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Normandy, Missouri

Normandy is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,287 at the 2020 census.

History
The city of Normandy is on land once owned by Charles Lucas. Lucas obtained property from the federal government with land grants, and he purchased the land from victims of the New Madrid earthquake of 1811. He named it for the French coastal region of Normandy from which his father John Baptiste Charles Lucas came. The site of his home is now on the property of Incarnate Word Academy.

Lucas was to fight two duels on Bloody Island with Thomas Hart Benton, and died in the 1817 duel.

Upon Charles' death, and that of his father, Federal Land Grant Judge J.B.C. Lucas, his land was left to his sister Anne and brother James. Anne married Capt. Theodore Hunt, son of the Patriot Abraham Hunt of Trenton, New Jersey, who died in 1832. In 1836, she married Theodore's first cousin, the explorer Wilson Price Hunt. The Hunt home at 7717 Natural Bridge Rd. was completed in 1908 after the current site of Glen Echo Club (the old Hunt Estate) was leased to the Golf Club in 1898 and later sold to the club. It was used for several years as the convent of the Sisters of the Cenacle before being taken over by the Normandy School District.

Normandy incorporated in May 1945.

In 1960, the Normandy School District approved a bond issue to buy the Bellerive Country Club to form a junior college. In 1963, the Normandy Residence Center became the University of Missouri–St. Louis; the university is partially within the City of Normandy.

In May 1977, Normandy annexed Berdell Hills.

In August 2023, Normandy and the Village of Glen Echo Park voted to consolidate municipalities. The consolidation took effect on February 8, 2024.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.85 sqmi, all land.

2020 census
As of the 2020 census, 4,287 people and 2,271 households were living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 18.2% White, 70.8% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.7% Asian, 1.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,008 people, 1,942 households, and 1,023 families living in the city. The population density was 2707.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,240 housing units at an average density of 1210.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 21.3% White, 69.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.6% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.

There were 1,942 households, of which 31.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 20.4% were married couples living together, 27.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 47.3% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.9% 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 3.06.

The median age in the city was 26 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 24.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.8% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,153 people, 2,166 households, and 1,163 families living in the city. The population density was 2,826.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,316 housing units at an average density of 1,270.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 26.82% White, 66.68% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.18% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.47% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.28% of the population.

There were 2,166 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 23.9% were married couples living together, 24.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.3% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.5% 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 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 18.9% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 8.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,802, and the median income for a family was $31,628. Males had a median income of $29,333 versus $25,634 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,399. About 17.3% of families and 24.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 18.6% of those age 65 or over.

Public Education
In July 2014, the Missouri State Board of Education established Normandy Schools Collaborative, formerly the Normandy School District. The Collaborative provides pre-Kindergarten and K-12 education for students in Normandy. The area is served by Normandy High School.

Private Education
Private K-12 schooling is offered at St. Ann Catholic School. St. Ann also operates St. Ann Early Childhood Center.

Higher Education
The University of Missouri - St. Louis is a public university whose campus is partially located within Normandy.

Libraries
The St. Louis County Library operates the Natural Bridge Branch in Normandy.

Parks and Recreation
Normandy's main park is the Robert Hoelzel Memorial Park. Other pocket parks that can be accessed throughout the municipality include:

 * Belwood Park
 * Parchester Park
 * Tear Drop Park

Police Services
The Normandy Police Department provides police services to the surrounding communities of Bel-Ridge, Cool Valley, Bellerive Acres, Glen Echo Park, and Pasadena Park.

MetroLink
MetroLink services are available in Normandy at the UMSL South Station.

Great Streets Projects
In 2014 Normandy approved a Great Streets initiative to redevelop the stretch of Natural Bridge Road between North Hanley and Lucas and Hunt Roads. Construction began in June of that year and was completed in May 2016. Other street revitalization projects in Normandy apart from this initiative included improving the Teardrop and Belwood parks.

Notable person

 * Jon Hamm, actor

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Northwoods, Missouri

Northwoods is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,227 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.71 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,227 people, 1,651 households, and 1,126 families living in the city. The population density was 5953.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,817 housing units at an average density of 2559.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 4.3% White, 93.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.2% of the population.

There were 1,651 households, of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.0% were married couples living together, 32.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.8% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.04.

The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 22.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.5% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 20.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 43.1% male and 56.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,643 people, 1,718 households, and 1,262 families living in the city. The population density was 6,545.7 PD/sqmi. There were 1,823 housing units at an average density of 2,570.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 6.25% White, 92.66% African American, 0.04% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.11% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.22% of the population.

There were 1,718 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.0% were married couples living together, 28.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.1% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 73.0 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,938, and the median income for a family was $42,475. Males had a median income of $28,953 versus $27,334 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,803. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Norwood Court, Missouri

Norwood Court is a village in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 959 at the 2010 census.

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

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 959 people, 530 households, and 210 families living in the village. The population density was 7376.9 PD/sqmi. There were 582 housing units at an average density of 4476.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 4.1% White, 94.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4%.

Of the 530 households 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 11.9% were married couples living together, 22.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 60.4% were non-families. 51.3% of households were one person and 8.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.81 and the average family size was 2.64.

The median age in the village was 31.5 years. 19.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 18.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 24.4% were from 45 to 64; and 8.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the village was 39.8% male and 60.2% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 1,061 people, 583 households, and 240 families living in the town. The population density was 7,783.2 PD/sqmi. There were 595 housing units at an average density of 4,364.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 5.47% White, 92.74% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.47%.

Of the 583 households 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 16.1% were married couples living together, 19.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 58.8% were non-families. 51.3% of households were one person and 7.2% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 1.82 and the average family size was 2.68.

The age distribution was 21.7% under the age of 18, 10.9% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 8.0% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.4 males.

The median household income was $28,375 and the median family income was $28,594. Males had a median income of $29,453 versus $22,955 for females. The per capita income for the town was $19,684. About 13.0% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.9% of those under age 18 and 5.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Oakland, Missouri

Oakland is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,381 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,381 people, 452 households, and 324 families living in the city. The population density was 2263.9 PD/sqmi. There were 494 housing units at an average density of 809.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 452 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 1.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.5% 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 2.90.

The median age in the city was 52.7 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 18.7% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 32.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 40.0% male and 60.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,540 people, 448 households, and 340 families living in the city. The population density was 2,545.7 PD/sqmi. There were 459 housing units at an average density of 758.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.34% White, 1.69% African American, 0.52% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 0.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 448 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.5% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.9% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% 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 2.87.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 38.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 67.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 59.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $65,000, and the median income for a family was $71,250. Males had a median income of $60,063 versus $37,132 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,583. About 2.3% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.5% of those under age 18 and 5.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The all-girls Roman Catholic High School Ursuline Academy is located in the city of Oakland. St. Louis County Library operates the Oak Bend Branch in Oakland.

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Oakville, Missouri

Oakville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in south St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 36,301 at the 2020 census. Oakville is 18 miles south of the city of St. Louis and borders the Mississippi and Meramec rivers; the area is part of "South County" (south St. Louis County).

