Campbell, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Campbell, Missouri
City
Campbell Visitors Center
Motto(s):  Peach Capital of Missouri
Location of Campbell, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Dunklin
Area
• Total	1.40 sq mi (3.64 km2)
• Land	1.40 sq mi (3.64 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	315 ft (96 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,605
• Density	1,143.16/sq mi (441.24/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	63933
Area code(s)	573
FIPS code	29-10864
GNIS feature ID	2393725

Campbell is a small city in the northern part of Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. It is known as the "Peach Capital of Missouri." In 2020, about 1,605 people lived there.

History of Campbell

Campbell was first settled in 1844 and was called Four Mile. The town was officially planned out, or platted, in 1886. It was renamed Campbell after Alexander Campbell, who was a local judge. A post office was set up in 1855 under the name Four Mile. This name was changed to Campbell in 1882.

Geography of Campbell

Campbell is located in the northwestern part of the Missouri Bootheel. This area is shaped like the heel of a boot. The city sits where two main roads meet: US Route 62 and Missouri Route 53.

Nearby towns include:

• Malden, about seven miles northeast.
• St. Francis, Arkansas, about 4.5 miles southwest, located on the St. Francis River.
• Kennett, about 17 miles south.

The city covers a total area of about 1.40 square miles (3.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population and People

Campbell has seen its population change over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there:

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, there were 1,992 people living in Campbell. There were 799 households, and 495 of these were families. The city had about 1,423 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Campbell were White (97.84%). About 2.11% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

The average age of people in Campbell was about 39.8 years old.

• About 24.8% of residents were under 18.
• About 19.4% were 65 years or older.

There were slightly more females (53.5%) than males (46.5%) in the city.

Education in Campbell

The Campbell R-2 School District serves the city. It includes one elementary school and Campbell High School. Campbell also has a public library, which is part of the Dunklin County Library system.

Fun Events and Culture

Campbell is a lively city with many events for its residents and visitors. These events include:

• Easter egg hunts.
• Fireworks displays for the 4th of July.
• Citywide yard sales.
• Auto shows and craft fairs.
• Dances for senior citizens.
• Annual reunions for Campbell High School graduates.

The Missouri Peach Fair

One of the biggest events is the annual Missouri Peach Fair. It started in 1944 as the Peach Festival. The local American Legion, peach farmers, and business owners created it. It was originally a one-day event with a picnic and prizes for the best peaches. In 2011, it grew into the official Missouri Peach Fair. Now, it's a seven-day celebration of the peach harvest. The fair features:

• Carnival rides and arcade games.
• Food stands.
• Pageant contests.
• Raffle drawings.

Famous People from Campbell

Some notable people have come from Campbell:

• Carl Edward Bailey: He was the Attorney General of Arkansas from 1934 and later served as the Governor of Arkansas from 1937 to 1941.
• Jake Crawford: A professional baseball player.

See also

In Spanish: Campbell (Misuri) para niños