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Watson, Missouri

Watson is a village in Nishnabotna Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 61 at the 2020 census. It is the westernmost settlement in the state of Missouri, about 120 miles northwest of Kansas City.

History
Watson was platted in 1869. The village was named after a railroad official. A post office was established at Watson in 1869, and remained in operation until 1965.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.11 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 100 people, 40 households, and 28 families living in the village. The population density was 909.1 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 427.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 40 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.0% were non-families. 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the village was 38.7 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 10% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 29% were from 45 to 64; and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.0% male and 46.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 121 people, 40 households, and 32 families living in the village. The population density was 1,136.4 PD/sqmi. There were 58 housing units at an average density of 544.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.17% White, and 0.83% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.48% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 42.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.03 and the average family size was 3.38.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 12.4% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 29.8% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 128.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,750, and the median income for a family was $28,500. Males had a median income of $28,594 versus $23,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,753. There were 9.4% of families and 7.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.2% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Notable person
Current Missouri Supreme Court Judge Zel Fischer grew up in Watson.

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Westboro, Missouri

Westboro is a city in Lincoln Township, Atchison County, Missouri, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census.

History
Westboro was laid out in 1881. The name Westboro was selected by railroad officials. A post office has been in operation at Westboro since 1881. The Westboro R-IV school district served the children of Westboro from 1882 to 1995. Westboro High school closed in 1967 and the district began to send High school students to Tarkio. The following year Westboro began to send junior high students to Tarkio as well. The district maintained a K-6 program until 1995 when the district voted to be annexed by Tarkio due to financial issues.

Notable people
Merton F. Utter (1917–1980), a microbiologist and biochemist, was born in Westboro.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 141 people, 56 households, and 39 families living in the city. The population density was 564.0 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 284.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 56 households, of which 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.4% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.03.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 22.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 13.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 163 people, 66 households, and 47 families living in the city. The population density was 808.8 PD/sqmi. There were 80 housing units at an average density of 396.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.71% White, 3.07% from other races, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.29% of the population.

There were 66 households, out of which 37.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.6% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.3% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.3% under the age of 18, 3.1% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 81.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,563, and the median income for a family was $32,813. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $16,563 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,466. About 7.3% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

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Benton City, Missouri

Benton City is a village in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 104 at the 2010 census.

History
Benton City was platted in 1881. The village is named after Thomas Hart Benton.

Geography
Benton City is located at 39.13472°N, -91.76444°W (39.134798, -91.764443).

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 104 people, 49 households, and 37 families residing in the village. The population density was 1040.0 PD/sqmi. There were 59 housing units at an average density of 590.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.0% White and 1.0% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.

There were 49 households, of which 16.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.3% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 24.5% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.43.

The median age in the village was 49 years. 9.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 32.8% were from 45 to 64; and 25% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 122 people, 53 households, and 38 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,177.0 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 578.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.54% White and 2.46% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.82% of the population.

There were 53 households, out of which 24.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.3% were married couples living together, 3.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.3% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the vill the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 25.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 125.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $2, and the median income for a family was $1,000. Males had a median income of $24,861 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,112. None of the population and all of the families were below the poverty line.

Notable person

 * Anna J. Harrison - First woman president of the American Chemical Society

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Farber, Missouri

Farber is a city in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 322 at the 2010 census.

History
Farber was platted in 1872. The community was named for Silas W. Farber, owner of the land upon which the village now stands. A post office has been in operation at Farber since 1872.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 322 people, 150 households, and 83 families residing in the city. The population density was 1150.0 PD/sqmi. There were 164 housing units at an average density of 585.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.9% White, 1.6% African American, 0.6% Native American, 0.3% from other races, and 4.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.6% of the population.

There were 150 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34.0% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 44.7% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% 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 2.84.

The median age in the city was 42.2 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.1% were from 25 to 44; 29.2% were from 45 to 64; and 18.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 411 people, 170 households, and 120 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,444.3 PD/sqmi. There were 198 housing units at an average density of 695.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.54% White, 0.49% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 0.73% from two or more races.

There were 170 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.85.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 23.6% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $36,250, and the median income for a family was $40,481. Males had a median income of $30,962 versus $19,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,622. About 9.1% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.4% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Farber has a lending library, a branch of the Mexico-Audrain Library District.

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Laddonia, Missouri

Laddonia is a city in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 502 at the 2020 census.

History
Laddonia was laid out in 1871. It was named for Amos Ladd, an early settler, and his wife, Onia. A post office has been in operation at Laddonia since 1871.

Geography
Laddonia is located at 39.24028°N, -91.64361°W (39.240331, -91.643501).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 513 people, 226 households, and 140 families living in the city. The population density was 789.2 PD/sqmi. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 421.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.8% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, and 0.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population.

There were 226 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 14.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.88.

The median age in the city was 44.4 years. 22.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 620 people, 254 households, and 170 families living in the city. The population density was 1,123.7 PD/sqmi. There were 278 housing units at an average density of 503.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.74% White, 0.81% African American, 0.32% Native American, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 254 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.4% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.6% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $23,125 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,516. About 3.4% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Public education is administered by Community R-VI School District, which operates Community Elementary School in Laddonia.

Laddonia has a lending library, a branch of the Mexico-Audrain Library District.

Notable people

 * Samuel Glenn Fuqua, United States Navy rear admiral and Medal of Honor recipient
 * Lloyd Morey, interim Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts and educator

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Martinsburg, Missouri

Martinsburg is a city in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 304 at the 2010 census.

History
Martinsburg was founded in 1857 and was named after its founder, William R. Martin.

Geography
Martinsburg is located at 39.10111°N, -91.64722°W (39.101182, -91.647355).

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 304 people, 137 households, and 87 families living in the city. The population density was 1125.9 PD/sqmi. There were 152 housing units at an average density of 563.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.0% White, 1.0% African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 0.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.

There were 137 households, of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 5.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.79.

The median age in the city was 43.3 years. 23% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.4% were from 25 to 44; 24.3% were from 45 to 64; and 24.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 326 people, 134 households, and 97 families living in the town. The population density was 1,255.3 PD/sqmi. There were 148 housing units at an average density of 569.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.16% White, 0.61% African American, and 1.23% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.61% of the population. There were 134 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 6.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.9% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.9% 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 2.86.

