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East Prairie, Missouri
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East Prairie
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Location in Mississippi County and the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Mississippi |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.25 sq mi (3.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,943 |
| • Density | 2,354.40/sq mi (909.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63845
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-21052 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394606 |
East Prairie is a city located in Mississippi County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,943 people. This was a small decrease from the 3,176 people living there in 2010.
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History of East Prairie
A post office first opened in the East Prairie area in 1872. The community got its name from a large, open grassy area called a prairie nearby. The city you see today was started in 1883. It was built as a stop along the St. Louis Southwestern Railway, which was also known as the "Cotton Belt" railway.
The city was first called "Hibbard." Later, the postmaster, S.P. Martin, moved the post office to this new town site. By 1900, the city's name had officially changed from "Hibbard" to "East Prairie."
Near East Prairie, there are important historical places. These include the Hess Archeological Site, Hoecake Village Archeological Site, and Mueller Archeological Site. Some of these sites have ancient burial mounds built by Native Americans. These sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of East Prairie
East Prairie is in the eastern part of a low-lying area. This area stretches from the Ozark Highlands to the Mississippi River. It covers a large part of what is known as the Missouri Bootheel.
Missouri Route 80 connects East Prairie to Interstate 55 and Matthews to the west. It also connects to rural areas near the Mississippi River to the east. Route 105 crosses Route 80 in East Prairie. This route connects the city to Charleston to the north. The small city of Anniston is just northeast of East Prairie.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, East Prairie covers a total area of about 1.25 square miles (3.24 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 298 | — | |
| 1900 | 388 | 30.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,243 | 220.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,124 | −9.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,385 | 23.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,469 | 78.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,033 | 22.8% | |
| 1960 | 3,449 | 13.7% | |
| 1970 | 3,275 | −5.0% | |
| 1980 | 3,713 | 13.4% | |
| 1990 | 3,416 | −8.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,227 | −5.5% | |
| 2010 | 3,176 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 2,943 | −7.3% | |
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2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 3,176 people living in East Prairie. These people lived in 1,294 households. About 846 of these households were families. The city had about 2,462 people per square mile. There were 1,398 housing units in total.
About 35.5% of the households had children under 18 years old living with them. About 39.3% were married couples. Around 19.9% of households had a female head with no husband present. About 6.2% had a male head with no wife present.
The average age of people in the city was 38.5 years. About 25.4% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 17.2% of residents were 65 years or older. The population was 45.9% male and 54.1% female.
Education in East Prairie
The East Prairie R-II School District manages the local schools. It includes one elementary school and one middle school. It also has East Prairie High School. The school district's mascot is an eagle. The current superintendent of the district is Dustin Hicks.
In 2023, the East Prairie R-II School District received a special award. They were one of five schools to get a $100,000 grant. This grant came from the Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence.
East Prairie also has a public library. It is a part of the Mississippi County Library District.
East Prairie in Movies
Parts of the 1962 movie The Intruder were filmed in East Prairie. This movie was directed by Roger Corman. It starred the famous actor William Shatner.
Notable People from East Prairie
- Orlin Collier: He was a baseball player who briefly pitched for the Detroit Tigers in 1931. He was born in East Prairie in 1907.
- Dan Smoot: He was a writer and speaker. He was born in East Prairie in 1913.
See also
In Spanish: East Prairie (Misuri) para niños
