Jefferson City, informally Jeff City, is the capital of

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, United States. It had a population of 43,228 at the 2020 census, ranking as the 15th most populous city in the state. It is also the

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of Cole County and the principal city of the

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, the second-most-populous metropolitan area in Mid-Missouri and the fifth-largest in the state. Most of the city is in Cole County, with a small northern section extending into

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. Jefferson City is named for

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, the third

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. Jefferson City is located on the northern edge of the

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on the southern side of the Missouri River in a region known as

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, that is roughly mid-way between the state's two large urban areas of Kansas City and

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. It is 29 miles (47 km) south of Columbia, Missouri, and sits at the western edge of the

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, one of the major wine-producing regions of the Midwest. The city is dominated by the domed

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, which rises from a bluff overlooking the Missouri River to the north; Lewis and Clark passed the bluff on their historic expedition upriver before Europeans established any settlement there. Many of Jefferson City's primary employers are in service and manufacturing industries. Jefferson City is also home to Lincoln University, a

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historically black

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founded in 1866 by the 62nd Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops with support from the 65th Regiment of U.S. Colored Troops.

History

Missouri State Penitentiary, Jefferson City

In pre-Columbian times, this region was home of an ancient people known only as the "Mound Builders", being replaced by Osage Native Americans. In the late 17th century, frontiersmen started to inhabit the area, including Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac,

Louis Jolliet Louis Jolliet (September 21, 1645after May 1700) was a French-Canadian explorer known for his discoveries in North America. In 1673, Jolliet and Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit Catholic priest and missionary, were the first non-Natives to explore and ...

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, Robert de LaSalle, and

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, with the latter having the greatest influence on the region. Daniel Boone's son, Daniel Morgan Boone, would later lay out Jefferson City in the early 19th century. When the

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was organized in 1812,

was Missouri's seat of government, and St. Charles would serve as the next capital. However Jefferson City was chosen as the new capital in 1821. The village first was called "Lohman's Landing", and when the legislature decided to relocate there, they proposed the name "Missouriopolis" before settling on the city of "Jefferson" to honor Thomas Jefferson. Over the years, the city was most often referred to as "Jefferson City" and the name stuck. For years, this village was little more than a trading post located in the wilderness about midway between St. Louis and Kansas City. In 1825, the settlement was incorporated as a city and a year later, the Missouri legislature first met in Jefferson City. Jefferson City was chosen as the site of a state prison. This prison, named the

Missouri State Penitentiary The Missouri State Penitentiary was a prison in Jefferson City, Missouri, that operated from 1836 to 2004. Part of the Missouri Department of Corrections, it served as the state of Missouri's primary maximum security institution.Lombardi, George ...

, opened in 1836. This prison was home to multiple infamous Americans, including former heavyweight champion Sonny Liston, assassin

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, and bank robber

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. During the

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, Jefferson City was occupied by

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troops and the elected state legislature was driven from Jefferson City by Union General

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. Some of the legislators later reconvened in Neosho and passed an ordinance of secession. Missouri was claimed by both the Confederacy and the Union, as was neighboring state

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. Missourians were strongly divided and many people in the state—especially in St. Louis—supported the Union, while other areas (such as Missouri's Little Dixie) were strongly pro-

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along the Missouri River between Jefferson City and Kansas City. German immigrants created vineyards in small towns on either side of the Missouri River, especially on the north from the city east to Marthasville, located outside of St. Louis. Known as the "

" for its vineyards and first established by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, this region has become part of Missouri's agricultural and tourist economy. The city won a 2013 essay contest sponsored by

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, and was named "Most Beautiful Small Town".

2019 tornado

Approximately 15 minutes before midnight on May 22, 2019, a tornado emergency was issued for the Jefferson City area. Minutes later, a destructive EF-3 tornado caused extensive damage on the southwest side of the city. At least 20 people were injured, but none were killed due to this tornado.

Geography

According to the

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

Climate

Jefferson City has a

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(''Dfa'') with hot, rainy summers and cold winters. The city borders on having a

humid subtropical climate A humid subtropical climate is a zone of climate characterized by hot and humid summers, and cool to mild winters. These climates normally lie on the southeast side of all continents (except Antarctica), generally between latitudes 25° and 40° ...

but falls just short due to January having a mean temperature of which is below the isothern.

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s are common in both the spring and summer. Light snow is common during the winter, although about half of wintertime precipitation falls as rain.

