Brashear, Missouri facts for kids
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Brashear, Missouri
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Location within Adair County (left) and Missouri (right)
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Adair |
| Township | Salt River |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Land | 0.35 sq mi (0.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 873 ft (266 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 235 |
| • Density | 671.43/sq mi (259.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63533
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-08002 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393401 |
Brashear is a small city in Adair County, Missouri, United States. It is located within Salt River Township. In 2020, about 235 people lived there.
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Discovering Brashear's Past
The town of Brashear was officially started in 1872. It was named after Richard Matson Brashear. He was a well-known farmer and businessman in the area. His father, William Gowan Brashear, was one of the first white settlers in this region around 1842.
Before Brashear: Paulville
Before Brashear, there was a small village called Paulville. It was also known as Paultown. This village was about a mile north of where Brashear is now. Walker Paul started Paulville around 1855. It was an important place for trading goods from nearby farms. Paulville also had a grist mill, which was a place to grind grain into flour.
During the American Civil War, the grist mill was burned down. This was done to stop Confederate soldiers from getting supplies.
The Railroad Arrives
In 1872, the Quincy, Missouri & Pacific Railroad was built. A train station was planned for the new town of Brashear. This caused many people and businesses from Paulville to move south to Brashear.
Through the late 1800s and early 1900s, Brashear's business area changed a lot. Events like the Great Depression and people moving more easily after World War II also brought changes. In 1950, Brashear had only 152 people. Since then, its population has slowly grown. Today, some businesses remain, but most residents travel to nearby Kirksville or Edina for shopping and jobs.
Where is Brashear Located?
Brashear is found on Missouri Route 6. It is about 3.5 miles west of Hurdland. It is also 13 miles east-southeast of Kirksville. The town is near Hog Branch, which is a small stream. This stream is about a mile east of the North Fork of the Salt River.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Brashear covers about 0.35 square miles (0.91 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There is no water within the city limits.
People of Brashear
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 164 | — | |
| 1890 | 316 | 92.7% | |
| 1900 | 401 | 26.9% | |
| 1910 | 458 | 14.2% | |
| 1920 | 339 | −26.0% | |
| 1930 | 438 | 29.2% | |
| 1940 | 345 | −21.2% | |
| 1950 | 319 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 309 | −3.1% | |
| 1970 | 316 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 332 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 318 | −4.2% | |
| 2000 | 280 | −11.9% | |
| 2010 | 273 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 235 | −13.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Brashear is part of the Kirksville Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it is connected to the larger Kirksville area for economic and social reasons.
Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 273 people living in Brashear. There were 120 households and 71 families. The city had about 780 people per square mile. There were 133 homes in total.
Most people in Brashear were White (95.6%). A small number were Native American (0.4%) or Asian (0.7%). About 3.3% of residents were from two or more races.
Households and Families
Out of 120 households, 36.7% had children under 18 living with them. About 38.3% were married couples. Some households had a female head (14.2%) or a male head (6.7%) without a spouse. About 40.8% were not families.
Many households (35.8%) had only one person living there. About 15.9% had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.28 people. The average family had 2.94 people.
The average age in Brashear was 37.5 years. About 26.4% of residents were under 18. About 9.2% were between 18 and 24. About 20.5% were between 25 and 44. About 32.4% were between 45 and 64. Finally, 11.7% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (52.0%) than males (48.0%).
Education in Brashear
Like many small towns, the Adair County R-2 school is a big part of community life. The first school building in Brashear was built in 1857. By 1917, students could get three years of high school credit. By 1922, Brashear had a full four-year high school program.
School History and Sports
In 1925, the first Brashear High School building burned down. However, it was quickly rebuilt. By January 1965, all the smaller rural schools nearby had joined to form the current R-2 District.
A famous tradition in northern Missouri started here: the annual Brashear Basketball Tournament. Organized school basketball began in Brashear in 1918. The first tournament was held in 1927. This tournament has continued through many years and is one of the oldest in Missouri.
The Brashear Lady Tigers basketball team won two state championships in a row. They won the Missouri Class 1A state basketball titles in 2003 and 2004. On June 3, 2010, the Brashear Tigers baseball team played in the Missouri Class 1A baseball championship game. They finished in second place. Brashear is also a founding member of the Tri-County Conference for sports, academics, and music.
See also
In Spanish: Brashear (Misuri) para niños
