Gordonville, Missouri facts for kids
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Gordonville, Missouri
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Village
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Mayor Jason Crombie
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Location of Gordonville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cape Girardeau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Land | 0.78 sq mi (2.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 404 ft (123 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 625 |
| • Density | 801.28/sq mi (309.26/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
63701, 63752
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-27928 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398180 |
Gordonville is a small village located in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 625 people lived there. It's part of the larger area that includes the cities of Cape Girardeau and Jackson.
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What's in a Name?
Gordonville got its name from a man named Sam Gordon. He built a watermill in the area, which was later where the Gordonville Milling Company worked.
A Look at Gordonville's History
The land where Gordonville now stands was first owned by Sam Gordon and his father. They had moved there from Indiana. Sam Gordon opened the very first store in the town around 1857 or 1858. After that, the area became known as Gordonville.
The first church in the town was started by Methodist missionaries in 1848. It was built on the farm of Louis Siemers. Soon after, the Liberty School house was also built. Two mills, Hubble Mill and Gordonville Roller Mills, were set up along Hubble Creek.
In the 1850s, many German immigrants came to the area. They started farms around Gordonville. To serve the German community, a German Methodist church and a German Lutheran church were also built just south of the village.
In 2020, a person named Jason M Crombie was chosen to be the mayor of Gordonville. He was voted in by almost everyone, with 99 votes for him and only 1 against. In 2023, Mayor Crombie asked the village leaders to change the town's name to "Ville De Gordon," but they voted against it.
Where is Gordonville?
Gordonville is located along a stream called Hubble Creek. Its exact location is 37°18′44″N 89°40′27″W / 37.31222°N 89.67417°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers an area of about 0.78 square miles (2.02 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 81 | — | |
| 1890 | 95 | 17.3% | |
| 1900 | 125 | 31.6% | |
| 1910 | 170 | 36.0% | |
| 1920 | 150 | −11.8% | |
| 1930 | 129 | −14.0% | |
| 1940 | 154 | 19.4% | |
| 1950 | 130 | −15.6% | |
| 1960 | 92 | −29.2% | |
| 1970 | 125 | 35.9% | |
| 1980 | 267 | 113.6% | |
| 1990 | 345 | 29.2% | |
| 2000 | 425 | 23.2% | |
| 2010 | 391 | −8.0% | |
| 2020 | 625 | 59.8% | |
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In 2010, there were 391 people living in Gordonville. Most of the people were White, and a very small number were Black or of other races. About half of the residents were male and half were female. The average age of people living in the village was about 46.5 years old.
Schools in Gordonville
Students in Gordonville attend schools in the Jackson R-2 School District. This district also includes Jackson High School.
Famous People from Gordonville
Some notable people who have connections to Gordonville include:
- Henry F. Gerecke: A Lutheran minister who served as a chaplain in the United States Army.
- Fred Henry McGuire: A sailor in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor, a very brave award.
See also
In Spanish: Gordonville (Misuri) para niños
