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St. Joseph, Missouri Metropolitan Area
The St. Joseph Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties - three in northwest Missouri (Andrew County, Missouri, Andrew, Buchanan County, Missouri, Buchanan, and DeKalb County, Missouri, DeKalb) and one in northeast Kansas (Doniphan County, Kansas, Doniphan) - anchored by the city of St. Joseph, Missouri, St. Joseph, comprising a total area of . As of the United States Census, 2020, 2020 census, the MSA had a population of 121,467. Counties *Andrew County, Missouri *Buchanan County, Missouri *DeKalb County, Missouri *Doniphan County, Kansas Communities Places with more than 70,000 inhabitants *St. Joseph, Missouri (Principal city) Pop: 72,473 Places with 1,000 to 10,000 inhabitants *Cameron, Missouri (partial) Pop: 8,513 *Savannah, Missouri Pop: 5,069 *Country Club, Missouri Pop: 2,487 *Gower, Missouri (partial) Pop: 1,533 *Wathena, Kansas Pop: 1,246 *Elwood, Kansas Pop: 1,125 *Maysville, Missouri Pop: 1, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doniphan County, Kansas
Doniphan County is the northeasternmost county in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat is Troy, and its most populous city is Wathena. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 7,510. The county was named after Alexander Doniphan, a Mexican–American War hero. It is bounded on the east by the Missouri River, to the south by Atchison County and to the west by Brown County. History Early history For many millennia, the Great Plains of North America was inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. From the 16th century to 18th century, the Kingdom of France claimed ownership of large parts of North America. In 1762, after the French and Indian War, France secretly ceded New France to Spain, per the Treaty of Fontainebleau. 19th century In 1802, Spain returned most of the land to France, while keeping title to approximately 7,500 square miles. In 1803, most of the land for modern day Kansas was acquired by the United States from France as part of the 828,000 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dearborn, Missouri
Dearborn is a city in Buchanan and Platte counties in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 482 at the 2020 census. History The city was named for Henry Dearborn, Revolutionary War general and Secretary of War, and was incorporated in 1882. From 1913 to 1933, Dearborn was one of the stops along the Kansas City, Clay County and St. Joseph Railway (KCCC&SJ), an interurban light rail line connecting Kansas City and St. Joseph. Portions of the right-of-way and roadbed are still visible from Dearborn north to St. Joseph. In November 2012, one of two winning tickets for a then record-breaking $587.5 million Powerball jackpot was purchased at the Trex Mart gas station in Dearborn. Geography Dearborn is located in northern Platte County and centered about one-half mile south of the Platte-Buchanan county line. The Dearborn Reservoir is just across the county line to the north. The community is on Routes Z and Y one mile e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agency, Missouri
Agency is a village in Buchanan County, Missouri, United States. The population was 671 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Agency was laid out in 1865. It was formerly the site of an agency of the Sac and Fox Indians, hence the name. A post office called Agency has been in operation since 1872. On Sunday, May 20, 1923, a Ku Klux Klan picnic held at Agency was attended by several thousand people. Speakers included Rev. Bloom, Rev. Smallwood, and Rev. Rendlemarr, all of Partee Park Baptist Church. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 684 people, 257 households, and 210 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 268 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 96.6% White, 0.3% African American, 0.9% A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stewartsville, Missouri
Stewartsville is a city in southwest DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 733 at the 2020 census. The community is named for Robert M. Stewart, a former Missouri governor. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Stewartsville was originally called Tethertown, and under the latter name was platted in 1854 by George Tetherow, and named for him. A post office called Stewartsville has been in operation since 1855. The Dalton-Uphoff House was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Stewartsville is located adjacent to U.S. Route 36. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 750 people, 298 households, and 209 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 320 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Highland, Kansas
Highland is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 903. It is home to Highland Community College. History Short summary The Highland Township was started with the founding of the Iowa and Sac & Fox Mission State Historic Site by Reverend Samuel Irvin and Reverend William Hamilton in 1837. The mission was sponsored and funded by the Presbyterians. The Founders plan behind the town was to make it an educational town and in 1857 when the town was laid out a spot was chosen for the future university. Samuel Irvin established the first Highland Community College Building Irvin Hall with the building being built in 1858. The college was chartered and founded in 1858 and has gone through eight name changes over the course of its history. In 2011 Highland became the self proclaimed Snowflake City of Kansas Early history Reverend Samuel Irvin and Reverend William Hamilton found the Ioway Presbtaryian Church i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troy, Kansas
