Eugene, Missouri facts for kids
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Eugene, Missouri
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 Eugene, Missouri
Location in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cole |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.87 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 140 |
| • Density | 419.16/sq mi (161.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
65032
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-22798 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2790921 |
Eugene is a small place in the southwestern part of Cole County, Missouri, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. As of 2020, about 140 people live there. You can find Eugene about 10 miles east of Eldon, along Route 17, and about 3 miles south of U.S. Route 54.
About Eugene, Missouri
How Eugene Started
Eugene was founded in 1904. It was named after Eugene Simpson, who owned the land where the community was built. A post office has been open in Eugene since it began in 1904.
People and Schools
The latest count in 2020 showed that 140 people live in Eugene.
The Cole County R-V School District is located in Eugene. This school district teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. About 620 students attend schools in this district.
