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Dexter, Missouri
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Visitor center and grain towers along the railroad tracks
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Location of Dexter, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Stoddard |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.34 sq mi (19.01 km2) |
| • Land | 7.21 sq mi (18.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 390 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,927 |
| • Density | 1,099.75/sq mi (424.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63841
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-19396 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394530 |
Dexter is a city located in Stoddard County, Missouri, United States. It was founded in 1873. In 2020, about 7,927 people lived there.
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History of Dexter
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Dexter was officially planned out in 1873. An early settler named Mr. Dex gave the town its name. He named it after his fast horse, Dexter.
The town grew quickly when the St. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern Railway arrived. A post office called Dexter City opened in 1873. Its name was changed to just Dexter in 1887.
The Dexter Gymnasium is an important building. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. This means it is a special place that should be protected.
On July 10, 2021, a strong tornado hit Dexter. It damaged at least 150 homes in the town.
Geography of Dexter
Dexter is about 19 miles (31 km) southwest of Sikeston. The city sits on a unique landform called Crowley's Ridge.
Dexter is also located where two important roads meet. These are U.S. Route 60 and Missouri Route 25.
The city covers a total area of about 6.65 square miles (17.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Dexter
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 489 | — | |
| 1890 | 792 | 62.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,862 | 135.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,322 | 24.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,635 | 13.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,714 | 3.0% | |
| 1940 | 3,108 | 14.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,624 | 48.8% | |
| 1960 | 5,519 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,024 | 9.2% | |
| 1980 | 7,043 | 16.9% | |
| 1990 | 7,559 | 7.3% | |
| 2000 | 7,356 | −2.7% | |
| 2010 | 7,864 | 6.9% | |
| 2020 | 7,927 | 0.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 7,865 people living in Dexter. These people lived in 3,359 homes. About 2,108 of these were family homes.
Most people in Dexter were White (97.1%). Smaller groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people. About 1.9% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 30.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average age of people in Dexter was about 40.5 years old. About 22.9% of residents were under 18. Also, 19.8% were 65 years or older.
Climate in Dexter
Dexter has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters. It gets rain throughout the year.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43 (6) |
50 (10) |
60 (16) |
71 (22) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
92 (33) |
90 (32) |
83 (28) |
73 (23) |
58 (14) |
47 (8) |
70 (21) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26 (−3) |
31 (−1) |
39 (4) |
48 (9) |
58 (14) |
66 (19) |
70 (21) |
68 (20) |
60 (16) |
49 (9) |
39 (4) |
30 (−1) |
49 (9) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.47 (88) |
3.64 (92) |
4.89 (124) |
4.27 (108) |
4.86 (123) |
4.21 (107) |
3.81 (97) |
3.22 (82) |
3.07 (78) |
3.08 (78) |
4.56 (116) |
4.83 (123) |
47.91 (1,217) |
Education in Dexter
The schools in Dexter are part of the Dexter R-XI School District. This district has two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
The town also has a public library. It is called the Keller Public Library Of Dexter.
Famous People from Dexter
- George K. Sisler – He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery.
- Clyde A. Vaughn – He was a high-ranking general in the United States Army.
- James P. Walker – He was a politician who served in the House of Representatives.
- Max West – A baseball player who is in the Pacific Coast League Hall of Fame.
- Orville Zimmerman – He was a U.S. Representative. He also used to be the principal of Dexter High School.
See also
In Spanish: Dexter (Misuri) para niños