In the town the population was spread out, with 25.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 112.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $31,442, and the median income for a family was $33,125. Males had a median income of $22,917 versus $23,438 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,562. About 6.6% of families and 4.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under age 18 and 4.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
St Joseph Elementary School in Martinsburg is a private, Roman Catholic institution.

Martinsburg has a lending library, a branch of the Mexico-Audrain Library District.

Notable person

 * Adolph John Paschang, Roman Catholic bishop

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Mexico, Missouri

Mexico, formerly known as New Mexico, is a city in and the county seat of Audrain County, Missouri. It is home to the Missouri Military Academy and annually hosts the Miss Missouri Pageant. The city's population was 11,469 at the 2020 census. The micropolitan statistical area consists of Audrain County. It is a part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area.

History
Mexico was laid out as "New Mexico" in 1836 and was a major stop for settlers heading to the Republic of Texas (thus the name "New Mexico"), and it became the county seat under its present name in 1837. The word "New" was dropped after the Mexican War that saw Texas become a part of the United States.

There is an apocryphal story about the name. When a University of Missouri student, who was questioned on radio, was unable to give an account of her hometown's name, the question was put to L. Mitchell White, then editor and publisher of the Mexico Ledger: "'The first settlers found a wooden sign along the trail. It pointed southwest, and on it had been painted Mexico.'" To avoid unnecessary labor, the sign was left in place. "It was easier to call their town 'Mexico' than to take down the old sign."

Mexico was incorporated as a town in 1855, was served by the Wabash Railroad in 1858 and by the Alton Railroad in 1872, and was first chartered as a city in 1874. The city is in the bluegrass region of Missouri, and was a shipping point for horses and mules. Mexico was a onetime major source for the nation's fire brick production, so much so that it adopted the moniker "Fire Brick Capital of the World". Bricks produced in Mexico were used in the construction of the NASA rocket launch site in Cape Canaveral. The industry fell on hard times and both major refractory plants in the area closed in 2002. There is no active quarrying for clay used in fire brick or refractories production in the area. Mexico is located in the central region of Missouri known as "Little Dixie," so named because of the settlement of the region by whites from border south states, intent on reproducing the ways and means of the Deep South. Over half of the enslaved population of Missouri was concentrated in Little Dixie counties, and was the epicenter to much of Missouri's racist violence in the 19th and 20th centuries. Mexico competed with other MO cities for the title, "Capital of Little Dixie."

The historic downtown square, with the typical courthouse as the focal point, is surrounded by dozens of multi-story brick buildings—some dating to the founding of the community. There are, of course, other historic spots including Simmons Stables and Graceland. In the late 1970s, Mexico began ripping up crumbling sidewalks of the downtown square and installing red paver bricks accented with turn-of-the-century lamp posts and park benches. In the 1980s, Mexico was one of six nationwide finalists for Saturn's new U.S. auto plant. It lost to Spring Hill, Tennessee because Mexico was not served by a four-lane freeway. So as not to lose future development, Mexico officials quickly lobbied state and federal officials to secure funding for a new four-lane divided highway (U.S. Route 54) which now serves the community from Interstate 70. Formerly known as the "Saddle Horse Capital of the World," Mexico still hosts Hollywood celebrities and other visitors from around the world who come to purchase riding horses. The Simmons Stables, currently being revitalized, are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Audrain County Courthouse, Ross House, and Arthur Simmons Stables Historic District are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography
Mexico is located approximately 100 miles northwest of St Louis at the intersection of US Route 54 and state routes 22 and 15. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.38 sqmi, of which 12.01 sqmi is land and 0.37 sqmi is water.

2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 11,469 people, 4,538 households, and 2,880 families in Mexico. The population density was 945.5 /mi2. There were 5,150 housing units at an average density of 424.6 /mi2. The racial makeup was 81.32% (9,327) white, 8.29% (951) black or African-American, 0.37% (42) Native American, 0.76% (87) Asian, 0.02% (2) Pacific Islander, 1.58% (181) from other races, and 7.66% (879) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 4.1% (470) of the population.

Of the 4,538 households, 26.7% had children under the age of 18; 39.8% were married couples living together; 36.6% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 33.1% consisted of individuals and 12.3% 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 3.2.

23.7% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 101.3 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 87.7 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $40,741 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,474) and the median family income was $48,720 (+/- $2,765). Males had a median income of $31,850 (+/- $2,426) versus $26,335 (+/- $2,652) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,630 (+/- $3,280). Approximately, 13.8% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under the age of 18 and 10.9% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 11,543 people, 4,727 households, and 2,908 families residing in the city. The population density was 961.1 PD/sqmi. There were 5,272 housing units at an average density of 439.0 /mi2. The racial makeup of the city was 86.1% White, 8.3% Black, 0.4% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.1% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.1% of the population.

There were 4,727 households, of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.9% were married couples living together, 15.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.5% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.91.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 26.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 23.8% were from 45 to 64; and 17% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

Education
Mexico was the location of Hardin College and Conservatory of Music, a Baptist college established in 1873 for young women, an institution founded and endowed by Charles H. Hardin, governor of the state from 1872 to 1874. It closed during the Great Depression and never reopened. Its 1,200-seat auditorium has been painstakingly restored and is now used for community theater and concerts. The remainder of the college houses the Mexico Public Schools administrative offices on South Jefferson Street. Its mascot is a bulldog.

It is served by the Mexico Public Schools. Public schools in the city include Mexico Senior High School, Mexico Middle School, Hawthorne Elementary School, Eugene Field Elementary School, and McMillan Early Learning Center. Private schools include St. Brendan's Catholic School. The Mexico Area Vocational-Technical School, the Advanced Technology Center and the Missouri Military Academy are also located in the city.

Mexico has a lending library, a branch of the Mexico-Audrain Library District.

Media
Mexico, as with the rest of Audrain County, is part of the Columbia/Jefferson City television market. Televisions in Mexico can receive a strong signal from CTN affiliate KFDR (channel 25), moderate signals from NBC/The CW affiliate KOMU-TV (channel 8), CBS affiliate KRCG (channel 13), ABC/MyNetworkTV/Fox affiliate KMIZ (channel 17), CTN affiliate WTJR (channel 16), and weak signals from PBS affiliate KMOS-TV (channel 6), NBC/The CW/Fox affiliate WGEM-TV (channel 10), and CBS/ABC affiliate KHQA-TV (channel 7). WTJR, WGEM and KHQA are licensed to Quincy, Illinois and Hannibal, Missouri, respectively.

