Lithium, Missouri facts for kids
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Lithium, Missouri
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Location of Lithium, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Perry |
| Township | Saline |
| Incorporated | 1883 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.78 sq mi (2.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (1.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 381 ft (116 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92 |
| • Density | 119.48/sq mi (46.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63775
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-43346 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398452 |
Lithium is a small community in Perry County, Missouri, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for statistics, but it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, 92 people lived there. Interestingly, the 2000 census showed zero residents. However, news reports said about 50 people actually lived there. They might have been counted as part of the wider rural area of Perry County.
Lithium used to have its own ZIP Code, 63775. But now, the USPS says to use the ZIP Code for Perryville instead.
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Why is it Called Lithium?
Lithium got its name because of two special natural springs nearby. One of these springs contained lithium salts. These salts are minerals that gave the town its unique name.
A Look Back: Lithium's History
Lithium was first mapped out as a town in 1882. The first people to settle there were Dr. Henry Clay Fish, Richard P. Dobbs, and James G. Christian. They all moved to Missouri from Illinois.
The town officially became a village in 1883. Richard C. Lisenby was its first mayor. The two mineral springs were very important to the town. People believed the water had healing powers. Because of this, Thomas King built a bath house there in 1883.
Two churches were also started in Lithium. The Lithium Baptist Church began in 1885. The St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church was organized in 1896. By 1912, Lithium had grown to include two general stores, two mills, and a brick yard. At that time, about 98 people lived in the town.
Where is Lithium?
The United States Census Bureau says that Lithium covers a total area of about 0.06 square miles (0.16 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The population of Lithium has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 93 | — | |
| 1910 | 98 | 5.4% | |
| 1920 | 94 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 61 | −35.1% | |
| 1940 | 91 | 49.2% | |
| 1950 | 57 | −37.4% | |
| 1960 | 54 | −5.3% | |
| 1970 | 56 | 3.7% | |
| 1980 | 81 | 44.6% | |
| 1990 | 9 | −88.9% | |
| 2010 | 89 | — | |
| 2020 | 92 | 3.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 | |||
In 2010, there were 89 people living in Lithium. These people lived in 28 different homes. Most of the people were white. About 35% of the residents were under 18 years old. The average age of people living in Lithium was 27.5 years.
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Lithium Baptist Church
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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
Nearby Communities
Lithium
St. Mary (4.7 miles)Chester (6.5 miles)Ellis Grove (12.2 miles)Kaskaskia (6.3 miles)Rockwood (10.1 miles)Perryville (7.7 miles)See also
In Spanish: Lithium (Misuri) para niños