Demographics

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 43,079 people in 17,278 households, including 9,969 families, in the city. The population density was . There were 18,852 housing units at an average density of . The

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of the city was 78.0% White, 16.9% African American, 0.3% Native American, 1.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 2.6%. Of the 17,278 households 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.6% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 42.3% were non-families. 36.2% of households were one person and 11.5% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.89. The age distribution was 20.9% of residents under the age of 18, 10.3% between the ages of 18 and 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% 65 or older. The median age was 37.5 years. The gender makeup of the city was 51.2% male and 48.8% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 39,636 people in 15,794 households, including 9,207 families, in the city. The population density was 1,454.4 people per square mile (561.6/km). There were 16,987 housing units at an average density of 623.3 per square mile (240.7/km). The

of the city was 81.5% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.6% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. 1.6% of the population were

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or Latino of any race. Of the 15,794 households 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 41.7% were non-families. 36.1% of households were one person and 11.9% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.90. The age distribution was 20.9% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 32.1% from 25 to 44, 22.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males. The median household income was $39,628 and the median family income was $52,627. Males had a median income of $35,050 versus $25,521 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,268. About 7.3% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the

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, including 17.1% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Jefferson City's economy is driven by its residents, citizens of surrounding communities, and tourists.

Business

Jefferson City's economy is based on the government, health care, manufacturing, retail, education, and tourism industries. In 2016, Jefferson City's gross metropolitan product was $7.366 billion and Missouri's real total gross domestic product was $260.309 billion, making Jefferson City's economy 2.829% of the total gross state product of Missouri. Central Bancompany, Hawthorn Bancshares, Capital Region Medical Center, and Arris Pizza all have their headquarters in Jefferson City. Jefferson City is also known for Central Dairy, whose products are shipped statewide.

Tourism

Tourists are drawn to the Missouri State Capitol, St. Peter Church (adjacent to the capitol),

Missouri Governor's Mansion The Missouri Governor's Mansion is a historic U.S. residence in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is located at 100 Madison Street. On May 21, 1969, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is located in the Missouri State C ...

, and Missouri State Museum. Lincoln University, ranked by '' U.S. News & World Report'' in 2007 as a top educational institution for international students, also helps draw students and tourists from other states and countries.

Government

State government

Missouri Department of Revenue building in Jefferson City, MO

The State Capitol is located in Jefferson City. In addition, state agencies are headquartered in Jefferson City. The Missouri State Archives is located in Jefferson City. The

Missouri Department of Corrections The Missouri Department of Corrections is the state law enforcement agency that operates state prisons in the U.S. state of Missouri. It has its headquarters in Missouri's capital of Jefferson City. The Missouri Department of Corrections has 21 ...

(MDOC) operates the

Jefferson City Correctional Center The Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC) is a maximum security prison in Jefferson City, Missouri operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. It houses up to 1996 inmates, with a staff of 660. It is located at Jefferson City Correct ...

(JCCC) and the

Algoa Correctional Center Algoa Correctional Center (ACC) is a minimum security prison in Jefferson City, Missouri operated by the Missouri Department of Corrections. It houses approximately 1600 inmates, with a staff of approximately 470. It is located at 8501 No More Vi ...

(ACC) in Jefferson City.

. May 7, 2006. Retrieved on September 18, 2010. JCCC replaced the

on September 15, 2004, which until its closure was the oldest operating penal facility west of the

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. It served as the State of Missouri's primary maximum security institution,Lombardi, George, Richard D. Sluder, and Donald Wallace.
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." Missouri Department of Corrections. 8. Retrieved on September 18, 2010. and it housed male

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prisoners until April 1989, when they were moved to the

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Federal government

The

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operates several postal facilities. The Jefferson City Main Post Office building previously shared occupancy with the U.S. District Court from its dedication in November 1934 until September 27, 2011 when it moved into the Christopher S. Bond Court House. The 118,000-square-foot

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is named for the former Governor and United States Senator from Missouri. The courthouse, which is occupied by the Central Division of the

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and under the appellate jurisdiction of the

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, was designed to achieve the

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rating. Sustainable design features include reducing water use by 44 percent, using 13 percent recycled content, diverting 80 percent of construction waste materials from landfills, and it is 36 percent more efficient than current energy standards.

