Conception, Missouri facts for kids
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Conception
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 Conception
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,063 ft (324 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 111 |
| • Density | 148.00/sq mi (57.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64433
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-15886 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587060 |
Conception is a small community in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data.
This community is located about 11 miles (18 km) southeast of Maryville. It is also very close to Conception Junction, which was once an important railway crossing. Conception is home to the famous Conception Abbey.
History of Conception
Conception was mainly settled by Irish Catholics. The community got its name from a Catholic belief called the Immaculate Conception. This belief is about how Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without sin.
A post office has been open in Conception since 1864. Over the years, Conception has often been mentioned on lists of places with unusual names.
People Living in Conception
Conception is a small community. Here's how many people have lived there over the years:
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| 2020 | 111 | — | |
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In 2020, the population of Conception was 111 people.
Learn More
You can learn more about Conception (Misuri) in Spanish here: Conception (Misuri) para niños
