Boonville is a city and the

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Cooper County, Missouri Cooper County is located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 17,103. Its county seat is Boonville. The county was organized December 17, 1818, and named for Sarshell Co ...

, United States. The population was 7,964 at the 2020 census. The city was the site of a skirmish early in the

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, on July 17, 1861. Union forces defeated the

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in the first

Battle of Boonville The First Battle of Boonville was a minor skirmish of the American Civil War, occurring on June 17, 1861, near Boonville, Missouri, Boonville in Cooper County, Missouri. Although casualties were extremely light, the battle's strategic impact w ...

. It is part of the

Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area The Columbia metropolitan area is the region centered around the City of Columbia in the U.S. state of Missouri. Located in Mid-Missouri, it consists of five counties: Boone, Audrain, Randolph, Cooper, and Howard. The population was estimat ...

History

The community derives its name from Nathan and Daniel Morgan Boone, who were the sons of

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and established their salt business near the community in the early 1800s, delivering their product from

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s to St. Louis. The area has been called "Boone's Lick" and the route from the lick to St. Charles/St. Louis, Missouri is called the Boone's Lick Trail. The eastern terminus near Boonville at

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is considered the original start of the

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. The first pioneers were Hannah and Stephen Cole, who settled in 1810. During skirmishes with Native Americans in the

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they moved to a fort on the north side of the

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(called on markers as "Hannah Cole Fort"). That fort subsequently became the first county seat of

Howard County, Missouri Howard County is located in the U.S. state of Missouri, with its southern border formed by the Missouri River. As of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, the population was 10,151. Its county seat is Fayette, Missouri, Fayette. Settled o ...

. After the war, the town was formally laid out in 1817 by Asa Morgan and

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. Boonville was named the county seat in 1818. The community's position on the Santa Fe Trail and Missouri River led to many historically important residents during the era of westward expansion, including politicians William Ash (a former slave turned Virginia General Assemblyman), David Barton,

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(famous for his " man’s best friend" closing argument in an 1869 trial), and self-taught artist

George Caleb Bingham George Caleb Bingham (March 20, 1811 – July 7, 1879) was an American artist, soldier and politician known in his lifetime as "the Missouri Artist". Initially a Whig, he was elected as a delegate to the Missouri legislature before the American C ...

. The Cooper County Jail was built in 1848 and remained in place until 1979 with a claim that it was the longest-serving jail in Missouri history. In 1855, Thespian Hall opened, and today claims to be the oldest continuously running theatre west of the Allegheny Mountains. More than 400 buildings (most in 14 separate historical districts) are listed on

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. During the

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, the community was fought over and held by both Union and Confederate forces, beginning with the

on June 17, 1861 (a month before the

First Battle of Bull Run The First Battle of Bull Run, called the Battle of First Manassas
. by Confederate States ...

) which gave the Union control of the Missouri River. The Second Battle of Boonville occurred on September 13, 1861. The community would be captured by

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in 1864 in

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. The city was a strategic target because of its location on the

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. The track was subsequently taken over by the

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. In the 1980s, the track section that traversed the town was converted into parkland, as part of

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. Today, the "Katy Trail" is the longest

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system in the United States. In 2008,

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opened the Warm Springs Ranch east of Boonville as the primary breeding farm for the

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Geography

According to the

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, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

Climate

Demographics

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 7,964 people, 2,921 households, and 1,938 families in Boonville. The population density was 1,031.6 per square mile (398.6/km). There were 3,438 housing units at an average density of 445.3 per square mile (172.1/km). The racial makeup was 79.75% (6,351)

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, 10.59% (843) black or African-American, 0.36% (29) Native American, 0.58% (46) Asian, 0.03% (2)

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, 0.88% (70) from other races, and 7.82% (623) from two or more races.

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or Latino of any race was 2.9% (241) of the population. Of the 2,921 households, 28.0% had children under the age of 18; 44.1% were married couples living together; 37.2% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 29.6% consisted of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.4 and the average family size was 2.8. 20.1% of the population was under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.7 years. For every 100 females, the population had 120.0 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 120.2 males. The 2016-2020 5-year

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estimates show that the median household income was $43,460 (with a margin of error of +/- $6,578) and the median family income was $53,367 (+/- $7,247). Males had a median income of $28,027 (+/- $4,135) versus $31,048 (+/- $5,148) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $29,348 (+/- $3,945). Approximately, 13.3% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the

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, including 22.9% of those under the age of 18 and 7.3% of those ages 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the

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of 2010, there were 8,319 people, 2,918 households, and 1,787 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,294 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 83.1%

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, 13.3%

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, 0.4% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.9% of the population. There were 2,918 households, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 32.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% 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 2.94. The median age in the city was 34.6 years. 20.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.9% were from 25 to 44; 23.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 55.2% male and 44.8% female.

2000 census

As of the

of 2000, there were 8,202 people, 2,667 households, and 1,696 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 3,041 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 80.22%

, 16.84%

, 0.51% Native American, 0.41% Asian, 0.04%

, 0.40% from other races, and 1.57% from two or more races.

or Latino of any race were 1.23% of the population. There were 2,667 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female house holder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% 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 2.93. In the city, the age distribution of the population shows 19.6% under the age of 18, 20.8% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 138.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 146.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $33,440, and the median income for a family was $40,294. Males had a median income of $28,498 versus $20,739 for females. The

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for the city was $14,854. About 9.5% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the

, including 13.4% of those under age 18 and 6.7% of those age 65 or over.

