Marthasville, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Marthasville, Missouri
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Location of Marthasville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,245 |
| • Density | 1,457.85/sq mi (562.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63357
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-46424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0721912 |
Marthasville is a small city in Warren County, Missouri, United States. In 2020, about 1,245 people lived there. A popular bike path called the Katy Trail goes right through Marthasville. This trail is 240 miles long.
Marthasville is also known for its many wineries. It marks one end of the "Missouri Weinstrasse" (which means "Missouri Wine Road"). This area is famous for growing grapes and making wine.
The famous American pioneer Daniel Boone and his wife were originally buried near Marthasville. In 1845, their remains were moved to Kentucky. However, some people in Missouri believe his remains never truly left the state.
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Discovering Marthasville's Past
A post office opened in Marthasville in 1825. People are still not sure who the city's namesake "Martha" was.
Historic Buildings in Marthasville
Several buildings in Marthasville are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect special places.
These buildings include the Herman H. Fortmann Building, the Marthasville Hardware Building, and the Starke-Meinershagen-Boeke Rural Historic District. Other historic places like the Borgmann Mill and Flanders Callaway House were once on the list too.
Exploring Marthasville's Location
Marthasville is located at 38.630458 degrees north latitude and -91.058864 degrees west longitude. The city covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Why Marthasville is a "Wine Route" City
The land around Marthasville is perfect for growing grapes. It has rich soil and steep slopes. This is why Marthasville is part of the Missouri "wine route." Many vineyards and wineries are found here.
Marthasville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 76 | — | |
| 1870 | 178 | 134.2% | |
| 1930 | 394 | — | |
| 1940 | 321 | −18.5% | |
| 1950 | 347 | 8.1% | |
| 1960 | 339 | −2.3% | |
| 1970 | 415 | 22.4% | |
| 1980 | 543 | 30.8% | |
| 1990 | 674 | 24.1% | |
| 2000 | 837 | 24.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,136 | 35.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,245 | 9.6% | |
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Understanding the 2010 Population Data
In 2010, there were 1,136 people living in Marthasville. These people lived in 431 households. About 310 of these households were families.
The average household had about 2.64 people. The average family had about 3.12 people.
Many households, about 42.7%, had children under 18 living there. Most households, 54.8%, were married couples. About 9.3% of households had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
The average age of people in Marthasville in 2010 was 31.1 years old. About 29.2% of residents were under 18. About 10.1% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (52.0%) than females (48.0%).
See also
In Spanish: Marthasville (Misuri) para niños
