath and in whose family her Bible-derived name Asenath was pronounced with a long "e" and with stress on the second syllable. A post office called Senath has been in operation since 1881. In 1897, the St. Louis, Kennett, & Southern Railroad was extended from Kennett south to Senath, giving the city its first rail connection.

Geography
The city lies in the southwestern Bootheel approximately nine miles southwest of Kennett along U.S. Route 412. Senath is served by Missouri supplemental routes A, C and P.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.92 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,767 people, 661 households, and 433 families living in the city. The population density was 920.3 PD/sqmi. There were 765 housing units at an average density of 398.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 76.74% White, 1.08% Black or African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.11% Asian, 20.71% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.62% of the population.

There were 661 households, of which 37.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.5% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 37 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 17.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,650 people, 688 households, and 427 families living in the city. The population density was 865.3 PD/sqmi. There were 783 housing units at an average density of 410.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 0.55% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 6.48% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.58% of the population.

There were 688 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. Of all households, 34.2% were made up of individuals, and 20.3% 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 2.89.

Of the city's population, 22.5% were under the age of 18, 7.2% were from 18 to 24, 24.7% were from 25 to 44, 20.8% were from 45 to 64, and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.

Education
Senath-Hornersville C-8 School District operates one elementary school and Senath-Hornersville Sr. High School the middle school is located in Hornersville Mo in the city.

Senath has a public library, a branch of the Dunklin County Library.

Notable people

 * Onie Wheeler (1921–1984) – bluegrass/country/rockabilly musician

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Berger, Missouri

Berger is a city in northwest Franklin County, Missouri, United States, located south of the Missouri River. The population was 256 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Berger has been in operation since 1856. The town site was not platted until 1870. The community has the name of Casper Berger, an early settler.

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

The rural town is located on the Berger Bottom, a floodplain south of the Missouri River.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 221 people, 85 households, and 49 families living in the city. The population density was 712.9 PD/sqmi. There were 97 housing units at an average density of 312.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.5% White and 0.5% African American.

There were 85 households, of which 38.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.7% were married couples living together, 7.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and the average family size was 3.45.

The median age in the city was 34.3 years. 28.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.2% male and 49.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 206 people, 85 households, and 56 families living in the city. The population density was 686.7 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 333.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 0.49% African American, 0.49% Asian, and 1.46% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.1% were non-families. 31.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.9% 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 91.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $32,083, and the median income for a family was $42,188. Males had a median income of $31,406 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,460. About 3.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen and 17.4% of those 65 or over.

title: Berger, Missouri


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Gerald, Missouri

Gerald is a city in western Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,361 at the 2020 census.

History
Gerald was platted in 1901 along a railroad line. The community was named after the local Fitzgerald family. A post office called Gerald has been in operation since 1901.

The Christian and Anna Keller Farmstead and Old Gerald School are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Gerald is located along US Route 50 approximately two miles east of the Franklin - Gasconade county line. Rosebud lies four miles to the west and Leslie five miles east along Route 50.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.49 sqmi, of which 1.48 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,345 people, 527 households, and 356 families living in the city. The population density was 908.8 PD/sqmi. There were 603 housing units at an average density of 407.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.5% White, 0.2% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 527 households, of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 15.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.4% were non-families. 26.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% 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 2.97.

The median age in the city was 36.6 years. 24.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 24.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,171 people, 474 households, and 327 families living in the city. The population density was 835.0 PD/sqmi. There were 510 housing units at an average density of 363.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, 0.09% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.02% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of the population.

There were 474 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,095, and the median income for a family was $35,000. Males had a median income of $28,194 versus $21,971 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,095. About 6.0% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.9% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Gerald has a lending library, the Gerald Area Library.

Drug Enforcement Administration incident
The City of Gerald came into national spotlight in 2008 when it was revealed that Bill A. Jakob, a purported federal agent working for several months with Gerald police to curtail the meth abuse including participating in home raids without a warrant to arrest alleged drug dealers, was actually "an unemployed former trucking company owner, a former security guard, a former wedding minister and a former small-town cop from 23 miles down the road." Jakob came to Gerald in January 2008 and misrepresented himself as an agent of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration to the Gerald police chief. On some other occasions, he claimed to be a United States Marshal or an agent from the United States Department of Justice Multi-Jurisdictional Task Force.

