Crosstown, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crosstown, Missouri
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Crosstown, Missouri, roadsign
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Location of Perry County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Salem |
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63775
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-17560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 716539 |
Crosstown is a small, quiet community located in Salem Township in Perry County, Missouri, United States. It's not an official city or town, but rather an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city does. It's situated close to the mighty Mississippi River.
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The History of Crosstown
Crosstown started as a farming community around the 1840s. For many years, it didn't have a specific name. The community finally got its name when a post office was opened in 1886. People say it was named "Crosstown" because it was located at a crossroads. The post office served the community until 1954.
The 2006 Tornado Event
Crosstown is most well-known for a powerful tornado that hit on September 22, 2006. This tornado was an F4, which means it was extremely strong and caused a lot of damage. Even though the tornado caused widespread destruction, amazingly, no one was killed.
Impact of the 2006 Tornado
The F4 tornado that struck Crosstown on September 22, 2006, caused significant damage to many buildings. Homes and churches were severely impacted. Despite the widespread destruction, the community worked together to rebuild.
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Tornado 2006 damage
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Tornado destruction
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Tornado destruction
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Zion Lutheran rebuilt following 2006 tornado
Community Life in Crosstown
Crosstown is home to three churches, which are important centers for the community.
St. James Catholic Church
St. James Catholic Church was founded in 1890. This church was incredibly lucky during the 2006 tornado. While many buildings were destroyed, St. James Catholic Church only had its stained glass windows broken, with no major structural damage.
Bethlehem Baptist Church
The Baptist church in Crosstown is Bethlehem Baptist Church. Unfortunately, this church was almost completely destroyed by the 2006 tornado, with only its foundation remaining. However, the church members decided to rebuild right on the same spot. Their new church building was finished and dedicated in 2007.
Zion Lutheran Church
The Lutheran church in the community is Zion Lutheran Church of Crosstown. The tornado caused significant damage to this church, tearing off its roof and breaking all its windows. Like Bethlehem Baptist, this church also underwent rebuilding efforts.
Crosstown Photo Gallery
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Old Earl Farrar General Store
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St. James Roman Catholic Church
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Zion Lutheran Church
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Bethlehem Baptist Church
