Clarkton, Missouri facts for kids
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Clarkton, Missouri
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Location of Clarkton, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dunklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.13 sq mi (2.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,009 |
| • Density | 893.71/sq mi (344.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63837
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-14212 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393546 |
Clarkton is a small city located in Dunklin County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,009 people lived there. Clarkton is special because it is the oldest city in Dunklin County.
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History of Clarkton
Clarkton was first known by a different name, Beech. The town was officially planned and named Clarkton in 1876. Its current name comes from Henry E. Clark. He was a contractor who worked on a new road leading to the town.
A post office called Beech opened in 1855. Later, in 1870, its name was changed to Clarkton, just like the town.
Where is Clarkton?
Clarkton is found at 36°27′3″N 89°58′4″W / 36.45083°N 89.96778°W. It sits where two main roads meet: Missouri Route 25 and Missouri Route 162. This area is in the western part of Missouri known as the "Bootheel."
Nearby towns include Gideon to the east and Holcomb to the southwest. The city covers a total area of about 1.13 square miles (2.93 km2), and all of it is land.
People in Clarkton
The number of people living in Clarkton has changed over the years. Here's a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| 1880 | 314 | — | |
| 1910 | 682 | — | |
| 1920 | 689 | 1.0% | |
| 1930 | 493 | −28.4% | |
| 1940 | 733 | 48.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,004 | 37.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,049 | 4.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,177 | 12.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,228 | 4.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,113 | −9.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,330 | 19.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,288 | −3.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,009 | −21.7% | |
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Clarkton's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,288 people living in Clarkton. There were 495 homes, and 327 of these were families. The city had about 1,140 people per square mile.
About 30% of the people in Clarkton were under 18 years old. The average age of people living there was about 33 years old.
Education in Clarkton
The Clarkton C-4 School District runs the schools in the city. There is one elementary school and Clarkton High School.
Clarkton also has a public library. It is a part of the larger Dunklin County Library system.
Famous People from Clarkton
Some well-known people have connections to Clarkton:
- Leary Lentz - He was a basketball player for the Houston Mavericks. He was born in Clarkton.
- Gary Blaylock - He used to play MLB and was a pitching coach for the 1985 Kansas City Royals.
See also
In Spanish: Clarkton (Misuri) para niños