Mexico radios can pick up stations from Columbia, Jefferson City, Moberly, and Hannibal. 4 radio stations are also licensed to the city: adult contemporary formatted KXEO (1340 AM), gospel formatted KJAB (88.3 FM), public formatted KAUD (90.5 FM; simulcast of KBIA 91.3 FM in Columbia), and country formatted KWWR (95.7 FM; sister to KXEO).

Notable people

 * Tom Bass, horse trainer
 * Cookie Belcher, former professional basketball player
 * Howard L. Bickley, Chief Justice of New Mexico
 * Christopher "Kit" Bond, senator and governor
 * Jason Brookins, former NFL running back with the Baltimore Ravens
 * Pendleton Dudley, journalist and public relations
 * Pat Fleming, Arizona politician
 * Charles Henry Hardin, Missouri governor
 * Edward D. "Ted" Jones, broker
 * Howard Kindig, former Super Bowl winning NFL player
 * Tyronn Lue, head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers and former NBA player
 * Martha Mears, singer
 * Prim Siripipat, television anchor
 * John Smith, early leader in the Restoration Movement.
 * Lebbeus R. Wilfley, federal judge
 * Xenophon P. Wilfley, United States Senator

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Rush Hill, Missouri

Rush Hill is a village in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. The population was 151 at the 2010 census.

History
Rush Hill was platted in 1881. The village's name is an amalgamation of the surnames of its founders, Reusch and Hill. A post office has been in operation at Rush Hill since 1881.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 151 people, 60 households, and 39 families residing in the village. The population density was 838.9 PD/sqmi. There were 69 housing units at an average density of 383.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.0% White and 4.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.0% of the population.

There were 60 households, of which 31.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.3% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.10.

The median age in the village was 33.3 years. 35.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 130 people, 53 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 737.8 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 340.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100% White.

There were 53 households, out of which 34.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.4% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.5% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.80.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 23.1% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,250, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $33,333 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,523. There were 5.0% of families and 11.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 28.0% of under eighteens and 6.9% of those over 64.

title: Rush Hill, Missouri


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Vandiver, Missouri

Vandiver is a village in Audrain County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village population was 77.

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

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 71 people, 29 households, and 23 families living in the village. The population density was 236.7 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 110.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% White.

There were 29 households, of which 20.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 20.7% were non-families. 20.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.78.

The median age in the village was 48.3 years. 18.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 14% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 32.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 46.5% male and 53.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 83 people, 33 households, and 25 families living in the village. The population density was 273.6 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 108.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.59% White, 1.20% Native American, and 1.20% from two or more races.

There were 33 households, out of which 36.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 2.4% from 18 to 24, 28.9% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,583, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,501. There were 11.5% of families and 12.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 23.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Vandiver, Missouri


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Arrow Point, Missouri

Arrow Point is a village in White River Township of southeast Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 75 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.19 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 86 people, 43 households, and 26 families living in the village. The population density was 452.6 PD/sqmi. There were 79 housing units at an average density of 415.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.8% White and 1.2% from two or more races.

There were 43 households, of which 18.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 7.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.5% were non-families. 34.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.00 and the average family size was 2.54.

The median age in the village was 56 years. 15.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.1% were from 25 to 44; 31.3% were from 45 to 64; and 34.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.5% male and 46.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 133 people, 62 households, and 43 families living in the village. The population density was 256.6 PD/sqmi. There were 113 housing units at an average density of 218.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% White, and 1.50% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.75% of the population.

There were 62 households, out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.9% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% 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 2.51.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 18.0% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 36.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,429, and the median income for a family was $22,143. Males had a median income of $23,750 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,014. There were 25.0% of families and 34.1% of the population living below the poverty line, including 51.7% of under eighteens and 5.0% of those over 64.

Education
It is in the Cassville R-IV School District.

title: Arrow Point, Missouri


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Butterfield, Missouri

Butterfield is a city in Butterfield Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 378 at the 2020 census.

History
Butterfield was platted in 1883. The town has the name of Fredrick Butterfield, a railroad official.

Geography
Butterfield is located along Missouri Route U one half mile east of Missouri Route 37. Purdy is approximately 4.5 miles to the north and Cassville is five miles to the south. The headwaters of Gunter Creek arise just south of the community.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 470 people, 146 households, and 118 families living in the village. The population density was 1021.7 PD/sqmi. There were 185 housing units at an average density of 402.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 79.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.7% Native American, 1.9% Asian, 13.4% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 26.8% of the population.

There were 146 households, of which 52.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.6% were married couples living together, 14.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.2% were non-families. 15.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.22 and the average family size was 3.54.

The median age in the village was 30 years. 36.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.2% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 397 people, 136 households, and 102 families living in the village. The population density was 947.6 PD/sqmi. There were 149 housing units at an average density of 355.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 85.14% White, 0.50% African American, 0.50% Native American, 11.59% from other races, and 2.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 21.41% of the population.

There were 136 households, out of which 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.3% were non-families. 22.1% 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 2.92 and the average family size was 3.44.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 34.0% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 5.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 28 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,706, and the median income for a family was $28,000. Males had a median income of $20,417 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,460. About 19.8% of families and 19.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 28.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Cassville R-IV School District.

title: Butterfield, Missouri


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Cassville, Missouri

Cassville is a city in Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of Cassville was 3,190. Cassville is one of the primary markets and job centers for an estimated 14,000 people living in the surrounding area. It is the county seat of Barry County.

History
The land which would be called Cassville was platted in 1845. A post office was set up the same year. The community was named after Lewis Cass, a former United States Senator and Secretary of War. Cassville was incorporated on March 3, 1847.

Cassville served as the Confederate capital of Missouri for one week from October 31 to November 7, 1861. This ended abruptly when the Confederate government was pushed further south into Arkansas by the invading Union army. The Battle of Pea Ridge later secured Missouri for the Union.

The city was connected by rail via the Cassville & Exeter Railroad from July 4, 1896, to September 11, 1956.

