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Arnold is a city in northeastern Jefferson County,
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metropolitan statistical area. The population was 20,858 at the 2020 United States census, which makes it the most populous community in the county.


History

The Osage peoples were the first people that lived in what today is Arnold, many artifacts have been found in the area that show there was an ancient Osage village near where the
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meets the
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. In the area where 2 salt licks used to be, human bones have been found, along with pottery shards and many other artifacts. The first European settler in Arnold, was John Hildebrand an immigrant from
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, that lived in Monongahela County, Pennsylvania. He was the first white settler in the area that is today Jefferson county, he established a settlement near saline creek, with a fort for protection. In 1776 Jean Baptiste Gamache, who operated a ferry boat across the
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was granted 1050 arpents of land by
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. This ferry was on the King's Trace or El Camino Real, from
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Eminent domain

Arnold was a focal point over the eminent domain issue in Missouri.
Case Summary for January 17, 2008
In January 2004, the City of Arnold announced that THF Realty had approached them regarding developing a section of Arnold known as the Triangle, Homer Tourkakis: Victim of Eminent Domain Abuse an area bordered by Route 141, Interstate 55 in Missouri, Interstate 55 and Church Road in the city limits. The city voted in favor of the Triangle Development project proceeding on September 16, 2005. According to an agreement with THF, Arnold would acquire the properties in the triangle and would be reimbursed its costs by THF. Arnold offered the property owners a buy-out, and most accepted. Some businesses were promised relocation either in the new development or elsewhere in the city. Others were not given this option. Some refused the offer, and the city moved to condemn the dissenting properties. One such hold out was Homer R. Tourkakis, the owner of a dental practice on the corner of the triangle formed by Route 141 and Interstate 55. Tourkakis claims that THF never made a fair-market offer. THF claims they offered to rebuild his practice elsewhere and purchase his property for $600,000. Tourkakis's property was declared blighted, and Arnold sought to seize it under eminent domain. Tourkakis fought these proceedings in the Jefferson County courts. Arnold and THF argued that although incorporated cities are not explicitly granted the use of eminent domain does not imply they are denied it. The judge ruled that because Arnold is a third-class city, under Missouri law, it cannot use eminent domain to seize properties. In appeal to the
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, the decision was reversed, ruling that through the TIF act and the City of Arnold being an incorporated
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, had the right to use eminent domain.


Red light cameras

In 2005, Arnold became the first city in Missouri to install
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s. A 2009 lawsuit against the cameras was dismissed on procedural grounds. In 2013 the Missouri Court of Appeals Eastern District ruled the Arnold red-light camera ordinance to be unconstitutional.


Notable events

On October 24, 1988 Republican vice-presidential candidate
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addressed the students at Fox High School, listening to questions and discussing the fight on drugs. On July 17, 1993
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with several members of his cabinet held a "flood summit" at Fox High School during the
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. During the summit, Clinton promised the governors of flood-damaged states that his administration would not abandon them once the water recedes. On April 29, 2009,
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held a town hall meeting commemorating his 100th day in office at Fox High School in Arnold. Several members of the presidents cabinet and staff attended the event including senior White House advisers
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and David Axelrod and National Security Adviser James L. Jones.


Meramec River flooding

The
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crested at a record level of 47.26 feet on December 31, 2015, after a weekend of heavy rain, affecting over 300 homes and breaking the previous record crest from 1993. The floodwaters closed Interstate 55 at the Meramec just north of Arnold. Flooding struck again in 2017 after heavy rains, with the Meramec cresting at 45.62 feet on May 3. Only the southbound lanes of I-55 were closed by floodwater. Approximately 20 homes were affected.


Geography

According to the
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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The city is located at the confluence of the
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and Mississippi rivers, just south of St. Louis County.


Demographics


2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 20,858 people, 8,518 households, and 5,607 families in Arnold. The population density was 1,809.0 per square mile (698.8/km). There were 8,961 housing units at an average density of 777.2 per square mile (300.2/km). The racial makeup was 89.55% (18,678)
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, 0.94% (196) black or African-American, 0.21% (43) Native American, 1.11% (232) Asian, 0.06% (13)
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, 0.81% (169) from other races, and 7.32% (1,527) from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race wash 1.7% (363) of the population. The foreign born population also saw an increase in Arnold, particularly in its Bosnian community. Of the 8,518 households, 31.6% had children under the age of 18; 49.8% were married couples living together; 27.0% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 25.7% consisted of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.5 and the average family size was 3.0. 23.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40.3 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.1 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 93.2 males. The 2016-2020 5-year
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estimates show that the median household income was $64,678 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,401) and the median family income $76,738 (+/- $8,404). Males had a median income of $47,707 (+/- $5,963) versus $32,198 (+/- $4,524) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $38,896 (+/- $2,588). Approximately, 6.5% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the
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, including 13.4% of those under the age of 18 and 6.5% of those ages 65 or over.