Linda Trest, a staff writer for the Gasconade County Republican acting on reports of concerned citizens, uncovered the truth about Jakob, which ended the scam. After the national press coverage that included The New York Times, The National Inquirer, and The Post-Dispatch, Jacob was interviewed by Katie Couric on 60 Minutes.

In September 2009 Jakob pleaded guilty to impersonating a federal agent. In December 2009 he was sentenced to serve 5 years in prison.

title: Gerald, Missouri


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Gray Summit, Missouri

Gray Summit is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,701 at the 2010 census. Also called "Gray's Summit", it was founded by Daniel Gray of New York, who built a hotel here in 1845. It is located on Missouri Route 100 just north of Interstate 44.

Geography
Gray Summit is located in northeastern Franklin County along Missouri Route 100 and just north of Interstate 44. Missouri Route 100 leads northwest approximately 11 mi to Washington from the west end of Gray Summit.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 18.83 km2, of which 18.78 km2 is land and 0.05 km2, or 0.28%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,640 people, 953 households, and 739 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 355.1 PD/sqmi. There were 1,032 housing units at an average density of 138.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.80% White, 0.38% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 0.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.34% of the population.

There were 953 households, out of which 37.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.3% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 34.0% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 9.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $46,648, and the median income for a family was $53,875. Males had a median income of $38,810 versus $21,723 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $17,503. About 4.8% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.2% of those under age 18 and 15.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Gray Summit, Missouri


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Leslie, Missouri

Leslie is a village in west central Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 136 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Leslie is located along US Route 50 between Gerald approximately 5 miles to the west and Beaufort 1.5 miles to the east.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census, there were 171 people, 50 households and 36 families living in the village. The population density was 1005.9 /sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 352.9 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the village was 96.5% White, 0.6% Native American and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present and 28.0% were non-families. 18.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.42 and the average family size was 4.00.

The median age was 25.8 years. 37.4% of residents were under the age of 18,; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24, 28.7% were from 25 to 44, 18.7% were from 45 to 64 and 4.1% were 65 years of age or older. The sex make-up of the village was 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 87 people, 35 households and 19 families living in the village. The population density was 535.5 /sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 301.6 /sqmi. The racial make-up of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 35 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.9% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.15.

29.9% of the population were under the age of 18, 11.5% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64 and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 117.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.3 males.

The median household income was $29,250 and the median family income for a family was $36,250. Males had a median income of $25,500 and females $17,917. The per capita income was $13,140. There were 15.8% of families and 12.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 22.2% of those over 64.

Notable person

 * Frank Saucier, Major League Baseball player

title: Leslie, Missouri


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Miramiguoa Park, Missouri

Miramiguoa Park is a village in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 120 at the 2010 census.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 120 people, 50 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 307.7 PD/sqmi. There were 68 housing units at an average density of 174.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.3% White, 0.8% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 50 households, of which 24.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.0% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the village was 45 years. 21.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.9% were from 25 to 44; 35.8% were from 45 to 64; and 14.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 47 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 329.8 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 163.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.85% White, 0.79% Asian, 1.57% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57% of the population.

There were 47 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.8% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 23.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% 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 3.18.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.7% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,750, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $31,000 versus $25,833 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,141. There were 10.0% of families and 21.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 30.0% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Miramiguoa Park, Missouri


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New Haven, Missouri

New Haven is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,414 as of the 2020 census.

New Haven is within the Hermann AVA (American Viticultural Area).

History
New Haven was originally called Miller's Landing, and under the latter name was platted in 1855. A post office called New Haven has been in operation since 1858.

The AME Church of New Haven, New Haven Commercial Historic District, New Haven Residential Historic District, Wilhelm Pelster House-Barn, and Christopher and Johanna Twelker Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

One notable resident of the New Haven area was Herman Otten (b.1933, d. 2019), pastor of Trinity Lutheran for 55 years. He was the editor of Beck's American Translation and of the Christian News weekly paper.

