Desloge, Missouri facts for kids
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Desloge, Missouri
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Desloge, Missouri, May 2019
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Location of Desloge, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Francois |
| Incorporated | 1941 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| • Land | 2.92 sq mi (7.56 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
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| • Total | 4,823 |
| • Density | 1,652.84/sq mi (638.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63601
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-19216 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394526 |
Desloge (say "də-LOHZH") is a city in St. Francois County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2010, about 5,054 people lived there.
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History of Desloge
The city of Desloge was started by Firmin V. Desloge II. His father, Firmin René Desloge, came from France and settled in Potosi. The Desloge family became known for their work in mining.
Firmin V. Desloge II learned about mining from his father. He bought many land claims in the areas that are now Desloge and Bonne Terre. He built a plant to process lead ore near Bonne Terre. When that plant burned down in 1883, he looked at his other properties.
He then brought together several local mining companies. This new company was called the Desloge Consolidated Lead Company. In 1887, land was cleared, and homes for company workers were built. This area was called "Desloge Town."
A new mine shaft was dug, and a processing plant was built. It started working in 1892. Desloge, Missouri, and the nearby Southeast Missouri Lead Mining District became very important for lead mining in the US. In 1929, the Desloge family sold their mining company.
Firmin Desloge II passed away in 1930. He left land from the original mining operations to his family. This land had old hand-dug pits and wagon tracks. His family later gave this land to the city for a park. Today, it is called Firmin Desloge Park. It is dedicated to the mining families who worked in the area.
The city of Desloge officially became a city on March 7, 1941. D.E. Brown was its first mayor. In 2012, some of Firmin Desloge II's great-great-grandsons visited the city. They helped dedicate a special bronze medallion given by Steven Rockwell Desloge.
City Services and Fun Places
Desloge has many services and places for its residents.
Parks and Recreation
Desloge City Park is in the middle of town. It has a large swimming pool, tennis courts, and picnic areas. You can also find barbecue pits, an outdoor stage, and a path for walking or jogging. There is also playground equipment for kids.
Brightwell Park has three baseball fields. These fields are used for different age groups, from young kids to older teens.
Community Services
- Police Department: The Desloge Police Department has 10 employees. They work to keep the city safe. Emergency calls go to the St. Francois County Joint Communications Center.
- Volunteer Fire Department: The Desloge Volunteer Fire Department helps put out fires. They have a pumper truck from the year 2000.
- Public Works Department: This department takes care of many things. They manage the city's water system, streets, and alleys. They also handle trash removal, recycling, and general city upkeep.
Free weekly trash pickup is no longer offered to Desloge residents. They now pay for this service. The city also has a recycling program that people can choose to join.
Education in Desloge
The North County R-1 School District serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Mineral Area College is a two-year college. It was the first college in Missouri to offer a "2+2 program." This program lets students earn a four-year degree through Central Methodist University.
The Unitec Career Center offers training for different jobs and industries.
Desloge also has its own library, the Desloge Public Library. It is a great place to borrow books and learn new things.
Geography of Desloge
Desloge is located at 37°52′22″N 90°31′14″W / 37.872781°N 90.520484°W. The city covers a total area of about 2.90 square miles (7.51 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population of Desloge
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 1,957 | — | |
| 1960 | 2,308 | 17.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,818 | 22.1% | |
| 1980 | 3,481 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 4,150 | 19.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,802 | 15.7% | |
| 2010 | 5,054 | 5.2% | |
| 2020 | 4,823 | −4.6% | |
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In 2010, Desloge had 5,054 people living in the city. There were 2,092 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of the people living in Desloge were White. About 24% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age in the city was about 37.4 years.
See also
In Spanish: Desloge (Misuri) para niños
