Harrisonville, Missouri facts for kids
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Harrisonville, Missouri
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Centerpiece of the Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District
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Location in the state of Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Cass |
| Incorporated | 1851 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.01 sq mi (25.94 km2) |
| • Land | 9.88 sq mi (25.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.34 km2) |
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,121 |
| • Density | 1,024.08/sq mi (395.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64701
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| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-30610 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394306 |
Harrisonville is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. It is a part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 10,121 people lived here. Harrisonville is also the county seat of Cass County. This means it is where the main government offices for the county are located.
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History of Harrisonville
Harrisonville was started in 1837. The land for the city was given to Cass County by the U.S. Congress. The city was named after Congressman Albert G. Harrison. He helped the county get the land.
During the American Civil War, the area around Harrisonville faced many challenges. However, Harrisonville was one of the few places that Union General Thomas Ewing's special order did not affect. This order, called General Order No. 11 (1863), made people leave three whole counties and part of another.
Several important buildings in Harrisonville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Robert A. Brown House, the Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church. These places are important because they show the history and architecture of the area.
Geography of Harrisonville
Harrisonville is located at 38°39′13″N 94°20′49″W / 38.65361°N 94.34694°W. The city covers a total area of about 10.01 square miles (25.94 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 9.88 square miles (25.60 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The population of Harrisonville has grown over the years. Here is how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 675 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,032 | 52.9% | |
| 1880 | 1,113 | 7.8% | |
| 1890 | 1,645 | 47.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,844 | 12.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,947 | 5.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,073 | 6.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,306 | 11.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,322 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 2,530 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,510 | 38.7% | |
| 1970 | 5,052 | 43.9% | |
| 1980 | 6,372 | 26.1% | |
| 1990 | 7,683 | 20.6% | |
| 2000 | 8,946 | 16.4% | |
| 2010 | 10,019 | 12.0% | |
| 2020 | 10,121 | 1.0% | |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 10,121 people living in Harrisonville. There were 3,963 households and 2,368 families. The city had about 1,024 people per square mile.
Most people in Harrisonville, about 89%, were white. Other groups included black or African-American (1.5%), Native American (0.6%), and Asian (0.7%). About 2.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 27.7% of households had children under 18 years old. Many households, 41.2%, were married couples living together. About 33.6% of all households were made up of single individuals.
The average age in Harrisonville was 35.9 years. About 22.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 14.5% of residents were 65 years or older.
Education in Harrisonville
The local school district is called Harrisonville R-IX School District. It runs several schools for students of different ages. These include an Early Childhood Center, two elementary schools, one middle school, and Harrisonville High School. The district also has the Cass Career Center, which helps students learn job skills.
Harrisonville also has a public library. It is a part of the Cass County Public Library system. Libraries are great places to find books, learn new things, and use computers.
Transportation
If you need to travel to or from Harrisonville by bus, Jefferson Lines provides intercity bus service. This means you can take a bus to other cities from Harrisonville.
Notable People from Harrisonville
Many interesting people have connections to Harrisonville:
- Robert C. Bell was a United States federal judge.
- Angelica Bridges is known as an actress, model, and singer.
- Delmer Brown was a Japanologist, someone who studies Japan.
- Lash E. Gideon was a minstrel performer and manager. He played the cornet.
- Vicky Hartzler served as a Member of the US House of Representatives for Missouri's 4th District.
- Chris Koster was the 41st Attorney General of Missouri.
- Edward Capehart O'Kelley was known for killing Robert Ford. Robert Ford had previously killed Jesse James.