Geography
The city is located in northwest Franklin County above the Missouri River Valley. Missouri Route 100 is on the south side of the city. Hermann is approximately 13 miles to the northwest and Washington is 11 miles to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.45 sqmi, of which 3.29 sqmi is land and 0.16 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,089 people, 818 households, and 533 families living in the city. The population density was 635.0 PD/sqmi. There were 905 housing units at an average density of 275.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.1% White, 0.7% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 818 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% 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 3.08.

The median age in the city was 36.5 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.9% were from 25 to 44; 24% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,867 people, 707 households, and 485 families living in the city. The 2010 population has risen to 2,089. The population density was 654.2 PD/sqmi. There were 778 housing units at an average density of 272.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.02% White, 0.64% African American, 0.27% Native American, and 1.07% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 707 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.0% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 29.0% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,681, and the median income for a family was $45,260. Males had a median income of $35,161 versus $21,108 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,503. About 2.6% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.4% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
New Haven School District operates one elementary school, one middle school and New Haven High School.

New Haven has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library system.

title: New Haven, Missouri


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Parkway, Missouri

Parkway is a village in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 439 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Parkway is located just southeast of Saint Clair on Missouri Routes 30 and 47, approximately 1.25 miles east of Interstate 44. The Meramec River flows past, about two miles to the east.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 439 people, 193 households, and 110 families living in the village. The population density was 1625.9 PD/sqmi. There were 217 housing units at an average density of 803.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.9% White, 2.1% African American, 1.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 193 households, of which 28.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.0% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.0% were non-families. 36.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the village was 39.1 years. 23.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.6% were from 25 to 44; 23.3% were from 45 to 64; and 20% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 280 people, 111 households, and 83 families living in the village. The population density was 908.8 PD/sqmi. There were 127 housing units at an average density of 412.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.57% White, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 111 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.2% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $28,929, and the median income for a family was $35,357. Males had a median income of $31,172 versus $20,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,535. About 2.2% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

title: Parkway, Missouri


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Saint Clair, Missouri

St. Clair is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,791 at the 2020 census.

Geography
St. Clair is located between the Meramec River to the southeast and the Bourbeuse River to the northwest. Interstate 44 passes along the northwest side of the city and Missouri Routes 30 and 47 both pass through the city. Union is approximately six miles north along Route 47 and Stanton is about eight miles to the southwest on I-44. Parkway is on Route 30, just southeast of the city.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.71 sqmi, of which 3.70 sqmi is land and 0.01 sqmi is water.

History
An early variant name was "Travelers Repose". St. Clair was platted in 1859 when the railroad was extended to that point. The present name is after a railroad official with the surname St. Clair.

The International Shoe Company Building and Panhorst Feed Store are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,724 people, 1,908 households, and 1,136 families living in the city. The population density was 1276.8 PD/sqmi. There were 2,142 housing units at an average density of 578.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.9% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 1,908 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 16.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.1% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

Since 2005 the unemployment rate in St. Clair, Missouri has ranged from 4.4% in April 2007 to 13.3% in January 2009. The current unemployment rate for St. Clair is 6.1% in December 2014.

Statistics found on city-data.com showed that 69.7% of the population completed high school, 6.5% achieved a bachelor's degree, and only 2.5% achieved a graduate degree.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,390 people, 1,765 households, and 1,143 families living in the city. The population density was 1,404.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,900 housing units at an average density of 607.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.45% White, 0.75% African American, 0.46% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.71% of the population.

There were 1,765 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% 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 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,716, and the median income for a family was $41,939. Males had a median income of $35,509 versus $23,986 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,101. About 8.6% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The St. Clair School District covers the area of St. Clair and some of the surrounding areas. The district consists of four schools: St. Clair High School, St. Clair Junior High School, St. Clair Edgar Murray Elementary School, and St. Clair Elementary. Other schools include Cornerstone Christian Academy.

St. Clair has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library system.

Notable person

 * Phoebe Hearst, mother of William Randolph Hearst, was born in St. Clair.

