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Holt, Missouri
Clay County Missouri Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Holt Highlighted.svg
Country United States
State Missouri
Counties Clay, Clinton
Settled 1867; 158 years ago (1867)
Named for Jeremiah Abel Holt
Area
 • Total 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2)
 • Land 0.52 sq mi (1.35 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
850 ft (260 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 471
 • Density 907.51/sq mi (350.13/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64048
Area code(s) 816
FIPS code 29-32752
GNIS feature ID 2394408

Holt is a small city located in the state of Missouri in the United States. It's unique because it sits across two different counties: Clay and Clinton. Holt is also part of the larger Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2020, about 471 people called Holt home.

History of Holt

Holt was officially planned and marked out as a town in 1867. The city was named after a man named Jeremiah Abel Holt. He was one of the first people to settle in this area, moving here from North Carolina. In 1837, he generously donated the land where the city now stands.

Holt holds a very interesting world record! On June 22, 1947, the city experienced the fastest rainfall ever recorded. An incredible 12 inches (about 305 mm) of rain fell in just 42 minutes. That's a lot of rain in a very short time!

Where is Holt Located?

Holt is situated right on the border between Clinton and Clay counties. It's located to the west of I-35, which is a major highway. Another road, Missouri Route 33, also goes through the community. North of Holt, you'll find Lake Arrowhead, which is a reservoir on the Muddy Fork of Clear Creek.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers a total area of about 0.45 square miles (1.17 square kilometers), and all of it is land.

Population and People

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 162
1890 259 59.9%
1900 339 30.9%
1910 336 −0.9%
1920 398 18.5%
1930 357 −10.3%
1940 320 −10.4%
1950 270 −15.6%
1960 281 4.1%
1970 319 13.5%
1980 276 −13.5%
1990 311 12.7%
2000 405 30.2%
2010 447 10.4%
2020 471 5.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

The population of Holt has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived in the city during different census years in the table above. For example, in 2010, there were 447 people living in Holt.

Famous People from Holt

  • Lew Krausse Jr. was a professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1974. He lived in Holt during his later years.

See also

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