Recreation

Boonville is near the middle of the

Katy Trail Katy Trail may refer to the following places in the United States: * Katy Trail (Dallas) 3.5 mile trail in Dallas, Texas * Katy Trail State Park The Katy Trail State Park is a state park in the U.S. state of Missouri that contains the Katy T ...

, a 225-mile state park enjoyed by cyclists and hikers. Missouri-Kansas-Texas Bridge in Boonville, which crosses the Missouri near the Isle of Capri Casino and Historic Selwyn Shoe Factory (which has been refurnished as apartments), has been subject of controversy. The Union Pacific Railroad had planned to remove sections of the bridge and reinstall them at Jefferson City, which would sever the route and possibly eliminate the

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protections and allow the right of way to revert to adjacent property owners. However, Friends of Historic Boonville and others across the state oppose the idea. Governor

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announced in 2010 that Union Pacific would transfer ownership of the bridge to the City of Boonville. Annually, Boonville celebrates Boonville Heritage Days. This is a summer weekend event that focuses on heritage. Activities include a parade, craft booths, a carnival and much fun for people of all ages. On the last evening there is a fireworks show. Other annual events include the Festival of the Leaves, which is held on the last Saturday in September, and The Festival of The Lights, which is held every Thursday night in September. Shops stay open late, and there are booths with food, free stuff, and games. The historic Thespian Hall, located downtown, is used for concerts, art shows, and plays. The annual Halloween parade features the award-winning Boonville Silver Pirate Band dressed up in a variety of fanciful maritime costumes. Twillman Field in Harley Park is also a source of local pride, as it hosts several baseball tournaments every year, including state and regional championships, with ages ranging from 13 to 18. At one time in the late 1980s through 1990s, it was considered by some to be the third best baseball field in the state, trailing only the Major League parks in

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and

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Correctional facility

The Missouri Training School for Boys, a juvenile correctional facility of the Missouri Division of Youth Services, opened in 1889. By 1948 violent prisoners had killed two boys. As a result,

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Phil M. Donnelly removed 71 prisoners from the training school and relocated them to an adult prison. He dismissed the board of the State Board for Training Schools, the juvenile correctional authority.Annual Report Fiscal Year 2014

Archive
. Missouri Division of Youth Services. Retrieved on December 19, 2015. p. 32. It closed in 1983.Annual Report Fiscal Year 2014

Archive
. Missouri Division of Youth Services. Retrieved on December 19, 2015. p. 34. The facility is now the Boonville Correctional Center, a minimum security, adult institution for men in the Missouri Department of Corrections.

Education

The

Boonville R-1 School District Boonville may refer to: Places in the United States *Boonville, California *Boonville, Indiana *Boonville, Missouri ** Boonville Township, Cooper County, Missouri * Boonville (town), New York ** Boonville (village), New York, within the town of Boo ...

has four schools. Hannah Cole Elementary, David Barton Elementary, Laura Speed Elliott (LSE) Middle School, and Boonville High School are all located in Boonville. The superintendent of schools is Mark Harvey and the school mascot is the Pirates. There is also a parochial PreK-8th school Sts. Peter and Paul, which was established in the 1850s and has the Warriors as their mascot. Boonville has a

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, a branch of the Boonslick Regional Library.

Media

Boonville is served by one newspaper, the '' Boonville Daily News''. Boonville also has a radio station,

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, which airs at 1370 kHz A.M. and 98.7 kHz F.M.

Notable people

* George Ainslie, Congressional delegate from

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. * Nathaniel Albertson, U.S. Congressman from

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* Cathy Barton,

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singer and musician * Henry S. Benedict, U.S. Congressman from

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* Bill Corum, New York sportswriter and sportscaster and

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racetrack president, attended school in Boonville * John Cosgrove, U.S. Congressman from Missouri *

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, basketball player *

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singer and songwriter * Colonel Arthur M. Hitch, Superintendent of

Kemper Military School Kemper Military School & College was a private military school located in Boonville, Missouri. Founded in 1844, Kemper filed for bankruptcy and closed in 2002. The school's motto was "Nunquam Non Paratus" (Never Not Prepared). The 46-acre camp ...

, 1928–1948 * Colonel Thomas A. Johnston, Builder of

, Superintendent and President from 1881 to 1928 * Frederick T. Kemper, founder of school later known as

* Carl Lachmund, classical pianist * Julia Lee, blues singer and pianist * Julius and William Manger, founders of

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* Bob and

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, inventors of the

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* John Gaines Miller, U.S. Congressman from Missouri * Henry L. Myers, U.S. Senator from Montana *

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, U.S. Congressman from

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(Founder of

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and 2nd President of the Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society) Other references list his birthplace as

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* Doc Quigg, journalist *

Lon Vest Stephens Lawrence "Lon" Vest Stephens (December 1, 1858 – January 10, 1923) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and banker from Missouri. He served as State Treasurer of Missouri from 1890 to 1897, and as the List of governors of Missouri, 29t ...

, Governor of Missouri and State Treasurer *

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(band) *

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, educator and diplomat who helped establish Sumner School *

, U.S. Senator from Missouri *

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, American writer and civil rights activist *

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, historian and socialite * Walter Williams, founder of the

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and former president of the

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* Robert Patterson Clark Wilson, U.S. Congressman from

References

External links

Official Boonville site

* {{authority control * Cities in Cooper County, Missouri County seats in Missouri Missouri populated places on the Missouri River Cities in Missouri Populated places established in 1817 1817 establishments in Missouri Territory Columbia metropolitan area (Missouri)