Education

Schools

Jefferson City Public School District Jefferson City School District is a school district based in Jefferson City, Missouri (USA). Location The district covers northern portions of Cole County as well as southern portions of Callaway County. Schools High schools *Jefferson City Hig ...

currently operates

Jefferson City High School Jefferson City High School (JCHS) is a public secondary school in Jefferson City, Missouri. It is one of the five public high schools in Cole County, Missouri, Cole County and is one of two in Jefferson City. History The Jefferson City Public Sc ...

and Capital City High School, two middle schools, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and Lewis and Clark Middle School, and eleven elementary schools. In addition to public education, there are also five private elementary schools and three private high schools, including Helias High School and Calvary Lutheran High School in the city.

Colleges and universities

Lincoln University is a public

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with open enrollment and certificate, associate, bachelor, and graduate programs. Columbia College,

William Woods University William Woods University is a private university in Fulton, Missouri. Founded in 1870, the university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Expanding its mission to address the need for graduate and adult-oriented programs, the insti ...

, Metro Business College, and Merrell University also have campuses in the city with varying degree levels and options.

Public library

Jefferson City has a public library, the Missouri River Regional Library.

Media

Print

The major daily English-language newspaper in the area is the ''

Jefferson City News Tribune The ''Jefferson City News Tribune'', also known as the ''News Tribune'', is an American daily newspaper published in Jefferson City, Missouri Jefferson City, informally Jeff City, is the capital of Missouri, United States. It had a population ...

''. Several monthly magazines cover Jefferson City and/or the surrounding areas: ''Jefferson City Magazine'', ''Her Magazine'', ''Capital Lifestyles'', and ''Professional Day''.

Television

Jefferson City, along with Columbia, is part of the

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KRCG KRCG (channel 13) is a television station licensed to Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Columbia–Jefferson City market. Owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, the station maintains studios and transm ...

, the region's

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affiliate, and

KNLJ KFDR (channel 25) is a religious television station licensed to Jefferson City, Missouri, United States, serving the Columbia–Jefferson City market as an owned-and-operated station of the Christian Television Network (CTN). The station's t ...

, a station owned by the

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(CTN), are both licensed to the city.

Radio

The following is a list of

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s that broadcast from and/or are

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to Jefferson City, Missouri.

Infrastructure

Transportation

Highways

Federal highways are U.S. Routes 50, 54, and 63. Missouri Routes 179 and 94 also run through the city. Jefferson City is one of the four state capitals that is not served by an

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;

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passes by the city to the north in Columbia.

Airports

The city is served by

Columbia Regional Airport Columbia Regional Airport is a commercial passenger airport serving Columbia, Missouri. Located about 12 miles (19 km) southeast of Columbia in Boone County, Missouri, it is the only commercial airport in Mid-Missouri and also serves the s ...

and nearby

Jefferson City Memorial Airport Jefferson City Memorial Airport is two miles (3 km) northeast of Jefferson City, in Callaway County, Missouri. It is owned by the City of Jefferson City. Ozark DC-3s and M404s stopped there from 1954 until Columbia Regional Airport open ...

Public transportation

=Local transit

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, the city operated public transit system, provides year-round bus service during traditional weekday business hours, but is currently considering the extension of service hours to include evenings and weekends.

=Intercity transit

= The

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, located in the former Union Hotel at

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, is one of the ''

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'' train stops between

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and

, provided by

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, the sole intercity passenger railroad service in the United States. A

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bus stop near the Eastland Drive

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also provides intercity transit.

, which is located in the Jefferson City limits of

Callaway County, Missouri Callaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 United States Census, the county's population was 44,283. Its county seat is Fulton. With a border formed by the Missouri River, the county was organized November ...

, serves

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but has no scheduled commercial airline service.

Healthcare

Jefferson City is home to

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St. Mary's Hospital which has 154 beds.

Notable people

Sister city

Jefferson City is the sister city to the German city of

Münchberg Münchberg is a small town in Upper Franconia (Bavaria), Germany. It is sometimes referred to as the ''Textile Town of Bavaria''. Its sister city is Jefferson City, Missouri, United States. Geography The town districts History The first set ...

. Around 200 years ago, people from Münchberg created a neighborhood south of downtown Jefferson City. That's why the south of Jefferson City is called "Old Munichburg". The two city councils decided on a relationship between the two cities.

References

External links

City of Jefferson government websiteJefferson City Convention and Visitor's Bureau
* Historic maps of Jefferson City in th
Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection
at the

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