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.93 sqmi, of which 15.93 sqmi is land and 1.80 sqmi is water.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 36,143 people, 13,788 households, and 10,511 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2268.9 PD/sqmi. There were 14,314 housing units at an average density of 898.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.0% White, 0.8% African American, 0.1% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 13,788 households, of which 32.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.8% were non-families. 19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the CDP was 43.7 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.1% were from 25 to 44; 33.9% were from 45 to 64; and 14.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the CDP was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 35,309 people, 12,530 households, and 9,923 families living in the CDP. The population density was 2,196.4 PD/sqmi. There were 12,791 housing units at an average density of 795.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the CDP was 98.19% White, 0.07% African American, 0.01% Native American, 0.92% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 0.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 12,530 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.8% were non-families. 17.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $68,248, and the median income for a family was $76,223 (these figures had risen to $73,027 and $87,568 respectively as of a 2007 estimate ). Males had a median income of $52,123 versus $33,604 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $26,750. About 2.0% of families and 2.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.3% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Oakville belongs entirely to the Mehlville School District (R-9) and the St. Louis County Special School District. Oakville High School and Mehlville High School are the two high schools in the Mehlville School District, but only Oakville High School is located in the Oakville area. Oakville Middle School is also located within the Mehlville School district. There are three Catholic grade schools in Oakville: St. Francis of Assisi, Queen of All Saints, and St. Margaret Mary Alacoque.

Community colleges
St. Louis Community College's South County Education and University Center is located off Meramec Bottom Road at Lemay Ferry Road.

Public libraries
The St. Louis County Library Cliff Cave Branch is in Oakville CDP.

Notable people

 * Pat Maroon - National Hockey League player
 * Todd Newton - Gameshow/Podcast host
 * Steve Ralston - MLS and USNT soccer player
 * Bridgett Riley - boxer and kickboxer

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Olivette, Missouri

Olivette is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,504 at the 2020 census.

History
Olivette was settled in the mid-19th century as a small farming community along an old Indian trail originally called the Bonhomme Road (now known as Old Bonhomme, which meets and essentially turns into Olive Boulevard). Olive Road is a ridge road and at one time served as a de facto boundary for housing segregation in outer St. Louis.

The first brick schoolhouse in St. Louis County was built in the 1850s at the corner of Price and Old Bonhomme in Olivette. Logos High School is built on the former grounds of the schoolhouse.

In the 1920s, St. Louis decided to build a water reservoir in Olivette since it was one of the highest points in St. Louis County. The reservoir was built at Brock's Pond, a local recreational spot, and finished in 1926. Stacy Park was formed around the reservoir and is now the largest park in Olivette.

Olivette was incorporated in 1930 by combining the communities of Central, Tower Hill, Olive, and Stratmann. Prior to merging, the area was known as Central due to its centralized location along the Central Plank Road (again, now called Olive Boulevard). In fact, Price Road and Olive Boulevard intersect at the exact midpoint between the Port of St. Louis on the Mississippi River and Howell's Landing on the Missouri River. Central was a high traffic stop for wagons to restock on their journey between the two stops. O.

Olivette is one of the few communities in St. Louis County that maintains their own municipal fire department and police department.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.78 sqmi, all land.

Key roads through Olivette include Missouri Route 340 (Olive Boulevard), Price Road, Dielman Road, Old Bonhomme Road and Interstate 170.

Olivette's neighbors include Overland and unincorporated St. Louis County to the north, Creve Coeur to the west, Ladue to the south, and University City to the east. The Monsanto Corporation used to be located partially in Olivette until it was acquired by Bayer in 2018.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 8,504 people, 3,114 households, and 2,213 families in Olivette. The population density was 3,070.0 per square mile (1,184.4/km$2$). There were 3,323 housing units at an average density of 1,199.6 per square mile (462.8/km$2$). The racial makeup was 52.38% (4,454) white, 22.45% (1,909) black or African-American, 0.36% (31) Native American, 16.69% (1,419) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander, 0.95% (81) from other races, and 7.17% (610) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 2.4% (191) of the population.

Of the 3,114 households, 39.5% had children under the age of 18; 50.4% were married couples living together; 33.6% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 23.1% consisted of individuals and 8.8% 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.

25.6% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.4% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.8 years. For every 100 females, the population had 90.4 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 75.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $90,123 (with a margin of error of +/- $8,282) and the median family income was $104,349 (+/- $14,773). Males had a median income of $59,375 (+/- $14,071) versus $36,895 (+/- $9,563) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $43,909 (+/- $15,117). Approximately, 1.7% of families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.2% of those under the age of 18 and 3.2% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
At the 2010 census there were 7,737 people, 3,068 households, and 2,216 families living in the city. The population density was 2783.1 PD/sqmi. There were 3,275 housing units at an average density of 1178.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 60.9% White, 23.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 10.7% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.3%.

Of the 3,068 households 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.8% were non-families. 24.1% of households were one person and 10.1% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age was 41.8 years. 25.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 29.4% were from 45 to 64; and 16.4% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

2000 census
At the 2000 census there were 7,438 people, 3,096 households, and 2,173 families living in the city. The population density was 2,667.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,231 housing units at an average density of 1,158.7 /sqmi. The racial makup of the city was 70.38% White, 21.90% African American, 0.08% Native American, 5.00% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.75% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.57%.

Of the 3,096 households 31.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 12.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.8% of households were one person and 10.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.91.

The age distribution was 23.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% 65 or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.5 males.

The median household income was $57,669 and the median family income was $67,569. Males had a median income of $49,853 versus $35,278 for females. The per capita income for the city was $32,379. About 3.6% of families and 4.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 0.7% of those age 65 or over.

Education
The public Ladue School District serves all of Olivette. Old Bonhomme Elementary School is located within the city limits. Ladue High School serves high school students in Olivette. Private schools located within the city include Logos High School, Epstein Hebrew Academy, and Immanuel Lutheran School (Olivette).

Parks and Recreation
Stacy Park is a 35 acre park located on the border of Olivette and Creve Coeur. The park has several walking paths, several multi-use fields, basketball court, pavilion, playground, a prairie garden, several outdoor BBQs and a public restroom.

Notable people

 * Sterling K. Brown, actor
 * John Green, ABC News executive

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Overland, Missouri

Overland is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 15,955 at the 2020 census.

History
The area south of the King's Road to St. Charles was first settled in the early 1820s, when travelers westward from St. Louis would stop overnight at what became known as "The Overland Park". Daniel Boone constructed a single room cabin here, near the current location of Lake Sherwood and Wyland Elementary School.

In time, businesses were established and a one-room subscription school, the Buck School, was built in 1846. In 1867, the Ritenour School District was organized. In 1919, the town's name was shortened to "Overland", to avoid postal confusion with the city of Overland Park, Kansas.

The town was incorporated as a fourth class city in 1939 with a mayoral-city council government. In the 1990s, the city voters approved a change to a third class city. In 2007, the city voted to move to a mayor-council-administrator form of government. Under this structure, the mayor serves as the chief elected official. The city council serves as the legislative body, and is empowered to pass ordinances and resolutions it deems necessary to the operation of the city. The city administrator is a full-time employee of the city, and executes the day-to-day tasks of operations.

