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Cole Camp, Missouri
Location of Cole Camp, Missouri
Location of Cole Camp, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Benton
Area
 • Total 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
 • Land 1.30 sq mi (3.37 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,053 ft (321 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,104
 • Density 847.93/sq mi (327.47/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65325
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-15436
GNIS feature ID 2393592

Cole Camp is a friendly small city in Benton County, Missouri, USA. In 2010, about 1,121 people lived there.

It's famous for its fun festivals. These include a Street Fair in September and a Maifest in May. There's also an Oktoberfest in October and a Christbaumfest in November. These events celebrate Cole Camp's strong German heritage.

Discovering Cole Camp's Past

Cole Camp was first planned in 1857. The town became a stop on the famous Butterfield Overland Mail route. This mail route delivered letters and goods across the country. It ran from 1858 to 1861. The route connected to St. Louis by the Pacific Railroad.

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This map shows the Butterfield Overland Mail Route from 1858-1861.

The first postmaster in Cole Camp was Ezekiel Williams, Sr. He started his job in 1839. The city was likely named after Captain Stephen Cole, a brave pioneer.

Cole Camp During the Civil War

Cole Camp was the site of an important battle during the American Civil War. On June 19, 1861, a local group called the Home Guard was attacked. They were fighting for the Union side. A force from the Missouri State Guard attacked them.

Sadly, the Home Guard lost the Battle of Cole Camp. About 35 of their men were either killed or hurt.

Historic Places to Visit

Two important places in Cole Camp are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Central Cole Camp Historic District and the Augustus Sander House. They help us remember the town's rich history.

Exploring Cole Camp's Location

Cole Camp is located in the northeast part of Benton County. You can find it along Missouri Route 52. It's about four miles west of US Route 65. The start of Cole Camp Creek is right next to the west side of the town.

The United States Census Bureau says that Cole Camp covers about 1.30 square miles (3.37 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Who Lives in Cole Camp?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1900 648
1910 910 40.4%
1920 889 −2.3%
1930 932 4.8%
1940 753 −19.2%
1950 813 8.0%
1960 853 4.9%
1970 1,038 21.7%
1980 1,022 −1.5%
1990 1,054 3.1%
2000 1,028 −2.5%
2010 1,121 9.0%
2020 1,104 −1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

Cole Camp's Population in 2010

In 2010, the census counted 1,121 people living in Cole Camp. There were 492 households and 286 families. The city had about 862 people per square mile. There were 560 homes, with about 431 homes per square mile.

Most people in Cole Camp were White (98.2%). A small number were Native American (0.1%) or Asian (0.3%). About 0.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

About 27% of households had children under 18. Many households (45.1%) were married couples. About 38% of all households were single people. Also, 26.2% of homes had someone 65 or older living alone.

The average age in Cole Camp was 47.3 years old. About 21.6% of residents were under 18. And 29.5% were 65 years or older.

Learning in Cole Camp

The Cole Camp R-1 School District runs the public schools. This includes one elementary school and one middle school. It also includes Cole Camp High School.

There are also private schools in the community. These include Cole Camp Methodist Pre-School and Trinity Lutheran Pre-School. Lutheran School Association is a K-8 school. Most of its students go on to Cole Camp High School.

In 2022, U.S. News and World Report ranked Cole Camp High School. It was the #195 best high school in Missouri. The high school had 222 students.

Cole Camp also has a public library. It is part of the Boonslick Regional Library system.

Famous People from Cole Camp

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