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Hartsburg, Missouri
Village of Hartsburg
Hackman Building
Hackman Building
Location of Hartsburg, Missouri
Location of Hartsburg, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Boone
Area
 • Total 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2)
 • Land 0.21 sq mi (0.56 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
591 ft (180 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 133
 • Density 618.60/sq mi (238.73/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65039
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-30718
GNIS feature ID 2396989

Hartsburg is a small village located in southern Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the larger Columbia, Missouri area. According to the 2020 census, 133 people lived in Hartsburg.

History of Hartsburg

Hartsburg was named after an early settler. His name was Luther D. Hart.

Geography and Location

Hartsburg is located above the Missouri River bottom. It sits along Missouri Route A. The city of Marion in Cole County is directly west, across the Missouri River.

The community of Ashland is about six miles northeast of Hartsburg. It is located on U.S. Route 63. A stream called Hart Creek flows past the west side of the village.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Hartsburg covers a total area of about 0.56 square kilometers (0.21 square miles). All of this area is land.

Population Changes Over Time

Historical population
Census Pop.
1910 175
1920 211 20.6%
1930 155 −26.5%
1940 154 −0.6%
1950 171 11.0%
1960 158 −7.6%
1970 120 −24.1%
1980 118 −1.7%
1990 131 11.0%
2000 108 −17.6%
2010 103 −4.6%
2020 133 29.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Hartsburg has changed over the years. For example, in 1910, there were 175 people living in the village. By 2020, the population was 133.

Fun Things to Do

Hartsburg Pumpin Festival
The Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival in 2015

The Katy Trail is a very long bike path. It stretches 240 miles across the state of Missouri. This trail runs right along the edge of the Missouri River floodplain, passing by Hartsburg.

Hartsburg also hosts a special event each year. It's called the Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. This festival happens on the second Saturday and Sunday of October. It includes fun games, tasty foods, and handmade crafts. Every year, thousands of people visit the festival to enjoy the food and shop at the many booths.

Important Places to See

  • The Samuel E. Hackman Building is a historic building in Hartsburg. It has a lot of history.

Well-Known People

  • Lucas Kunce is a politician from Hartsburg. A politician is someone who works in government.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Hartsburg (Misuri) para niños

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