National Register of Historic Places

 * International Shoe Company Building
 * Panhorst Feed Store

title: Saint Clair, Missouri


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Union, Missouri

Union is a city in and the county seat of Franklin County, Missouri, United States. It is located on the Bourbeuse River, 50 mi southwest of St. Louis. The population was 12,348 at the 2020 census.

History
Union was founded in 1826 and designated as the county seat in 1827. The city is named for the ideal of political unity. A post office called Union has been in operation since 1827.

Early German settlers established themselves in and around Franklin County, including what would later be known as Union. German architecture, culture, and especially surnames are still prevalent around Union and surrounding areas. Depending on the definition, the city is within or near a region known as the Missouri Rhineland.

Geography
The city is located on the northwest side of the Bourbeuse River. US Route 50 passes through the city and I-44 is approximately five miles to the east. Washington, on the Missouri River, is seven miles to the north on Missouri Route 47.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.16 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 12,348 people, 4,686 households, and 3,023 families in Union. The population density was 1,367.4 per square mile (528.1/km$2$). There were 5,035 housing units at an average density of 557.6 per square mile (215.4/km$2$). The racial makeup was 89.66% (11,071) white, 1.51% (187) black or African-American, 0.42% (52) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.57% (70) Asian, 0.04% (5) Pacific Islander, 0.91% (112) from other races, and 6.89% (851) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.2% (263) of the population.

Of the 4,686 households, 31.7% had children under the age of 18; 41.4% were married couples living together; 34.7% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 28.3% consisted of individuals and 12.4% 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.

25.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 91.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $54,585 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,873) and the median family income was $63,345 (+/- $8,741). Males had a median income of $36,124 (+/- $2,199) versus $31,443 (+/- $5,041) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $34,505 (+/- $2,581). Approximately, 7.8% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under the age of 18 and 9.4% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 10,204 people, 3,902 households, and 2,612 families living in the city. The population density was 1114.0 PD/sqmi. There were 4,226 housing units at an average density of 461.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 1.1% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 3,902 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.1% were non-families. 27.1% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 28.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.1% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 7,757 people, 2,940 households, and 2,002 families living in the city. The population density was 959.9 PD/sqmi. There were 3,133 housing units at an average density of 387.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.44% White, 1.43% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.17% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population.

There were 2,940 households, out of which 35.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median income for a household in the city was $39,596, and the median income for a family was $44,474. Males had a median income of $31,852 versus $22,924 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,885. About 4.2% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The City of Union is a 4th Class City with a City Administrator form of government. The elected, policy-making body of the City consists of a Mayor and an eight-member Board of Aldermen. Union is divided into four wards and each ward has two aldermanic representatives. Municipal elections are held on the first Tuesday of April every year.

The City Administrator, Jonathan Zimmermann, is appointed by the Board of Aldermen and is the full-time Administrative Officer of the City responsible for overseeing all daily operations and the municipal staff. The current Mayor of Union is Mayor Robert L Schmuke. The city is divided into four wards. Two Aldermen are elected from each ward and sit on the Board of Aldermen.

Rail
Missouri Eastern Railroad, a division of Jaguar Transport, provides regular freight rail service to industrial customers located in Union. MER operates the far eastern segment of the former Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway's St. Louis to Kansas City main line that was constructed in 1870. The active portion of the former CRI&P line runs from the north side of St. Louis, where it connects with the Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis and Union Pacific Railroad, and now terminates in Union, Missouri.

Roads
Union is located on the junction of US Route 50 and Route 47. I-44 runs east and south of Union. Proposal for a expressway to bypass the junction of US 50 and Route 47 was cancelled due to complications. There is another proposal to make US 50 from Union to I-44 four lanes and eventually through the rest of Franklin County.

Education
The only public secondary school is Union High School (The UHS Wildcats), which enrolls ninth through twelfth grades. There is one public middle school (The UMS Wildcats) serving sixth through eighth grades, and two public elementary schools (Central Elementary and Prairie Dell Elementary, also the Wildcats) with both serving kindergarten through fifth grades. Union also has one private Catholic school, Immaculate Conception (Serving Pre-K to eighth grade).

