Dawn, Missouri facts for kids
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Dawn, Missouri
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 Dawn, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Dawn, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Livingston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 100 |
| • Density | 76.45/sq mi (29.51/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64638
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-18496 |
| GNIS feature ID | 716744 |
Dawn is a small place in Livingston County, Missouri, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people.
In 2020, about 100 people lived in Dawn. The community was officially mapped out, or platted, in 1853. Before that, a post office had already opened there in 1852.
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Where is Dawn Located?
Dawn is found in the southwestern part of Livingston County. It is located along Missouri Supplemental Route C. This road helps connect Dawn to other areas.
Distance to Chillicothe
Dawn is about 13 miles (21 kilometers) southwest of Chillicothe. Chillicothe is the main city in Livingston County. It is where the county government offices are located.
Land and Water Around Dawn
The U.S. Census Bureau says Dawn covers about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the community's boundaries.
Dawn is built on high ground. It sits on the east side of a stream called Shoal Creek. This creek flows northeast and eventually joins the Grand River. The Grand River then flows into the Missouri River. This means any rain that falls in Dawn eventually makes its way to the Missouri River.
Who Lives in Dawn?
The number of people living in Dawn is counted every ten years. This count is called the U.S. Decennial Census.
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| 2020 | 100 | — | |
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Population Over Time
- In 2020, the population of Dawn was 100 people.
See also
In Spanish: Dawn (Misuri) para niños