The 1.6-million-square foot six-story Military Personnel Records Center, built in 1956 for the United States Department of Defense, later became part of the National Archives and Records Service in the General Services Administration. On July 12, 1973, a huge fire destroyed an estimated 16 to 18 million personnel files, mostly for the 50 years prior to 1963. The incident was believed to be the largest single loss of government records in the country's history.

On April 3, 2007, Overland residents voted to recall Mayor Ann Purzner, who had been accused of lying about her career credentials and exceeding her power as mayor. She was temporarily replaced by Alderman Jerry May, and in the August 2007 election, Councilman Mike Schneider was elected mayor.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.38 sqmi, of which 4.36 sqmi is land and 0.02 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 15,955 people, 6,351 households, and 3,758 families in Overland. The population density was 3,634.4 per square mile (1,403.3/km$2$). There were 6,587 housing units at an average density of 1,500.5 per square mile (579.3/km$2$). The racial makeup was 55.94% (8,926) white, 22.71% (3,624) black or African-American, 0.74% (118) Native American, 3.24% (517) Asian, 0.02% (3) Pacific Islander, 8.74% (1,394) from other races, and 8.61% (1,373) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 16.2% (2,527) of the population.

Of the 6,351 households, 24.6% had children under the age of 18; 32.1% were married couples living together; 33.6% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 33.8% consisted of individuals and 14.6% 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 3.1.

22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 107.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 105.2 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $46,109 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,527) and the median family income was $55,738 (+/- $5,511). Males had a median income of $31,029 (+/- $3,054) versus $28,360 (+/- $1,908) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,671 (+/- $1,514). Approximately, 7.9% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 16,062 people, 6,717 households, and 4,136 families living in the city. The population density was 3683.9 PD/sqmi. There were 7,356 housing units at an average density of 1687.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 16.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 3.9% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.4% of the population.

There were 6,717 households, of which 30.2% had children under the age of eighteen living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.4% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the city was 37.9 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of eighteen; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28% were from 25 to 44; 28.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 16,838 people, 7,012 households, and 4,494 families living in the city. The population density was 3,842.8 PD/sqmi. There were 7,446 housing units at an average density of 1,699.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 83.56% White, 11.19% African American, 0.32% Native American, 2.01% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 2.05% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 7,012 households, out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.8% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.9% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.96.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.7% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $34,437, and the median income for a family was $43,655. Males had a median income of $31,168 versus $25,352 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,266. About 6.6% of families and 9.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Build-A-Bear Workshop was headquartered until 2020 in Overland, and concentrate manufacturing operations for Dr Pepper Snapple Group are located in Overland. Overland is less than five miles from the St. Louis Boeing plant, Monsanto and Emerson Electric, where many Overland residents are employed. Overland supports a healthy and prosperous retail district.

Overland was the location of the National Personnel Records Center, which houses discharged and retired service records of all branches of the United States armed forces. The city was also the location of the Army Human Resources Command (HRC), prior to the facility's closing as a result of the military's 2005 Base Realignment and Closure process. The former Army HRC building is now called the Charles F. Prevedel Federal Building and is home to offices of the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Agriculture.

Arts and culture
The following properties in Overland have been identified as county landmarks:
 * Lackland House, built around 1844, with 13 glass panes at the front door and 13 crossbars on the front porch, to commemorate the original 13 states.
 * Alexander McElhinney Log House, a dogtrot log home built in the 1850s; moved and restored in the 1980s.
 * Wild Acres Park, a 31.5 acre estate and Renaissance Revival home built in 1907; purchased by the city and opened as Wild Acres Park in 1995.
 * Gocke-Vance House, a fireproof home built in 1910, based on a Frank Lloyd Wright design.

The U.S. Army Publications Distribution Center in Overland is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Education
The Ritenour School District serves the city.

Notable people

 * Maj. Gen. James L. Day, USMC, Medal of Honor recipient
 * Ron Hunt, major league baseball second baseman
 * Mike Keefe, editorial cartoonist for The Denver Post
 * Ted Kulongoski, Governor of Oregon 2003-2011
 * Gene Louis, drummer and lead singer of Bullets and Octane
 * Dan Marsala, lead singer of Story of the Year
 * Jerry Reuss, major league baseball pitcher and broadcaster
 * Bob Scheffing, major league baseball catcher, manager of Detroit Tigers and Chicago Cubs, general manager of New York Mets
 * Dave Spence, businessman and Republican nominee for Governor of Missouri in 2012
 * Bob Todd, retired head baseball coach at Ohio State University
 * Billie Lou Watt, stage and television actress
 * T.S. Eliot, writer

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Pagedale, Missouri

Pagedale is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,554 as of the 2020 census.

History
The area originally was farmland, but it did have an interesting history with several pockets of significant Greek and African-American residents. Because St. Vincent's mental hospital was located just north of St. Charles Rock Road, a streetcar line was constructed in the late 1800s from just south of Olive Street Road in University City north on the east side of Ferguson Avenue through what is now Pagedale to meet the electric interurban line to Saint Charles at the Rock Road. The south end of the line eventually joined with the Creve Coeur Lake streetcar line which ran on Vernon Avenue (but later was relocated a block further south to run behind a new subdivision). That transportation opened up the area to housing.

South of Pagedale, at Page and Ferguson, was Hazel Hill, which eventually became the reason for the Lincoln School which became part of the Normandy School District. Though long forgotten as a name, the Hazel Hill community still exists and the Lincoln building is still standing. When Pagedale was incorporated, the northern end went beyond the Rock Road up Hoke Avenue, which later was renamed Ferguson though it didn't line up with Ferguson. In 1954 a new housing subdivision was built at Ferguson and North Market Street. That subdivision, named Engelholm Gardens, a long forgotten name also, still stands, looking exactly as it did in 1954.

In 2001, a new $1 million Pagedale City Hall and Police Facility was built. It included an 8,000-square-foot space to house a local court facility.

In November 2015, some residents filed a civil rights class action lawsuit against the city of Pagedale for overly aggressive ticketing of residential code enforcement as a "revenue generating machine".

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,304 people, 1,179 households, and 829 families living in the city. The population density was 2776.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,461 housing units at an average density of 1227.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 3.4% White, 93.4% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.4% of the population.

There were 1,179 households, of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 22.5% were married couples living together, 39.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.7% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.79 and the average family size was 3.33.

The median age in the city was 32.7 years. 30.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.3% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 11.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,616 people, 1,213 households, and 891 families living in the city. The population density was 3,003.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,408 housing units at an average density of 1,169.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 5.67% White, 92.09% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.22% Asian, 0.28% from other races, and 1.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.00% of the population.

There were 1,213 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.4% were married couples living together, 39.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.5% were non-families. 22.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.89 and the average family size was 3.40.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $23,873, and the median income for a family was $25,917. Males had a median income of $31,875 versus $24,423 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,005. About 25.7% of families and 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.5% of those under age 18 and 29.6% of those age 65 or over.

