Doe Run, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Doe Run
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 Doe Run
Location in Missouri
Doe Run
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | St. Francois County |
| Founded | 1880 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.42 sq mi (6.26 km2) |
| • Land | 2.41 sq mi (6.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 737 |
| • Density | 305.81/sq mi (118.06/km2) |
| ZIP code |
63637
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-19684 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587064 |
Doe Run is a small community in St. Francois County, Missouri, in the United States. It's not an official city, but it's a recognized area where people live. You can find it on Routes 221 and B, about three miles southwest of a bigger town called Farmington.
Who Lives in Doe Run?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2020 | 737 | — | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
This section tells us about the people living in Doe Run. In 2020, about 737 people called Doe Run home. This number comes from the official U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
A Look Back at Doe Run's History
Doe Run started in 1880. It was first known as a town where people mined for lead. Mining means digging valuable minerals out of the ground. A post office opened in Doe Run in 1887, which helped people send and receive mail. The community got its name from a nearby stream called Doe Run Creek.
See Also
- In Spanish: Doe Run (Misuri) for kids