The Cassville Ranger Station Historic District, Natural Bridge Archaeological Site, and six sites in Roaring River State Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,266 people, 1,275 households, and 848 families living in the city. The population density was 1014.3 PD/sqmi. There were 1,402 housing units at an average density of 435.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.4% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 1,275 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% 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 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,890 people, 1,194 households, and 770 families living in the city. The population density was 1,046.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 473.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.03% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,351, and the median income for a family was $34,074. Males had a median income of $22,952 versus $19,120 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,660. About 12.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government
The City of Cassville is managed by a four-member Board of Aldermen (City Council) with Bill Shiveley serving as the Mayor.

Education
Cassville R-IV School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, one intermediate school, and Cassville High School.

Cassville has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library.

Crowder College offers two-year degree programs in Cassville.

In August 2022 the district reintroduced corporal punishment after a gap of about 20 years. Administrators say it would be the last resort if other means of discipline do not work. This is an opt-in only option for parents, so anyone who disagrees with corporal punishment, simply do not by not opt in.

Transportation
The city owns a small general aviation airport two miles northwest of Cassville, named the Cassville Municipal Airport.

Notable people

 * Clete Boyer - Major League Baseball player born in Cassville
 * Mary Easley - Oklahoma Senator (2004-2010), Oklahoma Representative (1997-2004), teacher
 * Curtis F. Marbut - Director of the Soil Survey Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
 * Scott Fitzpatrick - Missouri State Auditor, former Missouri State Treasurer, and former Missouri State representative.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.22 sqmi, all land. Located in the Ozarks, Cassville and its surrounding area have a densely forested hilly terrain. The city, itself, sits on Flat Creek. Located south of Cassville, Roaring River State Park is a popular recreation spot for hiking, fishing, and camping.

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

title: Cassville, Missouri


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Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri

Chain-O-Lakes is a village in Roaring River Township of southeast Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 126 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 126 people, 57 households, and 37 families living in the village. The population density was 1575.0 PD/sqmi. There were 84 housing units at an average density of 1050.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.2% White and 0.8% Asian.

There were 57 households, of which 19.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.1% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.76.

The median age in the village was 59.3 years. 15.1% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 14.4% were from 25 to 44; 30.1% were from 45 to 64; and 38.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 127 people, 64 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was 1,505.9 PD/sqmi. There were 81 housing units at an average density of 960.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.06% White, 0.79% Native American, and 3.15% from two or more races.

There were 64 households, out of which 9.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.8% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.48.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 13.4% under the age of 18, 0.8% from 18 to 24, 15.7% from 25 to 44, 30.7% from 45 to 64, and 39.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 59 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,714, and the median income for a family was $29,375. Males had a median income of $14,583 versus $14,545 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,944. There were 3.2% of families and 7.8% of the population living below the poverty line, including 21.4% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Chain-O-Lakes, Missouri


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Emerald Beach, Missouri

Emerald Beach is a village in White River Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The community is located on a bend in the White River now Table Rock Lake. Cassville is approximately 13 miles to the northwest and Rogers, Arkansas is 32 mile to the southwest.

It was incorporated in 1981. The village is served by the Golden Post Office and thus has a Golden address. The population was 228 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.72 sqmi, all land. The village is located adjacent to Table Rock Lake.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 228 people, 117 households, and 76 families living in the village. The population density was 316.7 PD/sqmi. There were 245 housing units at an average density of 340.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.9% White, 1.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.

There were 117 households, of which 13.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.7% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.95 and the average family size was 2.37.

The median age in the village was 60.1 years. 11.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 7.9% were from 25 to 44; 39% were from 45 to 64; and 38.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 250 people, 120 households, and 84 families living in the village. The population density was 349.8 PD/sqmi. There were 215 housing units at an average density of 300.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.40% White, 0.40% Native American, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.20% of the population.

There were 120 households, out of which 15.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.2% were married couples living together, 3.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.2% were non-families. 25.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.45.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 13.2% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 16.8% from 25 to 44, 36.8% from 45 to 64, and 31.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60.1 years according to city-data.com. For every 100 females, there were 98.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,813, and the median income for a family was $36,875. Males had a median income of $29,286 versus $19,063 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,267. About 9.0% of families and 12.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 8.3% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Cassville R-IV School District.

title: Emerald Beach, Missouri


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Exeter, Missouri

Exeter is a city in Exeter Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 772 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

History
Exeter was platted in 1880. The city was named after Exeter in Devon, England.

The Frisco rail line ran through much of the Ozarks, including Exeter, bringing in tourists on their way to resorts, such as Mineral Springs. In 1896, the shortest railway in the country was built to connect Exeter and Cassville. It served as the main way into Cassville during the harsh winters that made many roads impassable. The rail-line was named "The Cassville and Western Railroad." Because the railway ran only 4.8 miles one-way, the railway had to rely on steam power to travel uphill back to Exeter. Since Exeter is the highest point in the county, it was able to use gravity to coast back downhill to Cassville During its economic height, a hotel called The Palace was also built in Exeter as well as a flour mill. A massive fire broke out and burned the downtown on Oct. 21st, 1927. The railroad went bankrupt in 1956. In the 1950s, there was an Exeter's Farmer Exchange, a market, and a post office. The post office has been in operation at Exeter since 1880.

Notable people born in Exeter include Major League baseball player Ed Hawk and professional bull rider Mason Lowe. The Exeter High School Boys Basketball team won the state championship in 1963. The Exeter High School Girls Basketball team won the state championship in 2009.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 772 people, 293 households, and 213 families living in the city. The population density was 977.2 PD/sqmi. There were 344 housing units at an average density of 435.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of the population.

There were 293 households, of which 41.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 17.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.3% were non-families. 22.9% 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 2.63 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 33.6 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.7% were from 25 to 44; 22.4% were from 45 to 64; and 12.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.3% male and 51.7% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 707 people, 303 households, and 196 families living in the city. The population density was 889.0 PD/sqmi. There were 324 housing units at an average density of 407.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.05% White, 0.57% Native American, 1.70% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.53% of the population.

There were 303 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city the population was spread out, with 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,438, and the median income for a family was $28,906. Males had a median income of $24,643 versus $17,981 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,600. About 11.8% of families and 18.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.1% of those under age 18 and 26.1% of those age 65 or over.

title: Exeter, Missouri


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Purdy, Missouri

Purdy is a city in Purdy Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States, on the foothills of the Ozarks, eight miles south of Monett and twelve miles north of Cassville along Highway 37. The population was 1,098 at the 2010 census.