Union is home to East Central College, which offers two-year degrees and certificates. Central Methodist University has an extension on the ECC campus. Union is also home to an extension of Missouri Baptist University.

Union has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library System.

Economy
The Missouri Meerschaum company, founded in 1869 is the first and oldest manufacturer of corn-cob pipes. With the introduction of the railroad in the late 1800s, Union saw an increase in population which in turn, increased the need for job opportunities. In 1907, The National Cob Pipe Works was opened to help fulfill the need for jobs in the area. In less than 10 years, it became one of the largest corn cob pipe manufacturers in the world, producing at least five million cob pipes a year. By 1925, there were almost a dozen corn cob pipes spread across Franklin County. The only surviving corn cob pipe factory left is the original Missouri Meerschaum Company located in Washington, Missouri.

Presently, there are over 300 businesses in Union, including the presence of manufacturers such as the Esselte Pendaflex Corporation and Silgan Plastic Containers.

Notable people

 * Paul J. Mueller (1892–1964), United States Army personnel
 * William L. Nicholson (1926–2020), United States Air Force general
 * Kenneth Roderick O'Neal (1908–1989), architect, born in Union
 * Antonina Armato (1968-), songwriter and record producer, born in Union

title: Union, Missouri


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Villa Ridge, Missouri

Villa Ridge is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,636 at the 2010 census, up from 2,417 at the 2000 census.

History
A post office called Villa Ridge has been in operation since 1889. The community was named for a ridge near the town site, with villa meaning "town".

Geography
Villa Ridge is located in northeastern Franklin County. It is on Missouri Route M between Interstate 44 two miles to the south and Missouri Route 100 one mile north. Pacific is seven miles east and Union is six miles to the west.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 12.7 sqkm, of which 0.08 sqkm, or 0.65%, is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,417 people, 869 households, and 678 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 489.9 PD/sqmi. There were 928 housing units at an average density of 188.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 95.66% White, 2.48% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.29% from other races, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.91% of the population.

There were 869 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.9% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.78 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 28.5% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.1 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $45,045, and the median income for a family was $46,762. Males had a median income of $41,875 versus $20,441 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $18,378. About 1.8% of families and 4.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including .46% of those under age 18 and 99% of those age 65 or over.

title: Villa Ridge, Missouri


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Washington, Missouri

Washington is a city on the south banks of the Missouri River, 50 miles west of St. Louis, Missouri, and the largest in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The estimated population in July 2022 was 15,075, which is an increase of 3.97% since the 2020 U.S. census. It is notable for being the "corncob pipe capital of the world," with Missouri Meerschaum located on the riverfront.

History
Named after George Washington after it came under American control, the town was first settled during the rule of the Spanish Empire. It was originally called St. John Meyer's Settlement and was the site of the Spanish log fort San Juan del Misuri (1796–1803).

Family and followers of Daniel Boone settled the area across the river from Washington, Missouri starting in 1799. In 1814 a ferry boat was licensed for crossing the Missouri River to the north, and the settlement became known as Washington Landing. In 1827 a town was laid out, with sale of lots starting in 1829. The cost of land was waived if the buyer could build a substantial house within two years. This encouraged many new settlers.

Substantial numbers of anti-slavery German families started moving to the town in 1833, and they soon overwhelmed the existing population of slaveowners. However, many of the original slaveowners' homes still remain throughout the town. Washington became a strong supporter of the Union during the American Civil War. The town was ransacked by Confederate General Sterling Price's soldiers, but they were unable to keep control of the area.

After the war, Washington became a railroad and steamboat transportation center. Its manufacturing industry, while strong, is not as vibrant as it was decades ago.

The town of Washington has 445 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. Due to its historic charm, Washington has a growing heritage tourism industry, with visitors also attracted to the nearby Missouri Rhineland.

The Washington Bridge was constructed in 1934 and was the only bridge spanning the Missouri River in Franklin County. It was replaced with a new, wider bridge that was opened to traffic on December 3, 2018. The original bridge was demolished on April 13, 2019.

