Burlington Junction, Missouri facts for kids
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Burlington Junction, Missouri
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Location of Burlington Junction, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Township | Nodaway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Land | 1.00 sq mi (2.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 521 |
| • Density | 521.00/sq mi (201.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64428
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-09838 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393470 |
Burlington Junction is a city in northwestern Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 521 people lived there. It is the second largest city in the county by population.
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History of Burlington Junction
Burlington Junction was started in 1879. It got its name from a Burlington railroad junction. A railroad junction is where train tracks meet or cross. A post office has been open in Burlington Junction since 1879.
The Possum Walk Hotel is a historic building in the city. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. This list includes important places that are worth saving for the future.
Geography and Location
Burlington Junction covers about 1 square mile (2.59 square kilometers) of land. It is located in the northwest part of Nodaway County.
The city is about 4.5 miles southwest of Clearmont. It is also 12 miles northwest of Maryville. US Highway 136 and Missouri Route 113 meet in Burlington Junction.
Population and People
The city's population has changed over the years. Here is how many people have lived in Burlington Junction during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 657 | — | |
| 1890 | 707 | 7.6% | |
| 1900 | 759 | 7.4% | |
| 1910 | 942 | 24.1% | |
| 1920 | 970 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 813 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 838 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 746 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 650 | −12.9% | |
| 1970 | 634 | −2.5% | |
| 1980 | 657 | 3.6% | |
| 1990 | 634 | −3.5% | |
| 2000 | 632 | −0.3% | |
| 2010 | 537 | −15.0% | |
| 2020 | 521 | −3.0% | |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 537 people living in Burlington Junction. There were 228 households, which are groups of people living in the same home. About 33% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 37.5 years old.
Education
Students in Burlington Junction go to schools in the West Nodaway R-I School District.
Famous People from Burlington Junction
- William M. Grace, a person who built many buildings.
- Bob Hendren, an American football player for the Washington Redskins.
- Bill Tobin, a former professional football player.
- Vince Tobin, a football coach and former college football player.
