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Broseley, Missouri
Census-Designated Place
Country United States
State Missouri
County Butler
Area
 • Total 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Land 0.52 sq mi (1.34 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
318 ft (97 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 163
 • Density 314.67/sq mi (121.46/km2)
FIPS code 29-08812
GNIS feature ID 2806385

Broseley is a small community in the eastern part of Butler County, Missouri, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.

You can find Broseley along Missouri Route 51. It is about ten miles southeast of a larger town called Poplar Bluff. Two other small places, Nyssa and Batesville, are also nearby.

About Broseley

How Broseley Started

Broseley was founded in 1915. A person named William N. Barron started the community. He named it after his wife's hometown. Her hometown was also called Broseley, and it's located in England.

Schools in Broseley

The Twin Rivers R-X School District serves the Broseley community. This school district operates Twin Rivers High School right here in Broseley.

People in Broseley

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 163
U.S. Decennial Census

According to the 2020 Census, 163 people lived in Broseley. This number helps us understand the size of the community.

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