Troy is a city in and the county seat of Doniphan County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 964. History Troy is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. Troy was platted in 1855. It was named after the ancient city of Troy. The first house in Troy was built in 1856, and the first store opened in 1857. Troy was incorporated as a city in 1860. The first post office in Troy was established in March, 1857. Troy grew up from humble beginnings along the wagon route from St. Joseph, Missouri to Oregon and California. British explorer Richard Francis Burton en route to California in 1860 noted: "Passing through a few wretched shanties called Troy ..." Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Climate Demographics 2020 census As of the census of 2020, there were 964 people and 375 households in the city. The racial makeup of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maysville, Missouri
Maysville is a city in DeKalb County, Missouri, DeKalb County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,095 at the 2020 United States census, 2020 census. Maysville is the county seat of DeKalb County. Maysville is part of the St. Joseph, Missouri, St. Joseph, MO–Kansas, KS St. Joseph, Missouri Metropolitan Area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Maysville was founded in 1845. The name may be a transfer from Maysville, Kentucky. A post office called Maysville has been in operation since 1846. The DeKalb County Courthouse (Maysville, Missouri), DeKalb County Courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Geography Maysville is located in central Dekalb County at the intersection of Missouri routes Missouri Route 6, 6 and Missouri Route 33, 33. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Climate Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,114 peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elwood, Kansas
Elwood is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States, located west across the Missouri River from Saint Joseph, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,125. History For millennia the Great Plains of North America were inhabited by nomadic Native Americans. In 1854, the Kansas Territory was organized under the provisions of the Kansas–Nebraska Act, then in 1861 Kansas became the 34th U.S. state. In 1855, Doniphan County was established. A trading post was established at Elwood in 1852. In 1856, the site was sold and the town was then laid out. The town was named for John B. Elwood, a pioneer settler. Elwood was incorporated as a city in 1860. The first post office in Elwood was established in June, 1857. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land. Climate Demographics Elwood is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2020 census The 2020 United State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wathena, Kansas
Wathena is a city in Doniphan County, Kansas, United States, located about west of St. Joseph, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 1,246. History Wathena was founded in 1856. The city is named in honor of Chief Wathena, a Native American chief of the Kickapoo tribe who previously lived in the area. The first post office in Wathena was established in 1855, but before August, 1859, the post office was called Bryan. The St. Joseph & Denver Railroad was extended to Wathena in 1860. Wathena was incorporated as a city in 1873. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics Wathena is part of the St. Joseph, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 1,364 people, 550 households, and 365 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 587 housing units at an average density of . The rac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gower, Missouri
Gower is a city in Buchanan and Clinton counties in the U.S. state of Missouri and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. The population was 1,533 at the 2020 census. The Buchanan County portion of Gower is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area, while the Clinton County portion is part of the Kansas City, MO–KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. History The city was named after A. G. Gower, a railroad official. 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 1,526 people, 561 households, and 408 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 598 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.4% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.4% of the population. There were 561 ho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Country Club, Missouri
Country Club is a village in Andrew County, Missouri, United States. The population was 2,487 at the 2020 census. It is part of the St. Joseph, MO– KS Metropolitan Statistical Area. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 2,449 people, 960 households, and 721 families living in the village. The population density was . There were 1,012 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the village was 95.1% White, 1.6% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.1% of the population. There were 960 households, of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.8% had a male householder with no wif ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