In 1988, the first Walmart Supercenter opened in Washington.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.87 sqmi, of which 9.34 sqmi is land and 0.53 sqmi is water. The majority of annual precipitation falls during the humid springs and summers. Typically, fall and winter are relatively dry. While snow is not rare, it is not as frequent as in the upper Midwest. An average of 19 inches falls annually.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 14,500 people, 5,785 households, and 3,766 families in Washington. The population density was 1,501.0 per square mile (579.5/km$2$). There were 6,203 housing units at an average density of 642.1 per square mile (247.9/km$2$). The racial makeup was 92.21% (13,370) white, 0.61% (89) black or African-American, 0.22% (32) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.79% (114) Asian, 0.12% (18) Pacific Islander, 0.99% (143) from other races, and 5.06% (734) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 1.7% (242) of the population.

Of the 5,785 households, 30.9% had children under the age of 18; 50.3% were married couples living together; 24.6% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 29.3% consisted of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.9.

22.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 24.8% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, the population had 92.5 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.6 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $66,779 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,377) and the median family income was $80,056 (+/- $4,419). Males had a median income of $44,859 (+/- $4,169) versus $33,981 (+/- $2,766) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $36,920 (+/- $1,560). Approximately, 5.0% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under the age of 18 and 4.5% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 13,982 people, 5,863 households, and 3,665 families living in the city. The population density was 1497.0 PD/sqmi. There were 6,319 housing units at an average density of 676.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 5,863 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median age in the city was 39.4 years. 24.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 13,243 people, 5,258 households, and 3,501 families living in the city. The population density was 1,548.9 PD/sqmi. There were 5,565 housing units at an average density of 650.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.76% White, 0.85% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.66% of the population.

There were 5,258 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% 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.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $43,417, and the median income for a family was $52,433. Males had a median income of $36,163 versus $23,666 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,360. About 3.0% of families and 5.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
School District of Washington operates public schools. Washington High School is the local high school.

Private schools:
 * St. Francis Borgia Regional High School
 * St. Francis Borgia Grade School (PK-8)
 * Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School (PK-8)
 * Immanuel Lutheran School (PK-8)

Washington has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library system.

Sister city
In 1990 Marbach am Neckar (Germany) became the sister city of Washington. Student exchanges and visitations between the two cities occur occasionally.

Notable people

 * Matt Pickens, professional soccer player currently retired
 * Jack Wagner, Emmy Award-nominated American actor

title: Washington, Missouri


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Gasconade, Missouri

Gasconade is a city in Gasconade County, Missouri. The population is 172 as of the 2020 census.

History
Gasconade was the original county seat of Gasconade County, Missouri. The city was platted in 1857. It is situated at the mouth of the Gasconade River, from which it takes its name.

The Gasconade Bridge train disaster was a rail accident that took place in Gasconade on November 1, 1855, when the Gasconade bridge collapsed under the weight of the O'Sullivan locomotive. Thirty-one people were killed.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 223 people, 97 households, and 57 families residing in the city. The population density was 1115.0 PD/sqmi. There were 138 housing units at an average density of 690.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 99.1% White, 0.4% African American, and 0.4% from two or more races.

There were 97 households, of which 23.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.1% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.6% 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 2.89.

The median age in the city was 46.3 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.9% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 23.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 105 households, and 72 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,280.5 PD/sqmi. There were 141 housing units at an average density of 676.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.63% White, 0.75% Native American, 1.12% Asian, and 1.50% from two or more races.

There were 105 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.6% were married couples living together, 16.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 22.8% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,404, and the median income for a family was $27,917. Males had a median income of $22,045 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,131. About 19.7% of families and 25.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.5% of those under the age of eighteen and 13.7% of those 65 or over.

title: Gasconade, Missouri


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Hermann, Missouri

Hermann is a city in and the county seat of Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. It has been the county seat since 1842. It is near the center of the Missouri Rhineland and south of the Missouri River. The population was 2,185 at the 2020 census.

Described as a Rhineland village, the city is the commercial center of the Hermann American Viticultural Area, whose seven wineries produce about one-third of the state's wine. Designated in 1983, it is one of the first federally recognized American Viticultural Areas. The designation recognized the renaissance of an area of vineyards and wineries established by Rhinelanders during the mid-19th century. Shut down by Prohibition, it began to revive in the 1960s.