Municipal Fines and City Settlement
In response to excessive municipal fines, Missouri passed legislation limiting St. Louis county cities to obtain a maximum of 12.5% of their total budget from traffic fines. The city saw an increase of 495% in non traffic cases, writing a total of 2,255 non-traffic citations in 2014.

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch ran a series of articles covering St. Louis County and Pagedale and the substantial increase in city revenue from non-traffic violations. According to the 2015 city code in Pagedale, the residents were not allowed to have "a basketball hoop, volleyball net, swimming or wading pool or other recreational equipment shall be utilized on or permitted on any portion of residential property in front of the front line of any dwelling". Other infractions of the code include having hedges over three feet in the front yard, having any antenna dish device in the front of the yard, any front street facing window or doors shall have proper treatments in a neat presentable matter, and if a person in the city has their pants low enough to show his skin or underwear, the person can receive a fine up to $100.

On November 4, 2015 Institute for Justice filed a class action civil rights complaint against the city on behalf of three Pagedale residents. The complaint claimed residents of Pagedale were stripped of their rights to due process. It also sought an injunction against the city non-traffic fines.

On May 18, 2018, the city settled and agreed to stop its practice of earning money from ticketing residents for minor crimes.

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Pasadena Hills, Missouri

Pasadena Hills is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 930 at the 2010 census. The entire city is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.22 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 930 people, 433 households, and 273 families living in the city. The population density was 4227.3 PD/sqmi. There were 470 housing units at an average density of 2136.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 28.1% White, 68.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.

There were 433 households, of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.3% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.0% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.67.

The median age in the city was 50.4 years. 16.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.9% were from 25 to 44; 40.3% were from 45 to 64; and 18.8% 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 1,147 people, 460 households, and 316 families living in the city. The population density was 5,044.0 PD/sqmi. There were 478 housing units at an average density of 2,102.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 29.99% White, 67.39% African American, 0.17% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.09% from other races, and 1.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.87% of the population.

There were 460 households, out of which 29.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.6% from 25 to 44, 32.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $83,438, and the median income for a family was $91,354. Males had a median income of $77,500 versus $52,596 for females. The per capita income for the city was $48,065. There were .7% of families and 1.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including 1.4% of under 18 and 4.1% of those over 64.

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Pasadena Park, Missouri

Pasadena Park is a village in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 470 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Normandy School District, and is distinct from the city of Pasadena Hills.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 470 people, 221 households, and 127 families living in the village. The population density was 4700.0 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 2320.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 35.1% White, 60.6% African American, 1.3% Asian, 1.1% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 221 households, of which 24.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.7% were married couples living together, 21.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.5% were non-families. 35.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.13 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the village was 45.5 years. 17.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.1% were from 25 to 44; 34.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 43.2% male and 56.8% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 489 people, 226 households, and 127 families living in the village. The population density was 5,506.5 PD/sqmi. There were 232 housing units at an average density of 2,612.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 40.08% White, 53.37% African American, 0.41% Native American, 1.84% Asian, 2.25% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.45% of the population.

There were 226 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.3% were married couples living together, 16.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.4% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.5% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,712, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $34,844 versus $34,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,274. About 7.2% of families and 10.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.8% of those under age 18 and 21.4% of those age 65 or over.

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Pine Lawn, Missouri

Pine Lawn is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,275 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.61 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,275 people, 1,189 households, and 834 families living in the city. The population density was 5368.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,606 housing units at an average density of 2632.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 1.5% White, 96.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% 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 1,189 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 17.7% were married couples living together, 44.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.31.

The median age in the city was 31.8 years. 31.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.8% were from 25 to 44; 22.3% were from 45 to 64; and 11.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 44.7% male and 55.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,204 people, 1,469 households, and 1,066 families living in the city. The population density was 6,942.5 PD/sqmi. There were 1,709 housing units at an average density of 2,822.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 2.35% White, 95.96% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.40% from other races, and 1.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 1,469 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 24.0% were married couples living together, 42.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.4% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 33.6% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 79.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,500, and the median income for a family was $23,217. Males had a median income of $23,542 versus $22,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,908. About 34.3% of families and 36.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 54.5% of those under age 18 and 16.3% of those age 65 or over.

Police and Municipal Courts Controversy
Pine Lawn police issued some 17,000 traffic violations during 2014, in a town with about 2,300 adults, and has about 30,000 open warrants. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2014, Pine Lawn collected general revenue in the amount of $3,532,167, out of which $2,237,196 derived from fine and fees from its municipal court. This amounts to 63% of its general revenue and based on the 2010 Census, equates to $683.11 for each of its 3,275 residents. The local prosecutor was criticized for this, because he is a lawyer for the Michael Brown family, and alleges overzealous enforcement by the Ferguson Police Department.

The report of the US Attorney General concerning the Ferguson Police Department prompted protests in Pine Lawn, Missouri as well. The use of police departments as revenue generation units may be widespread.

In October 2016, a former Pine Lawn police lieutenant, Steve Blakeney, was sentenced to 51 months in prison after being convicted of trumping up charges to arrest a challenger to then incumbent mayor Sylvester Caldwell. The officer coerced two store owners to falsely testify that the candidate had stolen a Caldwell campaign poster, then used that testimony In December 2017, the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit upheld the conviction. Caldwell was himself convicted and sentenced to prison for extortion in 2015.

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Richmond Heights, Missouri

Richmond Heights is a city in St. Louis County, Missouri. It is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis, Missouri, United States. The population was 8,603 at the 2010 census. According to Robert L. Ramsay, the name was suggested by Robert E. Lee, who thought the topography of the area resembled Richmond, Virginia.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.30 sqmi, all land.

Highways
Richmond Heights has several major highways within its boundaries: Interstate 170, Interstate 64 and U.S. Route 40.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 9,286 people, 3,986 households, and 2,004 families in Richmond Heights. The population density was 4,055.0 per square mile (1,565.9/km$2$). There were 4,259 housing units at an average density of 1,859.8 per square mile (718.2/km$2$). The racial makeup was 78.04% (7,247) white, 8.7% (808) black or African-American, 0.1% (9) Native American, 5.85% (543) Asian, 0.01% (1) Pacific Islander, 0.97% (90) from other races, and 6.33% (588) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 3.2% (273) of the population.

Of the 3,986 households, 21.9% had children under the age of 18; 42.8% were married couples living together; 27.4% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 40.2% consisted of individuals and 9.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.1 and the average family size was 3.1.

17.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 38.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 99.5 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 $88,289 (with a margin of error of +/- $14,706) and the median family income was $130,283 (+/- $16,078). Males had a median income of $54,616 (+/- $8,409) versus $54,154 (+/- $8,790) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $54,405 (+/- $6,603). Approximately, 2.4% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.2% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those ages 65 or over.

