Cuba, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cuba
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| City of Cuba | |
| Nickname(s):
Route 66 Mural City
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| Motto(s):
Where History Meets Art
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Location of Cuba, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Crawford |
| Founded | 1857 |
| Named for | The island of Cuba |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Land | 3.19 sq mi (8.27 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 3,181 |
| • Density | 996.24/sq mi (384.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65453
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-17668 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393690 |
| Website | https://cityofcubamo.com/ |
Cuba is a city in Crawford County, Missouri, United States. It's a fun place to visit! In 2010, about 3,356 people lived there. Cuba is the biggest city that is completely inside Crawford County.
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History of Cuba
Cuba was planned out in 1857. This happened when people knew a railroad would be built there. The city was named after the island of Cuba.
Famous Visitors and Murals
President Harry S. Truman visited Cuba a long time ago. He was touring along U.S. Route 66. He looked at the land that later became Indian Hills Lake. This lake was first called "Indian Head Lake." This was because an old Native American artifact was found during digging.
Two other famous people, Bette Davis and Amelia Earhart, also visited Cuba. Their visits are remembered with special murals. These murals are part of the Viva Cuba Mural Project.
Route 66 Mural City
The state of Missouri officially called Cuba the "Route 66 Mural City." This was to honor the Viva Cuba's Outdoor Mural Project. A group that helps make the city beautiful worked with a Canadian artist named Michelle Loughery. She helped create the idea for the murals. The group then asked artists to paint twelve large murals along the old Route 66 road. Today, a big highway called Interstate 44 also goes through Cuba.
Cuba was also the first place in Missouri to start the Adopt a Highway program. This program helps keep roads clean.
Historic Buildings
Several old buildings in Cuba are very important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Cuba City Jail, the Cuba High School Annex, and the Wagon Wheel Motel, Cafe and Station. These places help tell the story of Cuba's past.
Where is Cuba?
Cuba is located in Missouri. It is on Missouri Route 19. This is about seven miles northeast of another town called Steelville. The big highway I-44 goes along the north side of Cuba.
The city covers about 3.20 square miles of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
How Many People Live in Cuba?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 374 | — | |
| 1890 | 497 | 32.9% | |
| 1900 | 552 | 11.1% | |
| 1910 | 619 | 12.1% | |
| 1920 | 704 | 13.7% | |
| 1930 | 814 | 15.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,033 | 26.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,301 | 25.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,672 | 28.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,070 | 23.8% | |
| 1980 | 2,120 | 2.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,537 | 19.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,230 | 27.3% | |
| 2010 | 3,356 | 3.9% | |
| 2020 | 3,181 | −5.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Population in 2010
In 2010, about 3,356 people lived in Cuba. There were 1,385 homes. The city had about 1,048 people per square mile.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Cuba was about 35.5 years old. About 26% of the people were under 18. Also, about 16.6% were 65 years old or older.
Fun Things to See and Do
Wagon Wheel Motel
The Wagon Wheel Motel is a very old and famous place. It has been on Route 66 since the 1930s. The small guest cabins and the old cafe building have been fixed up.
Museum and Memorial
Cuba also has the Crawford County History Museum. This museum teaches about the area's past. In front of the museum, there is a Veterans Memorial. It has almost 1000 names of people who served in the military.
World's Largest Rocking Chair
Just a few miles west of Cuba, you can find the World's Largest Rocking Chair. It used to be the biggest! This chair is 42 feet tall. Many people traveling on Route 66 stop to take pictures with it. It is next to the Fanning 66 Outpost, which is now open again.
Schools in Cuba
Public Schools
The Crawford County R-II school district serves students in Cuba. In 2000, there were 1,426 students in total. The high school had 451 students, the middle school had 454, and the elementary school had 521. The schools have been updated and a new high school was built. The school district has a high rating for its education.
Private School
There is also a private school called Holy Cross Catholic School. It teaches students from preschool up to 8th grade. In 2000, it had 54 students.
Public Library
Cuba has a public library. It is part of the Crawford County Library District. Libraries are great places to read and learn!
Famous People From Cuba
- Jake Collier - A former professional fighter in the UFC.
- Jason Crow - A photojournalist who has won awards like the Edward R. Murrow Award and an Emmy.
See also
In Spanish: Cuba (Misuri) para niños