2010 census

As of the
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of 2010, there were 20,808 people, 8,090 households, and 5,695 families living in the city. The
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was . There were 8,547 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 96.3%
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, 0.6%
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, 0.2% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population. There were 8,090 households, of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were
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living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 23.9% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02. The median age in the city was 39.2 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.3% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.7% male and 51.3% female.


2000 census

As of the
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of 2000, there were 19,965 people, 7,550 households, and 5,564 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 7,913 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.91%
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, 0.30%
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, 0.21% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.02%
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, 0.27% from other races, and 0.92% from two or more races.
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or Latino of any race were 1.04% of the population. There were 7,550 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were
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living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.3% were non-families. 22.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median income for a household in the city was $47,188, and the median income for a family was $53,664. Males had a median income of $37,972 versus $27,222 for females. The
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for the city was $20,378. About 3.0% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the
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, including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.


Economy

In 2014,
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InBev's subsidiary Metal Container Corp, made the decision to expand their aluminum can and bottle manufacturing plant in Arnold, making the city home to the largest can manufacturing facility in the country. Arnold is home to one of two offices of the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency in the St. Louis area employing at least 900 workers. According to
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, Arnold was ranked the 12th best and most affordable city to live in the United States in 2008.


Parks and recreation

The Department of Parks and Leisure Services maintains a system of outdoor
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s across the city and operates a recreation center with swimming pools and fitness amenities. Many private entities in Arnold also offer recreational facilities and services, such as the Davidson Family Life Center and various sports fields on church or school property.


Arnold City Park

Arnold City Park is a park in northeastern Arnold located near the historical place of Lakeside. The 68-acre park features a large fishing lake and four pavilions, each with electrical service and a
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. The park also offers a playground, a paved walking and hiking trail, two multipurpose dirt fields, and equipment for horseshoes, volleyball, and disc golf.


Ferd B. Lang Park

Ferd B. Lang Park is a 25-acre park in central Arnold. The park has five pavilions with electrical service and
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s. Other amenities include a playground, walking and hiking trails, two multipurpose grass fields, five horseshoe pits, three sand volleyball courts, Arnold Jaycees Skate Park, basketball half-court, dog park, and restrooms.


Other amenities

The City of Arnold offers a full service recreation center including workout center, walking track and swimming pool for a monthly fee. First Baptist Church of Arnold offers a free
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caliber gymnasium, weight rooms, cardio center, arts & craft center, indoor walking track. An orientation is required prior to use.


Education

The Fox C-6 School District operates public schools. Three elementary schools are in the city limits: Fox Elementary School, Rockport Heights Elementary School, and Sherwood Elementary School. Fox Middle School and Fox High School are in Arnold. The Fox district was originally a K-8 school district, with high school students having a choice of Crystal City High School and Herculaneum High School. The district became K-12 when Fox High School was established in 1955. Arnold has a
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, a branch of the Jefferson County Library. The Jefferson College (Missouri) Arnold campus was opened in 2007 to expand educational services to those in northern Jefferson County. The 40,000 square feet (3,700 m2) facility is located at 1687 Missouri State Road behind the Arnold Library and Recreation Center.


Notable people

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Louisa Frederici Louisa Maud Frederici Cody (May 27, 1844 – October 21, 1921) was the wife of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. She married on March 6, 1866, on her family farm in Arnold, Missouri, and remained in a rocky relationship for 51 years until Cody's d ...
born in Arnold and married
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Cody * Frank J. Grass, General and Chief of
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, spokesperson for the
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, former
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driver *
Rusty Wallace Russell "Rusty" William Wallace Jr. (born August 14, 1956) is an American former NASCAR racing driver. He won the 1984 NASCAR Cup series NASCAR Rookie of the Year, Rookie of the Year and the 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup ...
, former
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champion * Mike Wells, former NFL defensive tackle, 1994-2001


Locations

*Wickes, a former stop on the
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*
Women Against Registry Women Against Registry (W.A.R.) is a U.S. non-profit organization, based in Arnold, Missouri, which works to obtain changes in laws affecting sex offenders. Most W.A.R. members are mothers, wives, girlfriends, and other family members of persons co ...
, a national organization dedicated to abolishing the public
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.


References


External links


City of Arnold

Arnold Chamber of Commerce

Arnold Historical Society
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