The educational attainment of residents 25 years and older was 7.9% high school or equivalent degree, 10.6% some college with no degree, 4.4% associate’s degree, 35.4% bachelor’s degree, and 40.3% graduate or professional degree. The population ages 3 and over enrolled in school was 12% in nursery or preschool, 54.8% in kindergarten to 12th grade, 20.8% college undergraduate, and 12.4% in graduate school.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 8,603 people, 4,244 households, and 2,012 families living in the city. The population density was 3740.4 PD/sqmi. There were 4,680 housing units at an average density of 2034.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.7% White, 11.6% African American, 0.2% Native American, 4.2% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.3% of the population.

There were 4,244 households, of which 20.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 52.6% were non-families. 42.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.01 and the average family size was 2.84.

The median age in the city was 38.6 years. 18.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,602 people, 4,647 households, and 2,202 families living in the city. The population density was 4,191.5 PD/sqmi. There were 4,931 housing units at an average density of 2,152.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.54% White, 13.32% African American, 0.25% Native American, 3.20% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.34% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.74% of the population.

In the city the population was spread out, with 19.2% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,557, and the median income for a family was $69,681. Males had a median income of $47,536 versus $35,407 for females. The per capita income for the city was $37,217. About 4.4% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Economy
Panera Bread was formerly headquartered in Richmond Heights. The Sisters of Saint Mary hospital, a movie theater, various notable small businesses, specialty shops, and franchised business locations. The Saint Louis Galleria is a prominent shopping mall in the area, and a large source of municipal revenue. The Parkmoor restaurant was a local institution in neighboring Clayton that used to face Oak Knoll Park, also in Clayton right across from Richmond Heights on the north side of Clayton Road. It was demolished as part of a chain drugstore expansion.

Public transportation
Richmond Heights is served by the Blue Line of the St. Louis region's MetroLink light rail system. The city is served by the Richmond Heights station.

Major roads and highways
Major arterial routes in Richmond Heights include Big Bend Boulevard, Brentwood Boulevard, Clayton Road, Eager Road, Hanley Road, and McKnight Road. Interstate 64 also passes through the city traveling east and west, while Interstate 170 enters from the north and ends at I-64 and Eager Road.

Education
Public education in Richmond Heights is administered by Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District.

Richmond Heights has a public library, the Richmond Heights Memorial Library.

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Riverview, St. Louis County, Missouri

Riverview is a village in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,397 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.83 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 2,856 people, 1,125 households, and 700 families residing in the village. The population density was 3441.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,368 housing units at an average density of 1648.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 27.0% White, 69.9% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7% of the population.

There were 1,125 households, of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 25.2% were married couples living together, 29.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.8% were non-families. 31.9% 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 2.54 and the average family size was 3.21.

The median age in the village was 31.6 years. 29.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 11.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 25.1% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
In 2000 there were 1,331 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.9% were married couples living together, 21.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 32.4% from 25 to 44, 17.7% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,970, and the median income for a family was $36,538. Males had a median income of $32,470 versus $21,699 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,237. 17.2% of the population and 14.9% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.3% are under the age of 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older.

title: Riverview, St. Louis County, Missouri


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Rock Hill, Missouri

Rock Hill is a suburban town in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,635 at the 2010 census. It is home to the Fairfax House on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.09 sqmi, all land.

Rock Hill is bounded by cities Ladue, Brentwood, Webster Groves, Glendale and Warson Woods.

Manchester Road is four lanes and runs east–west across Rock Hill. North Rock Hill Road was connected to the South McKnight Road extension in June 1962. Voters passed a $3 million bond issue to repair roads in 2000. By 2005 the fund was nearly depleted with considerable work left to be done. Voters passed a proposition in 2011 to extend the street bond issue, allowing the city to raise an additional $3.5 million.
 * Streets

In October 2019, the board of aldermen voted to lower the speed limit on most streets to 20 miles per hour.

History
James Collier Marshall settled what became Rock Hill around 1832. He and his brother John Marshall purchased 800 acres along Manchester Road where he and his brother built a log building that operated as a home and store.

In 1839 James built a two-story weatherboard home, naming it "Fairfax" after a family friend in Maryland, Albert Kirby Fairfax, Lord Fairfax of Cameron. A year later the property was divided between James and John Marshall when James married Elizabeth Kyle McCausland (she is related to The Robert Campbell Family of St Louis thru the Kyle's). Fairfax was completed the following year. James and Elizabeth had five children who lived to maturity. A son, Ernest, the only to marry and have children, raised two sons.

James Marshall sought to build a church and requested the services of the Presbyterian Church of St. Louis, which sent Rev Artemus Bullard to assist Marshall in 1845. A Presbyterian congregation was established in Rock Hill in March 1845, and met in a log house on Marshall's property while the church was built on land contributed by Marshall for a church. Though there is no written proof, it is assumed by many that slaves built the church using stone quarried from the Marshall farm quarry. Rev. Bullard gave the church the name "Rock Hill Presbyterian Church," presumably after two geographic features in the area, which became the namesake of the area. In 1866 fifteen members separated to found the Webster Groves Presbyterian Church

Marshall served as first postmaster at Fairfax House c. 1845. Marshall died in February 1864. The post office was closed in 1863, only to reopen a year later until 1897, whereupon mail service was moved to Webster Groves.

Mail service was re-established in February 1874.

Rock Hill was a stop near present-day Creve Coeur Drive on the Missouri Pacific spur from Creve Coeur, Missouri to downtown St. Louis. Trains ran twice daily. In 1934 Rock Hill Investment Co. purchased 22.93 acres on the railroad from Rock Hill Supply Co. for an industrial subdivision In 1954 Walter F. Hellmich purchased 15 acres to develop an "Industrial Court." In 1969 Rock Hill notified Missouri Pacific it would condemn its station.

Rock Hill remained largely undeveloped until the 1920s when much of the area was parceled for the construction of houses. In 1940 a 27-acre subdivision was created south of Manchester road. In April 1929 Rock Hill was incorporated as a village. The village switched to a mayor–aldermanic form of government in 1941. In April 1947 the Village of Rock Hill voted to incorporate as a fourth class city.

On 10 February 1959 a powerful tornado struck Rock Hill north of Manchester, destroying Mackle Florist (1913–1965) and continued onward into St. Louis.

In April 1962 the city voted to annex the eastern half of Des Peres Avenue.

The city flag was presented by the Citizens of Rock Hill Improvement Association in May 1965.

In 2006 Rock Hill began transitioning from a residential city to a point-of-sale city with a retail development project on Manchester. With city financial reserves at critical levels, city administrator George Liyeos told the Post-Dispatch "our entire future hinges on the success of that project."

The 30th annual Rock Hill Fall Festival was held in 2013.

2020 census
As of 2020, there were 4,750 people living in the city.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 4,635 people, 2,064 households, and 1,198 families residing in the city. The population density was 4252.3 PD/sqmi. There were 2,217 housing units at an average density of 2033.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 70.6% White, 23.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.5% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8% of the population.

There were 2,064 households, of which 26.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.0% were non-families. 33.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 36.9 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 32.9% were from 25 to 44; 26.8% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

Business
In business since 1890, Trainwreck Saloon on Manchester is the oldest continually operated bar in St. Louis County.