History
Purdy was platted in 1880. The city was named for George A. Purdy, a railroad promoter. A post office called Purdy has been in operation since 1880.

US Department of the Interior Original Surveys and USGS Topographical map showing the Butterfield Overland Mail Route

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.65 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 1,098 people, 399 households, and 271 families living in the city. The population density was 1689.2 PD/sqmi. There were 452 housing units at an average density of 695.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.9% White, 1.3% Native American, 1.5% Asian, 11.8% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 26.0% of the population.

There were 399 households, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.1% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% 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 3.40.

The median age in the city was 34.1 years. 31.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.9% were from 25 to 44; 23% were from 45 to 64; and 12.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,103 people, 432 households, and 288 families living in the city. The population density was 1,697.4 PD/sqmi. There were 480 housing units at an average density of 738.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 81.50% White, 0.09% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 14.69% from other races, and 2.81% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 18.04% of the population.

There were 432 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 30.3% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.7% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 18.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $24,318, and the median income for a family was $28,636. Males had a median income of $21,731 versus $16,806 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,662. About 14.6% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 24.5% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Purdy R-II School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Purdy High School.

Dancing is not allowed in the Purdy school without permission from the school board. The authority of the school board was upheld by the US Supreme Court in 1990 when it refused to hear a challenge by a group of students and parents.

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Seligman, Missouri

Seligman is a city in Sugar Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 851 at the 2010 census. The town is named after Joseph Seligman, a prominent 19th-century businessman. The name Seligman (זעליגמאן, זעליקמאן) is of Yiddish derivation and means "a jolly, cheerful person".

Geography
Seligman is located in the Ozarks and is, bordered by the Mark Twain National Forest to the east. The town is located on a ridge along Missouri Route 37. Rainfall west of the railroad flows into the Grand Lake o' the Cherokees by way of Big Sugar Creek and Cowskin River. Rainfall to the east of Seligman flows to Table Rock Lake by way of Dry Hollow, Blockade Hollow, and Butler Hollow. The region also hosts Karst topography, characterized by high limestone content and the formation of sinkholes and caves.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.25 sqmi, all land.

Before the Louisiana Purchase
During French exploration, what was to become Seligman was in the heart of the Osage Nation. The French claimed it as part of the Illinois Country, selling it to the United States as part of the Louisiana Purchase. Osage claims were ceded by the Treaty of Fort Clark, which was ratified in 1810.

Early settlers
Seligman originally developed from a small trading post that built up around or near the homestead of Andrew, George, John, Joshua and Jacob Roller from Scott County, Virginia, some of the first permanent European settlers to arrive in the area in the 1830s. At that time the region was a rough-hewn wilderness covered with large timber.

In May 1841, the county court approved construction of the first road through the territory, known today as Old Wire Road. This road originally was a trace cut by hundreds of Cherokee in 1838 as they wound their way across Missouri to Tahlequah, Oklahoma as part of the federal government's Indian Removal Act of 1830 or "Trail of Tears", which passed about five miles west of the Roller homestead. Shortly thereafter, a telegraph line was built which followed this trail, and Old Wire Road was built following the telegraph line.

By 1848 the Butterfield Stage Coach had established a route through the area from St. Louis, Missouri to Fayetteville, Arkansas, and brought even more settlers into the area. By the 1860s, the site had developed into a trading post called Roller's Ridge, though the earliest original name of the community may have been Herdsville, named after Adam Herd or Hurd, who was also an early pioneer.

Education and religion were avidly important to the early settlers. Two schools were built in the area for local children, one north of town about which little is known, and one south of town called "Red Chink", named for the red clay that was used to finish the log construction. These were both subscription schools, a common practice in which each child paid the teacher a dollar a month. School terms were only six months long, but sometimes semesters were extended if enough students enrolled. A Baptist church was also constructed on the outskirts of town, but few records remain.

Civil War
During the Civil War development mostly ceased as the region was thrown into turmoil and became increasingly lawless. Bushwhackers attacked townspeople in their homes, robbing them of gold, silver, food and supplies. Some bushwhackers were supported by the Union Army and encouraged to commit acts of terror and sabotage to undermine morale. Local government was apparently in disarray—county officials did not hold session from April 1861 to July 1864. During the war, General McCulloch, General Pearce, and General Price met at a private home in Roller's Ridge to discuss the proposed site to wage battle at Cross Hollows in Benton County, Arkansas, before the Battle of Pea Ridge.

Reconstruction
After the war, development in Roller's Ridge resumed and settlers continued to arrive. In 1866, Christian E. Fawver and his family came to the area from Illinois in a covered wagon and reopened Victory Mills, a gristmill on the upper arm of Big Sugar Creek north of town, and converted it to steam power. This became an important site for local residents. Before the mill opened, locals had to haul their grain to the site of the nearest railroad in Pierce City, Missouri —- a two-day trip. The population continued to grow, and on April 1, 1872, the U.S. Postal Department authorized the establishment of a post office to serve the community, designating it Herdsville. In 1876, another subscription school was built for the town's children, a two-story building with a regular attendance of 40 students. A deep well was dug in the center of Main Street to supply the town's needs, which was named the "Exhaustable Fountain" [sic], but because of the growing population, this well later went dry. Commerce increased, and in 1880 a dray service began operation in town, hauling and delivering freight by wagon with up to three teams of horses or mules. It also operated occasionally as a taxi service.

Arrival of the railroad
In 1880, the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad built a line from Pierce City to Herdsville. Arriving trains were loaded on a turntable and rotated manually to return to Pierce City. The company also gave 80 acre of land for the purpose of building a town, and also designed its streets, complete with names. At this time, the town consisted of only one whiskey and drug store, and the population consisted mostly of railroad workers, but this store was later joined by a general store operated by Woodridge Anabel, and a hardware store operated by Drew Wilkerson.

In 1880 the town was platted, and on September 27 renamed Seligman in honor of Joseph Seligman, a wealthy railroad financier who had died the previous April. On March 8, 1881, the town was incorporated. In choosing the name Seligman, the residents recognized that the arrival of the railroad had been a great boon to the small settlement. Apparently as an act of gratitude, Mr. Seligman's widow, Babet Seligman, gave the community $500 and one acre of land towards the building of a church. Together with $300 raised locally, Benjamin McCann constructed the Union Church in 1884. The church still stands and was in continuous use by various Protestant denominations from the time it was built until 1959.

