Ash Grove, Missouri facts for kids
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Ash Grove, Missouri
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Location of Ash Grove, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Greene |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Land | 1.33 sq mi (3.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,512 |
| • Density | 1,138.55/sq mi (439.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65604
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-02188 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0713418 |
| Website | ashgrovemo.gov |
Ash Grove is a city located in Greene County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 1,512 people lived there. It is part of the larger Springfield Metropolitan Area.
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History of Ash Grove
Ash Grove was officially started, or "laid out," in 1853. The city got its name from a group of ash trees that grew near where the first town was built. Before the city was even laid out, a post office called Ash Grove opened in 1849.
Some important historical places in Ash Grove are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Berry Cemetery, the Nathan Boone House, and the Gilmore Barn. These sites help preserve the history of the area.
Geography of Ash Grove
Ash Grove is located at 37°18′56″N 93°35′2″W / 37.31556°N 93.58389°W. This means it's in the central part of the United States.
The city covers a total area of about 1.22 square miles (3.44 square kilometers), and all of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the city limits.
Ash Grove is located about twenty miles northwest of Springfield. Springfield is the third-largest city in Missouri.
Population of Ash Grove
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 500 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,350 | 170.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,039 | −23.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,075 | 3.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,000 | −7.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,107 | 10.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,101 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 970 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 886 | −8.7% | |
| 1970 | 934 | 5.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,157 | 23.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,128 | −2.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,430 | 26.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,472 | 2.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,512 | 2.7% | |
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The population of Ash Grove has changed over the years. According to the 2010 census, there were 1,472 people living in the city. By the 2020 census, the population had grown slightly to 1,512 people.
Famous People from Ash Grove
Ash Grove has been home to some interesting people:
- Joseph Yoakum was a talented African American landscape artist.
- Nathan Boone was a military officer and the youngest son of the famous American pioneer, Daniel Boone.
In May 2023, the Ash Grove High School Pirates baseball team had an amazing season. They won the Missouri state class 2 baseball tournament without losing a single game!
See also
In Spanish: Ash Grove (Misuri) para niños
