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Andrew County, Missouri
Andrew County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 18,135. Its county seat is Savannah. The county was organized January 29, 1841, and named for Andrew Jackson Davis, a lawyer and prominent citizen of St. Louis. Andrew County is part of the St. Joseph, MO KS Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Kansas City, MO KS Combined statistical area. History The following material is inscribed on a plaque erected by the State Historical Society of Missouri and State Highway Commission in 1960, now located by the Andrew County Courthouse: Andrew County, organized 1841, is one of six counties in the Indian Platte Purchase Territory annexed to Missouri in 1837. Named for Andrew Jackson Davis, a St. Louis editor, the county was first settled in the middle 1830s. Pioneers were from Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, and other parts of Missouri. Savannah, the county seat, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
County (United States)
In the United States, a county is an Administrative division, administrative or political subdivision of a U.S. state, state that consists of a geographic region with specific Border, boundaries and usually some level of governmental authority. The term "county" is used in 48 states, while Louisiana and Alaska have functionally equivalent subdivisions called List of parishes in Louisiana, parishes and List of boroughs and census areas in Alaska, boroughs, respectively. The specific governmental powers of counties vary widely between the states, with many providing some level of services to civil townships, Local government in the United States, municipalities, and unincorporated areas. Certain municipalities are List of U.S. municipalities in multiple counties, in multiple counties; New York City is uniquely partitioned into five counties, referred to at the city government level as boroughs of New York City, boroughs. Some municipalities have consolidated with their county gove ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gentry County, Missouri
Gentry County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,162. Its county seat is Albany. The county was organized February 14, 1841 and named for Colonel Richard Gentry of Boone County, who fell in the Seminole War in 1837. Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.06%) is water. Adjacent counties * Worth County (north) * Harrison County (east) * Daviess County (southeast) * DeKalb County (south) * Andrew County (southwest) *Nodaway County (west) Major highways * U.S. Route 136 * U.S. Route 169 * * Route 85 Demographics As of the census of 2010, there were 6,738 people, 2,674 households, and 1,789 families residing in the county. The population density was 14 people per square mile (5/km2). There were 3,209 housing units at an average density of 6 per square mile (3/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.38% Wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nodaway County, Missouri
Nodaway County is a county located in the northwest part of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,370. Its county seat is Maryville. The county was organized February 14, 1845 and is named for the Nodaway River. It is the largest in area of the counties added to Missouri in the 1836 Platte Purchase and the fourth-largest county by area in Missouri. Nodaway County comprises the Maryville, MO Micropolitan Statistical Area. History The county has a rich agricultural history. It is the home of trainers Ben Jones and Jimmy Jones, whose horses won six Kentucky Derby races and two Triple Crowns. The county is home to Northwest Missouri State University. The university's grounds were a re-creation of the landscape of the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. In 1993, Northwest was designated by the Missouri State Legislature as the official Missouri Arboretum. ESPN has carried the university's participation in five national championship football games, three of which t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cosby, Missouri
Cosby is a village in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 124 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Cosby was founded in the late 1870s, and moved about one mile to a new town site in 1885 when the railroad was extended to that point. The village was named after Cosby Miller, the child of a first settler. A post office called Cosby has been in operation since 1879. Geography Cosby is located at (39.863522, -94.679738). According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 124 people, 45 households, and 34 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 52 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 99.2% White and 0.8% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population. There were 45 households, of which 44. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helena, Missouri
Helena is an unincorporated community in southeastern Andrew County, Missouri, United States. It is located approximately twelve miles northeast of St. Joseph and is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area In the United States, a metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is a geographical region with a relatively high population density at its core and close economic ties throughout the area. Such regions are neither legally Incorporated town, incorporate .... Helena has a park, an elementary school, two churches, a community center and a post office. History Helena was laid out in 1878. According to tradition, the community has the name of the daughter of a railroad man. A post office called Helena has been in operation since 1880. References Unincorporated communities in Andrew County, Missouri St. Joseph, Missouri metropolitan area Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{AndrewCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rea, Missouri
Rea (pronounced ) is a city in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 50 at the 2010 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History A post office called Rea has been in operation since 1888. The city was named after Judge Joseph Rea, the original owner of the town site. The J. F. Roberts Octagonal Barn was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999. Geography Rea is located at (40.061093, −94.764353). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 50 people in 25 households, including 12 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 25 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 100.0% White. Of the 25 households, 20.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 4.0% had a female householder ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rosendale, Missouri
Rosendale is a city in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 143 at the 2010 census. Rosendale is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History A post office called Rosendale has been in operation since 1869. The city was named for the abundance of wild roses near the original town site. Geography Rosendale is located on the east bank of the One Hundred and Two River. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 143 people in 50 households, including 38 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 74 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 98.6% White, 0.7% Native American, and 0.7% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.7%. Of the 50 households, 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bolckow, Missouri
Bolckow is a city in Benton Township, Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 187 at the 2010 Census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Bolckow was platted ca. 1868. The city was named for Bolckow, an official of the Platte Co. Railroad. A post office called Bolckow has been in operation since 1869. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 187 people, 78 households, and 54 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 96 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% Asian, and 1.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population. There were 78 households, of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rochester, Missouri
Rochester is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. History Rochester was plat In the United States, a plat ( or ) (plan) is a cadastral map, drawn to scale, showing the divisions of a piece of land. United States General Land Office surveyors drafted township plats of Public Lands Surveys to show the distance and bea ...ted in . The name is a transfer from Rochester, England. A post office called Rochester was established in 1844, and remained in operation until 1935. References Unincorporated communities in Andrew County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{AndrewCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Whitesville, Missouri
Whitesville is an unincorporated community in Andrew County, in the U.S. state of Missouri Missouri is a U.S. state, state in the Midwestern United States, Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking List of U.S. states and territories by area, 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most with Tennessee .... History A post office called Whitesville was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1953. The community was named after John D. White, one of the founders. References Unincorporated communities in Andrew County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{AndrewCountyMO-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fillmore, Missouri
Fillmore is a city in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 184 at the 2010 census. History Fillmore was laid out in 1845 and was named for Millard Fillmore, a statesman, and afterward 13th President of the United States. A post office called Fillmore has been in operation since 1851. Geography Fillmore is located at (40.025478, -94.973210). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census At the 2010 census there were 184 people in 70 households, including 50 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 89 housing units at an average density of . The racial makup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.5% Native American, and 1.1% from two or more races. Of the 70 households 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.1% had a male householder with no wife present, a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