Business first developed east of Deer Creek. Windom was the Rock Hill area serviced by railroad east of the river bounded by Brentwood Boulevard and Litzinger Road. Windom stop, later "Mentor", had a post office where mail was delivered weekly. West of Deer Creek a number of dairy and produce farms developed.

The Hacienda restaurant building on Manchester Road was the home built by steamboat captain Mils T. Redmon in 1861. In 1951 the house became a restaurant called Chalet De Normandie, owned by the Ledait family, and later Parente's Italian Village. In 1968, it was St. Louis' first full-service Mexican eatery. It was called Oliver's until 1977, when it became Hacienda.

In July 1997 Landside Resources Inc. began constructing McKnight Crossing, a $5.5 million 40,000-square-foot mixed-use space anchored by Hollywood Video. In April Landside had agreed to purchase the Fairfax House from the Rock Hill Improvement Association and pay for its restoration and relocation across the road to Rock Hill Presbyterian Church.

In May 1999 the Board of Alderman selected Sansone Development over Landside Resources for redevelopment of McKnight and Manchester. In October Sansone withdrew from the project. Sansone told Rock Hill later that year it wanted to scale back the development area from 25 acres to 16, just the northwest corner. After the city reopening the bid process Rock Hill agreed in April 2000 to allow Sansone to develop 16 acres, financed by up to $7 million in tax-increment financing. Sansone withdrew its proposal again in September 2000 citing city delays that meant surrounding development projects had progressed so much as to make the 16-acre proposal infeasible. The city re-bid the projects and received 40-acre plans from Regency Realty and THF Realty and an additional 25-acre plan from Regency. In April 2001 both developers retracted their bids amid a firestorm of resident opposition against the proposals.

In 2001 RSI Kitchen & Bath purchased the three-acre former Stivers car dealership property on Manchester for construction of its main showroom. In December 2000 Quebecor World began talks with city officials to acquire the city hall for a potential expansion of the adjacent Sayers Printing Company. In August 2002 Quebecor World Sayers closed its 3.5-acre property.

In January 2004 the Board of Aldermen selected Novus Companies to develop 36.9 acres at the southwest and northwest corners of Manchester and McKnight roads. In March 2005 the Board of Aldermen approved the $95 million mixed-use development, called Market at McKnight. The buy-out area targeted 126 properties on the north corner, and 48 properties, including 15 homes, on the south side. Demolition began in August 2006. In May 2007 Rock Hill sought a second request for proposals when over half of north-side property owners were unsatisfied with Novus' buy-out offers and Novus sought an additional $7 million in tax increment financing (TIF). In December 2007 the Board of Alderman replaced Novus with Miller Weingarten and Hutkin Properties on the northwest redevelopment site and increased the TIF from $18 million to $26.7 million. The south Market at McKnight opened in November 2007. By January 2010 the development area was 60 percent leased. In April 2014 Novus announced its second anchor for the development, 27,000-square-foot Lucky's Market.

In June 2005 the Board of Aldermen approved Mills Properties' request to build an 84-unit apartment complex on 7.7 acres on McKnight Road.

In 2006 Rock Hill joined the Webster Groves/Shrewsberry Area Chamber of Commerce.

In December 2008 Target delayed its plans for a store on the northwest development by nine months, citing the global credit crisis. In March 2009 Target canceled its planned location. Miller Weingarten ended its involvement in May. The 27-acre north development area was reduced to 2.9 acres in October 2010.

In 1986 The Book House was established on Manchester Road. In 2009 the three-story Victorian house received a Historic Buildings designation from the Rock Hill Historic Preservation Commission. In May 2013 Book House owner Michelle Barron received an eviction notice from property owner Rex Stahl who wanted to redevelop the 1.5-acre property, site of two other businesses. In October the Board of Alderman approved EZ Storage's proposal to build a 107,772-square-foot storage facility on the site. The Book House reopened in Maplewood in 2014.

Education
Since 1948 Rock Hill has been part of the Webster Groves School District. Three public schools are within the city's borders:
 * Hudson Middle school
 * Hudson Elementary School
 * Webster Groves givens elementary

Rock Hill School District comprised Rock Hill, parts of Ladue, Warson Woods, Kirkwood, Brentwood and Webster Groves; and was one of the first districts formed in St. Louis County. Rock Hill #I on Manchester and Rock Hill Road was established in 1909. In 1911 enrollment was 270. In 1912 two more elementary schools were built. In 1920 Rock Hill #II passed on to Brentwood when the city split from Rock Hill School District to form its own school district. Rock Hill #I was expanded with a three-story addition in 1930, the same year Rock Hill #III was razed. In 1945 ten acres were purchased for construction of a junior high school, later also a senior high school, which is today Hudson Elementary School. It was designed by Ernest J. Friton. In July 1948, voters opted to merge the district with Webster Groves School District. The Webster Groves School Board accepted the merge in September. Enrollment in Rock Hill School District was 435 at the time. Rock Hill superintendent T. Dean Adams was named as principal of Rock Hill's two schools. Rock Hill #I was renamed after long-time Rock Hill school board president Ed Schall. The NAACP sued and won the right for students on the north side of Lithia Avenue to attend Schall after schools were legally integrated in 1956.

In May 1958, Webster Groves School District voters passed a bond issue for the construction of a $1.6 million junior high school in Rock Hill and a second junior high school abutting Webster Groves Senior High School. Steger Junior High, named after Webster Groves Superintendent Leonard Steger, was built in 1960. Steger was converted to an elementary school amid budget cuts in 1978 as part of a district-wide reorganization plan. In 1983 the school district finalized plans to consolidate sixth grade teaching at Steger.

Schall School was rebuilt in 1965, then transferred to Special School District of St. Louis County in 1975. Enrollment was 172. Hudson was closed in 1978 and reopened in 1984 after remodeling. Schall was made a Department of Motor Vehicles office circa 1982.

From c. 1974 Rock Hill Preschool operated out of the Parks and Recreation building on North Rock Hill Road. In March 2007 the city eliminated the preschool program as a cost-saving measure. Mayor Morgan voted against the preschool the next month when a second aldermanic vote came down to a tie.
 * Rock Hill Preschool

Parks, recreation and historical landmarks
The recreation program was set in motion in 1971 by mayor Lincoln Wagner. In June 1972 mayor Jess Stroup created a citizen parks and recreation commission to build a city park. One of the recreation commission's first acts was to create a summer day camp program for children. By October 1974 the city signed a contract to begin construction of a half-acre park. Dedicated in June 1975, the two-acre park had two tennis courts, two handball courts, two shuffleboard courts and horseshoe pits. In 1976 the city hired Genie Zakrzewski to direct the parks and recreation program. By June 1982, the city had added four more parks:

 * Oakhaven Park – Three-acre park on Gilbert & Oakhaven completed in 1977. Two lots for the park were purchased in 1974 and 1975. Built with four tennis courts, a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits and a playground.
 * Oak Trail Nature Park – Four-acre park at the end of Oakhaven with 2000 feet of trails. Developed in 1979.
 * Stroup Field – On Old Warson and McKinley. The land for this two-and-a-half-acre park was purchased around 1978. It initially included two softball fields and a soccer/football field.
 * Greenwood Park – Located between Lithia and Eldridge. Sub-acre park that initially included a basketball court and playground.