Arriving trains soon brought a greater number and variety of visitors, traders and salesmen, and one of the first hotels, the Inmon House, was opened in 1881. By this time, the town had also grown to include a number of general merchandise stores, as well as a store for agricultural implements, a druggist, two hotels, a meat market, a livery stable, a granary, a lumber yard, a billiard hall, a barber shop, a blacksmith, a photographer, a physician, the Cross & Diver of Eureka Stage Line, and seven saloons. In that year a town newspaper was established, the Seligman Sunbeam, whose motto was "The Union, The Constitution, and The Enforcement of The Law". It was the first newspaper in the United States to endorse Grover Cleveland for the presidency.

In 1882, work began on what became in 1906 the Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad. This track went south and east of Seligman to, first, Eureka Springs and, ultimately, Helena, Arkansas. It poised Seligman toward greater growth and development, though the fare was $1.85 for eighteen miles —- a steep price at the time.

As many as six passenger trains passed through Seligman every day, and two of the hotels operating at the time, the Gladden and the Linden, had difficulty serving the large numbers of people who stopped to stay in town. Many of the travelers were salesmen, or "drummers" who would arrive with large trunks full of sample shoes, hardware, hats or costume jewelry and rent a buggy or dray wagon at the livery stable to transport their goods to outlying towns not connected to the railroad. Eventually six hotels opened in town at one point, which employed many local young people, especially women for cleaning, washing, filling water pitchers in each room, and cooking for boarders.

By this time, local industries included poultry farming as well as timbering and milling for production of railroad ties and whiskey kegs. Principal agricultural products included wheat, oats, corn, cattle and hogs, but residents also harvested peaches, apples, cantaloupe, strawberries, and spring water from Radium Springs. A 30-40 acre vineyard was also cultivated just east of Seligman, and the grapes were shipped to Springdale, Arkansas, to be processed into grape juice and wine.

Setbacks
A series of major fires had a disastrous impact on Seligman, beginning on January 22, 1883, when a fire broke out at the Exchange Hotel which destroyed it completely along with a large part of the town; W. J. Piper's Witchita [sic] House Hotel, four saloons, a grocery, a meat market, a barber shop, a general store, the Seligman Hotel, a drug store, a bakery, a hardware and a shoe store, as well as the office of the Seligman Sunbeam went up in flames. Exactly two months later, the stables of the Seligman and Eureka Springs Stage Coach Company also burned down. Then, on January 13, 1884, another fire destroyed part of the remaining town.

Residents began rebuilding immediately, and in the process constructed Seligman's first public school, a two-story frame building completed in circa 1892, replacing the subscription school.

20th century
In the early 1900s rebuilding continued, with many modern improvements. Southwestern Bell Telephone Company established an office in Seligman, in 1904 postal rural routes were established, in 1905 the Bank of Seligman was opened by C.C. Fawver, and in 1910 George Finn established the Farmers and Merchants Bank. Also in 1910, the North Arkansas line was extended from Seligman through Eureka Springs to Harrison, Arkansas. Two physicians set up practice in town, and one of them opened a four-room hospital. In 1912, the Sure Pop Oil Company attracted investors from Seligman and built an oil rig just across the border in nearby Gateway, Arkansas. In 1914, a tomato cannery was opened and operated by W.F. Turner, a vinegar factory was opened, and there was a brief attempt to mine silver in the town. Before Prohibition, some five saloons operated in Seligman, and it had a reputation as the "wildest town in the west". Nevertheless, around this time Seligman was still just half as large as it had once been.

By the 1920s Seligman had been mostly rebuilt when another fire, the Christmas Fire of December 25, 1922, decimated the heart of the downtown. The Nesbitt Bros. Meat Market was destroyed along with a restaurant, the livery barn, the Gladden Hotel and Annex, the Frost Restaurant, the Northcutt Store, a drug store, a general store, and the Illinois Cafe.

After the Christmas Fire, the town struggled through most of the 20th century to recapture its former prosperity. This was made particularly difficult by the economic pressures of the Great Depression and the steady decline of passenger rail service through the area after World War II, which inevitably led to a contraction in the population of the town. The Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad ceased operation in 1958 after heavy rains washed out several bridges and a large section of track between Seligman and Beaver, Arkansas. Frisco's passenger trains ceased their daily runs shortly thereafter. On March 9, 1966 the Frisco Station was demolished, a loss which saddened the community.

Seligman High School enrollment also began to decline after the war, and new state regulations required the formation of the Southwest R-5 School District to include outlying country districts. In 1954, the high school was relocated to Washburn, Missouri. When a heavy snow storm collapsed the roof of the Seligman Elementary School gymnasium on March 10, 1964, all Seligman students were relocated to a new building constructed in Washburn. What remained of the Seligman school was consumed by a fire in the late 1960s.

In the 1990s, Seligman began a series of civic development projects to improve infrastructure, which included the construction of a new city water tower and two city parks.

21st century
More recently, Seligman has continued civic development by establishing a community center, playground, public library, and the James L. Bottorff Memorial Museum, constructed as part of the Duane Corn Municipal Complex. A new fiber optic cable also now serves the area. In December 2014, Wal-Mart opened a neighborhood store in Seligman. Wal-Mart closed the store in August 2015 and remained vacant until August 2016 when Harp's acquired the property.

Notable visitors
One story maintains that William Jennings Bryan, famous politician and devout prohibitionist, stopped in Seligman on a layover on his way to give a speech in Eureka Springs and spent some time in a Seligman saloon.

Around 1904, prohibitionist and reformer Carrie Nation visited Seligman on a tour, staying at the Linden Hotel. Although there was some concern about how far she would carry her campaign in a town full of saloons, she did not damage any property, but merely presented a female supporter with a tall-necked bottle with an inscription that read "Oh Drink as Adam and Vote for Prohibition: Carry A Nation, Your Loving Home Defender."

In 1921, noted outlaw Henry Starr came into Seligman, took rooms at the Gladden Hotel, and charmed the proprietor into endorsing a check for $100. The next day, Starr entered the Seligman Bank and approached the teller with the check, which was immediately declined. Mr. Gladden himself stepped forward and informed the teller that the check was good, and even endorsed it. The next day, Starr and his cohorts robbed the bank of $1,200 at gunpoint. They then proceeded to rob a bank at Harrison, Arkansas, where Starr was shot and killed.