Hermann holds a Maifest during the third weekend in May and an Oktoberfest the first four weekends in October. Hermann also calls itself the sausage-making capital of Missouri.

Hermann High School holds the state record for the most girls high-school volleyball championships in Missouri.

History
The city was founded by the Deutsche Ansiedlungs-Gesellschaft zu Philadelphia (German Settlement Society of Philadelphia) in 1837. It was promoted by Gottfried Duden, who wrote about the area in his Bericht über eine Reise nach den westlichen Staaten Nord Amerikas (Report of a Journey to the Western States of Northern America). In November 1837, an early group of settlers was led by George Bayer, who bought the land on the behalf of the society. George was waylaid in Pittsburgh, though, due to illness and arrived in Hermann in the spring of 1838 leading another group of families. The town was platted after the society sold shares in the 11300 acre of Gasconade River valley land it had purchased.

The society had almost utopian goals of a "heart of German America" where it could perpetuate traditional German culture and establish a self-supporting colony built around farming, commerce, and industry. The town is named after Hermann der Cherusker, a Germanic leader who defeated the Romans in the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest in 9 AD. In 2009, Hermann celebrated the 2000th anniversary of the battle, in which the Germanic warrior Hermann defeated three Roman legions.

A bronze statue of the city's namesake was dedicated in the Hermann Park.

Hermann was the nearest town to the Gasconade Bridge train disaster, November 1, 1855. The Leimer Hotel in Hermann was used as a temporary hospital to treat the wounded. In the 1960s, people began to rebuild the wine industry in the Hermann area. Today, the vineyards and wineries contribute to the agricultural and heritage tourism economies, with winery tours and wine tastings. Stone Hill Winery, the largest winemaking business in the state, and Hermannhof Winery are in the town; 2 mi south of town off Missouri Highway 100 West is Adam Puchta Winery, the oldest continuously family-owned winery in the nation, under direct family ownership since 1855. Bias Vineyards is less than 8 mi east near Berger on Missouri Highway 100. Also included in the Hermann AVA are Oakglenn Vineyards and Winery, 2.5 mi east of Hermann; Bommarito Estate Almond Tree Winery; and Röbbler Vineyards and Winery near New Haven.

The Katy Trail, a 225 mi-long bike path, passes through McKittrick, a town on the northern side of the Missouri River across from Hermann.

The Hermann Historic District, Kotthoff-Weeks Farm Complex, Old Stone Hill Historic District, William Poeschel House, The Rotunda, and Vallet-Danuser House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 2,431 people, 1,047 households, and 614 families resided in the city. The population density was 960.9 PD/sqmi. The 1,291 housing units had an average density of 510.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.0% White, 0.6% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 1.6% of the population.

Of the 1,047 households, 25.8% had children under 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.4% were not families. About 37.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.23, and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 44.9 years; 21.5% of residents were under 18; 6.8% were 18 to 24; 21.8% were 25 to 44; 25.4% were 45 to 64; and 24.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, 2,674 people, 1,149 households, and 698 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,161.5 PD/sqmi. The 1,285 housing units had an average density of 558.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.80% White, 0.22% African American, 0.07% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.30% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 0.60% of the population.

Of the 1,149 households, 27.6% had children under 18 living with them, 48.4% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.2% were not families. Around 36.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.5% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.20, and the average family size was 2.87.

In the city, the age distribution was 22.4% under 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 23.4% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 26.9% who were 65 or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 80.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,634, and for a family was $44,621. Males had a median income of $27,426 versus $20,372 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,428. About 5.0% of families and 6.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.5% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

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

Hermann has a lending library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library system.

Notable people

 * Brock Olivo, former Missouri Tigers and Detroit Lions football player
 * Ken Boyer, former St. Louis Cardinals third baseman and manager
 * Stephanie Graff, medical oncologist
 * Richard Honeck, arsonist and murderer, was paroled after serving 64 years.
 * Joe Hoerner, former Major League Baseball pitcher
 * Charles Radtke, furniture designer
 * Nathaniel Rateliff, singer and songwriter, founder of Nathaniel Rateliff and the NightSweats

title: Hermann, Missouri


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Morrison, Missouri

Morrison is a city in Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. The first permanent settlement in the town was made by Robert Shobe circa 1828. The population was 93 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Morrison has been in operation since 1860. The community has the name of Alfred William Morrison, a legislator who is believed to have once lived in the area.