The five parks cost $325,000 to build, with three quarters of the amount coming from federal and state programs.

After the Rock Hill Parks and Recreation building was demolished, the tennis courts at Rock Hill park remained until the park was closed and dismantled in 2017.

Two additional parks have also been built:
 * Hensley Park – Next to Salem Hills
 * Whitfield Park – Berry Road & Madison Avenue

Over half of residents had visited a city park in that last year, according to a 2009 survey commissioned by the city. Seventy-six percent of respondents felt the parks needed improvements. Oakhaven Park was the most used, followed by Stroup Field.

The Rock Hill Presbyterian Church was built by slaves in 1847 at what is now Manchester and McKnight roads. It was the oldest operating Presbyterian church west of the Mississippi River until 2010 when its congregation left. The United African Presbyterian Church congregation occupied the building until 2011 when the Giddings-Lovejoy Presbytery sold the property to a gas station. In July 2011 the Board of Aldermen approved construction under the condition that the gas station owners attempt to rehome the church. In April 2012 Cedar Lake Cellars began moving the church at its own expense to its winery in Foristell, Missouri.

Three time capsules were buried on the church property between 1845 and 1958. The later two (from 1935 and 1958) were recovered and opened in May. The third, its location having never been recorded, was never found.

Government
Since 2003 the city administrator is no longer required to live in Rock Hill. Larry Hensley served as city administrator from 1983 to September 2002. George Liyeos served as city administrator from September 2005 until his resignation in May 2014. The Board of Aldermen appointed Jennifer Yackley as City Administrator in July.

 * Mayors
 * 1929 – 1934, Mils T. Oliver
 * 1934 – 1935, Edw. Frauenfelder
 * 1935 – 1938, Mils T. Oliver
 * 1938 – May 1943, J. W. Cloud
 * May 1943 – April 1944, Joseph Spencer
 * April 1944 – April 1945, R. W. Keller
 * April 1945 – c. 1947, W. E. McDaniel
 * April 1947 – May 1953, H. W. Cook (Died in office)
 * August 1953 – c. 1956, Clarence Zahnow
 * April 1956 – c. 1960, Elmer A. Whitney. Elected in 1956 by write-in ballot.
 * April 1960 – April 1964, Edward Gebhardt
 * April 1964 – 1971, Lincoln L. Wagner
 * September 1971 – 1994, Jesse L. Stroup. Elected in September 1971 following the death of Wagner.
 * April 1994 – April 2002, Kennard O. Whitfield President of the Missouri Conference of Black Mayors in 1997.
 * April 2002 – August 2004, Robert Salamone (resigned). Defeated incumbent Whitfield under a campaign platform that promised "to save our city from financial ruin." Resigned under a cloud of controversy in 2004. A 2005 state audit discovered Salamone had received a commission in excess of $33,600 from the city's pension firm. Salamone pled guilty and was sentenced to two years probation and ordered to pay restitution in December 2006.
 * September 2004 (appointed) – April 2005, Mike Conran. Alderman appointed to replace interim mayor Edith Brown.
 * April 2005 – April 2010, Julie Morgan.
 * April 2010 – May 2014, Daniel DiPlacido. Defeated incumbent and political rival Morgan on a campaign promising to respect property rights.
 * May 2014 – Present, Edward Mahan. Ran unopposed in 2014.

In 1940 voters passed a $11,000 bond issue to build a city hall and fire department headquarters. The project also received a federal grant. The city hall on Rock Hill Road was dedicated in December 1941.
 * City center

In 1958 the city purchased the Koehler property on Manchester Road for the construction of a new city hall. The city hall housing police, fire station and Rock Hill Library was dedicated in May 1965.

By 1996 the city said city hall was overcrowded and planned to relocate to Stroup Field, on the southeast corner of McKinley Avenue and Old Warson Road. Later that year, however, voters defeated a parks and drainage sales tax intended to help finance the move.

Rock Hill then proposed remodeling city hall. By September 1999 proposed remodeling costs grew from $1.15 million to nearly $1.68 million.

City hall expansion plans were suspended in December 2000 when Quebecor World began talks with city officials to acquire the city hall property for a potential expansion of Sayers Printing Company. Talks soon fell apart and in April the city resumed planning for an expanded city center. In August 2002 Quebecor World Sayers closed its 3.5-acre property.

Sayers' property was one of three options being considered for city hall's expansion in October 2002. In December Gerber selected the former Gerber site on McKnight Road for the $5.2 million project. In November 2003 the Board of Aldermen purchased the former Gerber property on McKnight Road for $1.75 million. The city planned to build a $13 million, 83,000 square-foot city center complete with an indoor pool, library, full gymnasium, and banquet facility that doubled as meeting space.

In May 2004 Rock Hill Chief Financial Officer Don Cary said overspending put the city on track for bankruptcy by 2010. In June 2004 Mayor Robert Salamone abruptly announced his resignation effective in August, citing "individuals who seek to impede or even halt our efforts at improving our city." In October 2004 the city scaled back its plans for the McKnight site to administrative offices and a police station. The city sold the site to Mills Properties for $1.950 million in February 2005. A state audit in September 2005 said the city lost some $700,000 on the property.

City Hall moved into temporary retail space on Manchester in August 2005, then anticipated to be a temporary move lasting less than two years. In September it sold its former city hall to Novice Companies for $3.67 million. Also that year Rock Hill purchased five homes on North Rock Hill Road for construction of a permanent city hall. However, in March 2006 the city suspended its plans when it determined it was well short of the funds necessary to complete the project. In 2008 Rock Hill sold the property to Arco National Construction Company for construction of the company's corporate headquarters. In August 2011 city hall moved to Thornton.

In April 2016 voters approved a property tax rate increase to allow the city to issue $6.1 million in general obligation bonds. In March 2017 the Board of Aldermen approved planning for a proposed municipal center — a 12,100-square-foot city hall and police and fire department — on Rock Hill Road. In May the city awarded a $5.5 million construction contract to K&S Associates. Ceremonial ground breaking took place in June, with completion planned for late summer or early fall 2018.

The original library was opened in June 1944 on the second floor of the Fairfax House. The volunteer-run library was supported by donations and open two days a week. It was later moved to the first floor of Fairfax House. In 1947 the city voted to support the library with taxes after the library weathered a brief closure the previous year.
 * Rock Hill Public Library

In 1957 Rock Hill Public Library moved into the former Lions Club building on Manchester Road. From 1963 to 1964 the library was temporarily relocated in the Rock Hill Presbyterian Church while the Manchester location was razed to construct a new city hall and library. The new library was dedicated in May 1965.

Kelley Sallade served as director of Rock Hill Public Library from December 1984 to March 2014. During her tenure the library acquired its first computers for patrons. In 1996 the library joined seven other county libraries to form the Municipal Library Consortium.