Climate
Seligman lies in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa), and experiences all four seasons, generally with hot, humid summers and cold winters, occasionally receiving cold air masses from the north. Seligman lies just east of the area known colloquially as "Tornado Alley."

Education
Seligman is part of the Southwest R-5 School District. Primary and secondary students attend classes in nearby Washburn. The school team is known as The Trojans.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 851 people, 320 households, and 233 families residing in the city. The population density was 680.8 PD/sqmi. There were 375 housing units at an average density of 300.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% White, 1.9% Native American, 0.5% African American, 0.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 320 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 16.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 27.2% were non-families. 22.5% 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 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11.

The median age in the city was 37.3 years. 27.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.8% were from 25 to 44; 26.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 877 people, 317 households, and 222 families residing in the city. The population density was 727.0 PD/sqmi. There were 377 housing units at an average density of 312.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.85% White, 2.96% Native American, 0.46% Pacific Islander, 3.88% from other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.61% of the population.

There were 317 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.23.

In the city the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 31.5% from 25 to 44, 19.7% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,313, and the median income for a family was $30,417. Males had a median income of $23,563 versus $18,611 for females. The per capita income for the city was $10,918. About 18.9% of families and 26.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.2% of those under age 18 and 27.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Washburn, Missouri

Washburn is a city in Washburn Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The current town encompasses the sites of two communities formerly known as Keetsville and O'Day and is named for local pioneer Samuel C. Washburn. The population was 435 at the 2010 census.

Keetsville 1850?–1868
Located along the historic Trail of Tears and on the Old Wire Road, Keetsville traced its official settlement to Georgia native John Cureton (1795-1853), who had served as a judge in Washington County, Arkansas before settling on the Washburn Prairie about two miles north of current day Washburn in 1840 and then procured the location of the town. In 1853, Cureton died and ownership of the land transferred to the Englishman James T. Keet (1818-1863), who then laid out the town of Keetsville. The 1850s saw the first real establishment of the town with Keet establishing a store at the site. The growth of the town would be interrupted by the Civil War, as a February 1862 skirmish, a predecessor to the much larger Battle of Pea Ridge the next month in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, would result in the destruction of the fledgling town. Following the war, the town was rebuilt between 1867 and 1869 and in 1868 it was renamed Washburn in honor of an early pioneer to the area Samuel Washburn, who had lived in the area about ten years, before moving to Texas where he was killed in 1838.

O’Day 1880–1892
In the winter of 1879 and 1880, the Atlantic and Pacific Railway — at that time a franchise of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway — built a railroad line between Pierce City and Seligman, Missouri. This line ran about a half mile west of what was then Keetsville, but soon to be renamed Washburn. Instead of incorporating the Keetsville or Washburn name into the railroad stop at this location, the stop and the community that blossomed next to it was instead named O’Day, after the Irish-born John O’Day (1843-1901), a Springfield-based attorney for the railroad. In the years that followed O’Day grew, adding two hotels, shops, a newspaper, dwellings and in either 1887 or 1888 a post office, while also remaining codependent of neighboring Washburn concerning educational, religious and social life.

Washburn 1868–Present
The community of Washburn, formerly Keetsville, was officially incorporated as a town on August 4, 1880, though it is unclear if O’Day ever incorporated as a separate town. The two communities continued as separate entities through the 1880s and into the 1890s, when in 1892 the O’Day post office was disestablished and the Washburn post office took over for a newly consolidated community, a consolidation that was likely prompted by the building of a public school between the two communities.

Commerce history
Following the establishment of the railroad and the growth of the former O’Day community, many businesses were established in what is now Washburn. Among these were the O’Day House Hotel, Felker & Johnson's mercantile, the Pratt or Cunningham grocery store, J. M. Holton's mercantile, Denbo's grocery, the Brookshire & Chandler drug store, and W. B. Adcock's drug store. Many of these businesses had previously been located in the old Keetsville site, but moved to take advantage of the railroad. The O’Day Globe newspaper was founded in 1887. That same year, Irishman Timothy Patrick Mooney (1833-1912) moved his store and warehouse there from Washburn. In 1887 Reece Brothers built a large store and Postmaster James Buchanan Hurst (1859-1934) a post-office building.

In the original Keetsville location, Postmaster John O. Burton (1798-1852), John Cureton and Garrett Moore (1804-1870) had all established businesses before the war. J. W. Elliott was a silversmith in the 1870s and Blennerhassett & Co. was a hardware store. By 1872, Washburn had 200 to 300 inhabitants, six general stores, three drug stores, a stove and tin store, three hotels, a boot shop, a jewelry store, and a school. In 1880, the same year as the establishment of O’Day, the population was 575. Among the businesses at that time were a nursery, multiple general stores and drug stores. Hotels operated by Mrs. A. Foster and T. P. Mooney. Flour and saw mills and multiple saloons were also in operation at this time. J. C. Thomas was the constable, William Keene Bayless (1850-1930) was the justice of the peace, William Rhoda Felker (1855-1929) was a real estate agent and J. W. Eggleston (1821-?), James Henry McDonald (1831-1917) and James T. Means (1824-1884) were physicians.

In addition to the O’Day Globe, several other newspapers were published in the Washburn area through the years, including Winger’s Journal in 1869, Professor White's Gazette was published briefly and in 1911 The Washburn Review was printed for a short time.

Public school system
Like most early communities in the Ozark Mountains, public education in Washburn likely started in private homes and churches. By 1888, the idea of a permanent public school district was largely settled and a vote on a bond issue that year resulted in the construction of a new brick school building on land between the town of Washburn and the community of O’Day. The site of that school building continues in use today as the campus of that school's modern predecessor, the Southwest R-V School District. The building that the 1888 bond provided for would provide instruction for Washburn area students up until the eighth grade, though by 1920 it had expanded to offering high school classes.

