Cabool, Missouri facts for kids
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Cabool, Missouri
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Main Street
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| Nickname(s):
"Kabul"
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| Motto(s):
"The Gateway to the Ozarks"
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Texas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.96 sq mi (10.26 km2) |
| • Land | 3.90 sq mi (10.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,946 |
| • Density | 498.97/sq mi (192.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65689
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-10288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393489 |
Cabool is a city located in Texas County, Missouri, United States. It's a smaller city with a population of 1,946 people, according to the 2020 census. It's known as "The Gateway to the Ozarks."
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Where Did the Name Cabool Come From?
The name "Cabool" has an interesting story! It was chosen in 1882. The city was named after Kabul, the capital city of Afghanistan. An older English spelling of Kabul was used.
This naming happened right after the British Army left Kabul in 1881. A local story says that a railroad engineer worked in both Afghanistan and Missouri. He thought this part of southern Texas County looked a lot like the area around Kabul, Afghanistan. Before it was called Cabool, the community was known as Cedar Bluff. Cabool, Missouri, is the only place with this name in the entire United States.
There's also an old legend about how Cabool got its name. This story says it was named after a Native American chief called "Chief Kabul" (pronounced Kay-Bull). The legend tells of Chief Kabul and his sweetheart. Their parents didn't approve of their relationship. So, they jumped together into a special "onyx pool" from Cedar Bluff. This sad story was even part of a poem in 1903. The yearbook at Cabool R-IV Schools is still called "Kabul" because of this legend.
Where is Cabool Located?
Cabool is found in the Ozarks region of southern Missouri. It's in the southern part of Texas County. The city is located where two important roads meet: US Routes 60 and 63. Missouri Route 181 also passes through.
Nearby towns include Mountain Grove, which is about eight miles west. Houston is about fifteen miles northeast. Willow Springs is about fifteen miles southeast, in Howell County.
The city covers a total area of about 3.90 square miles (10.10 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Cabool?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 359 | — | |
| 1900 | 471 | 31.2% | |
| 1910 | 789 | 67.5% | |
| 1920 | 905 | 14.7% | |
| 1930 | 908 | 0.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,069 | 17.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,245 | 16.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,284 | 3.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,848 | 43.9% | |
| 1980 | 2,090 | 13.1% | |
| 1990 | 2,006 | −4.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,168 | 8.1% | |
| 2010 | 2,147 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,946 | −9.4% | |
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The population of Cabool has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 359 people. By 2020, the population was 1,946.
In 2000, Cabool was the biggest city in Texas County. Texas County is the largest county in Missouri by land area. The local school district's sports teams are called the "Bulldogs." Cabool High School has old buildings made of native rock. Some of these buildings were built in 1932. At least one building was part of a federal program called the Works Projects Administration (WPA). This program helped people find jobs during the Great Depression.
Cabool's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 2,146 people living in Cabool. There were 918 households, which are groups of people living together. About 31.3% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples, while others were single parents or individuals living alone. The average age of people in the city was about 39.6 years old.
Education in Cabool
The Cabool R-IV School District runs the schools in the city. This includes one elementary school, one middle school, and Cabool High School.
Cabool also has a public library. It is a part of the Texas County Library system. Libraries are great places to read books, do homework, and learn new things!
Famous Person from Cabool
Willard Edwin "Fred" House (1890–1923) was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers team in 1913.
See also
In Spanish: Cabool (Misuri) para niños