The Shobe-Morrison House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.45 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 139 people in 52 households, including 34 families, in the city. The population density was 308.9 PD/sqmi. There were 72 housing units at an average density of 160.0 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4%.

Of the 52 households 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.6% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.6% were non-families. 25.0% of households were one person and 9.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.67 and the average family size was 3.29.

The median age was 39.5 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 31% were from 45 to 64; and 12.9% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 123 people in 52 households, including 34 families, in the city. The population density was 271.2 PD/sqmi. There were 63 housing units at an average density of 138.9 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 99.19% White, and 0.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.44%.

Of the 52 households 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.8% of households were one person and 19.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.83.

The age distribution was 27.6% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 15.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males.

The median household income was $31,607 and the median family income was $33,750. Males had a median income of $26,875 versus $20,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,194. There were 2.8% of families and 7.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Morrison, Missouri


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Owensville, Missouri

Owensville is a city in Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,757 at the 2020 census.

History
Owensville was named after early merchant Frank Owens. According to local legend Owens and blacksmith Edward Luster decided on the name while playing horseshoes in 1847. According to one account Luster won the contest but thought Owensville sounded better than Lusterville. Another account said Owens won the contest. The first post office was in 1856 and the town was formally platted in 1886 with the arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.64 sqmi, all land.

The city is approximately 70.8 mi southwest of St. Louis, 55.5 mi southeast of Jefferson City and 22.3 mi north of Cuba.

Missouri Highways 28 and 19 serve Owensville. In addition, the city is 22 mi north of Interstate 44.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,676 people, 1,081 households, and 680 families living in the city. The population density was 1013.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,280 housing units at an average density of 484.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 1,081 households, of which 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.1% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 41.2 years. 23.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.2% were from 45 to 64; and 22.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.1% male and 54.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,500 people, 1,059 households, and 655 families living in the city. The population density was 1,237.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,202 housing units at an average density of 595.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.44% White, 0.08% African American, 0.24% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% from other races, and 1.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.36% of the population.

There were 1,059 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.8% were married couples living together, 11.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.97.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $26,913, and the median income for a family was $33,109. Males had a median income of $30,162 versus $20,068 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,208. About 11.0% of families and 15.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.4% of those under age 18 and 13.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education in Owensville is administered by Gasconade County R-II School District, which operates one elementary school, one middle school, one Owensville High School.

Owensville has a public library, a branch of the Scenic Regional Library system.

Government
Owensville is a fourth-class municipality incorporated under Missouri law. Owensville's government is organized under a Mayor and a four-member City Council. The council is elected from two wards on an alternating basis. The mayor is elected at-large for a two-year term. Other municipal officials include the City Administrator, City Attorney, City Judge, City Collector, City Clerk, City Marshal, and the administrative heads of the City departments.

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Rosebud, Missouri

Rosebud is a city in Gasconade County, Missouri, United States. The population was 390 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.87 sqmi, all land.

Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Rosebud has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Rosebud was 107 F on August 30, 1984, while the coldest temperature recorded was -26 F on January 7, 2014.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 409 people, 179 households, and 107 families living in the city. The population density was 470.1 PD/sqmi. There were 197 housing units at an average density of 226.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.2% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.5% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

There were 179 households  26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.2% were non-families. 34.1% 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 2.28 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 43.2 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.4% male and 52.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 364 people, 155 households, and 103 families living in the city. The population density was 1,119.4 PD/sqmi. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 507.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.53% White, 0.27% African American, and 2.20% from two or more races.

There were 155 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.5% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.5% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 19.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $24,766 versus $17,857 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,513. About 13.5% of families and 23.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.2% of those under age 18 and 16.4% of those age 65 or over.

title: Rosebud, Missouri