In the early years of the school district there was no bus service, so children too far from the school to make it on foot on a daily basis attended various rural schools in the area, including Trents Creek, Maple Grove, Seven Star, Rock Springs, OK, Jacket and others. A tornado in the early 1920s destroyed the earlier building, so in 1924 a brick, single-story building was built to replace it. In the 1930s the Washburn School District instituted bus service, bringing high school students from the outlying communities into town for instruction beyond the eighth grade. This necessitated the addition of a second story to the 1924 structure as well as a gymnasium attached to the back of it. By 1954 the decision was made to close the Seligman School District in neighboring Seligman and bus those students to the larger Washburn campus. This consolidation resulted in the current Southwest R-V School District. Around this time the decision was also made to close the rural schools, most of them being antiquated in resources and limited in size, and use the bus service to bring the younger students to the former high school building in Seligman, while the Washburn building was then used exclusively as a high school. The Washburn building served as the high school and the Seligman building as the elementary for the next 10 years. Then on March 10, 1964, a heavy snowstorm cause the collapse of the Seligman elementary's gymnasium roof. The residents of the school district then voted to build a new elementary school building in Washburn, alongside the 1924 high school building. The 12 classroom elementary building cost $260,000 and was dedicated on August 22, 1965. The new building included classrooms, a multipurpose room, a theater and a cafeteria. The decision to build the new elementary school in Washburn also spurred a short lived revolt against the school district by residents in Seligman, who were upset at losing the school. The residents formed their own unofficial Seligman common school district and sought a legal order to dissolve the Southwest R-V School District and divide the assets. This action was later dismissed.

On the morning of March 23, 1975, the 1924 high school building caught fire and burned to the ground. The school board quickly set up an election for April 17, 1975 to replace the building on a bond in excess of $200,000. The bond passed with more than the two-thirds majority needed and a new high school building was built and in service the following school year. By 1980 a separate middle school building had also been added to campus and in 1983 a new gymnasium was constructed; in 1982 the gymnasium that had been attached to the 1924 high school building was destroyed by fire. By the end of the 1990s increased enrollment, especially from the rural areas of the district, necessitated the need of a larger and more modern high school. With the construction and opening of this new high school building in the early 2000s, the 1975 high school building became the district's new middle school building and elementary school students occupied both the 1981 middle school building and the 1965 elementary school building, which is currently the oldest building on a campus that dates its original educational origins to the 1888 bond issue.

Washburn today

Through much of the early 20th century Washburn prospered, but the increase in automobile ownership and the elimination of passenger rail service to the town in the 1950s eventually led to a major decrease in businesses and residents. The commercial district along Main Street, which was the heart of the former O’Day community, decayed through the second half of the 20th century, resulting in the destruction of much of the town's historic core, including the razing of the original Atlantic and Pacific Railway train station in the 1960s.

Today the local school district is the town's main employer. There is a bank, a farming supply business, a couple convenient/ gas stations and some smaller businesses that continue to operate in the town. These businesses are largely concentrated in the area of the original Keetsville plat and away from the area that had anchored the town for most of the last century. A handful of historic buildings do remain in downtown Washburn, including the lodge building and the W.B. Adcock's drug store building, which at one time was used as the town's community center and currently and now houses the town's post office.

Geography
Washburn is located in southwest Barry County along Missouri Route 90 just west of Missouri Route 37. Seligman lies approximately 3.5 miles to the south and Cassville is about eight miles to the northeast along Route 37.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.90 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 435 people, 178 households, and 110 families residing in the city. The population density was 483.3 PD/sqmi. There were 203 housing units at an average density of 225.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.0% White, 0.9% Native American, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 4.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 178 households, of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.2% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05.

The median age in the city was 33.1 years. 24.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 14.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.1% were from 25 to 44; 25.8% were from 45 to 64; and 11% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 448 people, 175 households, and 121 families residing in the city. The population density was 534.2 PD/sqmi. There were 186 housing units at an average density of 221.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.43% White, 2.23% Native American, 0.22% from other races, and 1.12% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.01% of the population.

There were 175 households, out of which 38.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 16.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the city the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 10.3% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,417, and the median income for a family was $29,792. Males had a median income of $22,917 versus $20,167 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,401. About 10.4% of families and 13.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 20.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Wheaton, Missouri

Wheaton is a city in Wheaton Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. The population was 696 at the 2010 census.

History
The Missouri and North Arkansas Railroad previously served the city and their Wheaton Depot was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.

The Wheaton Barbeque is a long-standing summer community event at Wheaton Park.

Geography
Wheaton is located in western Barry County adjacent to the Barry-Newton county line. The community is located on Route 86 one mile north of Missouri Route 76.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 696 people, 274 households, and 175 families living in the city. The population density was 1364.7 PD/sqmi. There were 333 housing units at an average density of 652.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 89.8% White, 0.1% African American, 0.7% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 5.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.5% of the population.

There were 274 households, of which 35.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.6% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 36.1% were non-families. 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% 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 3.17.

The median age in the city was 35.8 years. 29.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.9% were from 25 to 44; 24.7% were from 45 to 64; and 13.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 721 people, 285 households, and 196 families living in the city. The population density was 1,420.3 PD/sqmi. There were 318 housing units at an average density of 626.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.37% White, 0.14% African American, 0.83% Native American, 4.58% from other races, and 2.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.74% of the population.

There were 285 households, out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.9% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 16.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,354, and the median income for a family was $26,058. Males had a median income of $22,750 versus $16,827 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,124. About 18.2% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.4% of those under age 18 and 20.5% of those age 65 or over.

title: Wheaton, Missouri


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Burgess, Missouri

Burgess is a census-designated place and former village in Barton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 54 at the 2020 census.

History
The village was named after a businessperson in the mining industry.

Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.07 sqmi, all land. Burgess is located adjacent to Mulberry, Kansas, just across the state line. The only paved roads into Burgess are through Kansas.

2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 57 people, 24 households, and 15 families living in the village. The population density was 814.3 PD/sqmi. There were 34 housing units at an average density of 485.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.2% White and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 24 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.3% 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 2.38 and the average family size was 3.13.

The median age in the village was 31.8 years. 24.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.9% were from 25 to 44; 28.1% were from 45 to 64; and 14% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 54.4% male and 45.6% female.

2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 70 people, 25 households, and 18 families living in the town. The population density was 932.2 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 439.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the town was 98.57% White and 1.43% Native American.

There were 25 households, out of which 48.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.39.

In the town the population was spread out, with 28.6% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 118.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $19,375, and the median income for a family was $21,250. Males had a median income of $13,750 versus $8,750 for females. The per capita income for the town was $7,409. There were 20.0% of families and 17.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.8% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Burgess, Missouri