In July 2005 the library's 2,400-square-foot location at city hall was closed and later razed for the Market at McKnight development. In January 2006 the library reopened at a temporary 3,696-square foot space on Manchester Road. In 2012 the library moved to a permanent 4456-square foot space at 9811 Manchester Road.

Police and fire
In 2004 mayor Robert Salamone approached the city of Brentwood about a possible takeover of Rock Hill police and fire services. The proposal was unpopular with Rock Hill residents. In July the Board of Aldermen voted unanimously to keep police and fire services local. The Board of Aldermen also passed resolutions consolidating some police and fire positions under a safety administrator position.

Police and fire moved to a residential property on Charleville Avenue when city hall on Manchester Road was razed in 2005.

In June 2018 the Board of Aldermen voted to transfer administration of the city's uniformed employee pension plan to the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System.

Roger Stephens was the village's first police officer, who was later served as Chief for 13 years. During Stephens' tenure the city purchased its first police motor car, a 1933 Ford V8. Marshall Whitecotton was appointed police chief c. 1944, then elected to eight additional two-year terms until his death in August 1966. Under Whitecotton, Brentwood cooperated with Rock Hill's motorized six-man department, which by then had two-way radios.
 * Rock Hill Police Department

Bradford Epperson served as police chief from 1966 until his death in April 1978. He was President of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association in 1975.

In 1973 Rock Hill voters made police chief an appointive position, having defeated a similar effort in 1966. After Chief James Johnstone retired, a police committee recommended promoting acting police chief Mark Zimmer for the permanent position but the recommendation was rejected by aldermen. Northwoods police chief Donald McDonald was appointed Rock Hill police chief in June 1983. Under his leadership Rock Hill became known for its aggressive enforcement of speed limits. He retired in June 1997. A 2000 Missouri study on racial profiling at traffic stops indicated Rock Hill pulled over significantly fewer black drivers than the county. Over four months black drivers made up 10.6 percent of 1,499 police stops.

Between 1983 and 2009 Officer Ronald Zeigler issued an estimated 150,000 tickets, mostly to speeding drivers. He was Missouri City Traffic Officer of the Year in 1985, Rock Hill Officer of the Year five times, and the 2000 Traffic Officer of the Millennium. Zeigler retired in October 2009. He "put the city on the regional map as a place where speeding motorists could expect to pay for their ignorance of speed limits," according to the Webster-Kirkwood Times. In 2011 Ziegler returned part-time.

In 2007 Rock Hill Police opened a substation inside a bank on Manchester Road.

Paul Arnett became police chief circa 2006. Previously he had served with the department for nearly 30 years. The Webster-Kirkwood Times, which published Arnett's crime dispatches (one of which appeared on David Letterman) wrote that "writing a good crime report is hard. Almost as hard as doing police work. And Chief Arnett appears to have mastered both." Arnett retired in March 2013.

In April 2010 officer Matt Crosby was shot and paralyzed when he responded to a domestic disturbance call on Raritan Drive. The shooter received a life sentence with possibility for parole in September 2012.

In October 1940 Rock Hill residents voted in favor of a bond issue creating a city fire service after a long-standing contract with Maplewood fire services ended. The fire station and city hall building was dedicated in December 1941.
 * Rock Hill Fire Department

John Kriska was fire chief circa 1990. He became safety administrator in 2004.

In 2006 the fire department received a record 932 calls. Current fire chief Kevin Halloran became chief c. 2008.

In 2008 the city received a $237,000 grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for a new fire truck. Fire house offices moved from the Charleville Firehouse to City Hall on Thornton Avenue while a fire engine and ambulance continued to operate out of the Charleville. CVS Pharmacy asked for $1.5 million TIF on the city's behalf to build a new firehouse to replace the old, which would be demolished to build CVS. In January 2013 the city TIF commission recommended against using TIF to finance the fire department's move. In April 2013 the Board of Alderman left the fire department out of the $1.2 million TIF, instead splitting the amount three ways between CVS, Webster Groves School District and the city.

In August 2016 Rock Hill agreed to explore consolidating its fire command with Clayton, Maplewood, Brentwood and Richmond Heights, however in September 2017 Rock Hill left the agreement after studies suggested the joint command would cost the city more than double its fire department budget.

August 21, 2018, was the grand opening of Rock Hill's new city hall, police and fire departments at 827 N. Rock Hill Road.

Civics groups
The Rock Hill Improvement Association was formed in 1938 to serve the "best interests" of the school district and city. In 1940 the association advocated for the creation of the fire department. In 1943 the association paid for the renovation of the second floor of the Fairfax House to house the library. The association met here weekly. Circa 1944 the Ladies Auxiliary of Rock Hill Improvement Association was established.
 * Rock Hill Improvement Association

The Interested Citizens association was formed by black Rock Hill residents in October 1963. The group litigated against commercial rezoning of neighborhoods. The association presented the city's flag design in 1965.
 * Interested Citizens of Rock Hill Improvement Association

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Sappington, Missouri

Sappington is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. The population was 7,995 at the 2020 census.

History
Sappington was named for a family of pioneer settlers. After Daniel Boone settled in modern-day Missouri, he would often return to Kentucky to tell residents about the land available in Missouri. John and Jemima Sappington sent two sons and a son-in-law to explore what is now Sappington in 1804. They bought 1,920 acres (3 square miles) of land - more than the area of present-day Sappington. The following year, the rest of the Sappington family arrived in the area. The descendants of the family eventually populated the area, and parts of present-day Crestwood and Sunset Hills. The house of Thomas Sappington, one of the original settlers, still exists and is maintained by the City of Crestwood.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the community has a total area of 2.6 sqmi, of which 0.1 sqmi, or 2.30%, is water.

Demographics

At the 2000 census, there were 7,287 people, 3,403 households and 2,038 families living in the community. The population density was 2,850.5 PD/sqmi. There were 3,530 housing units at an average density of 1,380.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the community was 96.53% White, 0.64% African American, 0.11% Native American, 1.83% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.03% of the population.

There were 3,403 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 36.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.81.

18.5% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 23.3% from 25 to 44, 25.6% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.0 males.

The median household income was $44,117 and the median family income was $57,897. Males had a median income of $43,565 and females $30,906. The per capita income was $26,727. About 2.1% of families and 2.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

2010 Census
In 2010, there were 7,580 people, 3,520 households and 2,066 families living in the community. The population density was 2,915 people per square mile. There were 3,756 housing units. The racial makeup of the community was 93.6% White, 1.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.7% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race made up 1.9% of the population.

There were 3,520 households, of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.3% were non-families. 37.6% of all households were made up individuals and 19.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.85.

19.7% of the population were under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 21.3% from 25 to 44, 28.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 47.2 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.63 males.

The Median Household Income was $52,574 and the median family income was $73,364. The per capita income was $31,613. About 5.0% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under the age of 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 and over

Education
The school district Lindbergh Schools serves Sappington as well as the surrounding areas. Lindbergh High School is in Sappington, as is Sperreng Middle School, and Concord Elementary School (all part of the Lindbergh School District).

title: Sappington, Missouri