Green City, Missouri facts for kids
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Green City, Missouri
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Location of Green City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.46 sq mi (3.78 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,056 ft (322 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 602 |
| • Density | 420.68/sq mi (162.43/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63545
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-29134 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394975 |
Green City is a small city located in northeast Sullivan County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 602 people lived there.
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Geography of Green City
Green City is found along Missouri Route 129. It is just north of Missouri Route 6. The city is also about ten miles northeast of Milan.
A stream called Yellow Creek flows a couple of miles to the west. The Union Ridge Conservation Area is also nearby. This area is located on Spring Creek.
The city covers an area of about 1.46 square miles (3.78 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
History of Green City
Green City started in April 1880. A farmer named Henry Pfeiffer asked Thomas J. Dockery to plan out the town. It was built on what used to be a cornfield.
The town was created because of the Quincy, Missouri & Pacific railway. This railway built tracks nearby in the early 1880s. A train station was built with money from local farmers.
In 1881, C. B. Comstock built a store and a warehouse. Around the same time, S.H. Davis moved a small building from Kiddville. He used it as Green City's first post office. Green City officially became a city on February 10, 1882.
Green City has its own airport, called Widmark Airport. It's unusual for a small town like Green City to have an airport. The actor Richard Widmark owned a ranch in the area. He helped pay for the airport's construction. That's why it was named after him.
Two important places in Green City are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Green City Presbyterian Church and the Green City Railroad Depot.
Notable Events in Green City's Past
- Green City College Established (1885): A school called Green City College was started on May 25, 1885. A large brick building was built for the college. The first classes began on October 13, 1883, with thirteen students. The college offered a one-year program to prepare students for college. It also had a full four-year college program.
- Tornado Near Green City (1918): On June 24, 1918, a large tornado passed just north of Green City. The town itself was mostly safe. However, seven people were killed in the nearby rural areas. Many homes and farms outside the town were also damaged.
- Downtown Fire (1931): A big fire happened on November 5, 1931. It destroyed much of the east side of Green City's town square. Four buildings were completely lost. These buildings housed at least six businesses and the City Hall. Only the building with the Bank of Green City and the Green City Hotel was left standing.
- Capture of a Noted Criminal (1931): On March 26, 1931, a person known for illegal activities, Fred "Killer" Burke, was caught near Green City. He had been living there for some time using a different name.
Green City Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 318 | — | |
| 1900 | 477 | 50.0% | |
| 1910 | 844 | 76.9% | |
| 1920 | 905 | 7.2% | |
| 1930 | 783 | −13.5% | |
| 1940 | 697 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 673 | −3.4% | |
| 1960 | 628 | −6.7% | |
| 1970 | 632 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 719 | 13.8% | |
| 1990 | 671 | −6.7% | |
| 2000 | 688 | 2.5% | |
| 2010 | 657 | −4.5% | |
| 2020 | 602 | −8.4% | |
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The population of Green City has changed over the years. In 1890, there were 318 people. The population grew to its highest in 1920 with 905 people. By 2020, the population was 602.
2010 Census Details
According to the census from 2010, Green City had 657 people. There were 316 households in the city. About 25% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Green City was 45.8 years. About 20.5% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 21.3% of the people were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Green City (Misuri) para niños
