Milan, Missouri facts for kids
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Milan, Missouri
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East 2nd Street on the town square with the water tower beyond
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Location of Milan, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Sullivan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.78 sq mi (4.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.77 sq mi (4.59 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,819 |
| • Density | 1,025.94/sq mi (396.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63556
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-48062 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395320 |
Milan (pronounced MY-lən) is a city located in Sullivan County, Missouri, United States. It is the main town, also known as the county seat, of Sullivan County. In 2020, about 1,819 people lived there.
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Geography of Milan
Milan is found where two Missouri roads, Route 5 and Route 6, meet. A stream called Locust Creek flows along the west side of the city. A special nature area, the Locust Creek Conservation Area, is just a short distance southwest of Milan.
The city covers a total area of about 1.78 square miles (4.62 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.77 square miles (4.59 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
History of Milan
Milan was first planned out in the year 1845. It is believed that the city was named after the famous city of Milan in Italy. A post office opened in Milan in 1847, helping people send and receive mail.
Several important historical buildings in Milan are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Camp Ground Church and Cemetery, the Milan Railroad Depot, and the Quincy, Omaha and Kansas City Railroad Office Building. These places help tell the story of Milan's past.
Population of Milan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 319 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,117 | 250.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,234 | 10.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,757 | 42.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,191 | 24.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,395 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,002 | −16.4% | |
| 1940 | 2,016 | 0.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,972 | −2.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,670 | −15.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,794 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,947 | 8.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,767 | −9.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,958 | 10.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,960 | 0.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,819 | −7.2% | |
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According to the 2010 census, Milan had a population of 1,960 people. The city was home to 746 households. The average age of people living in Milan was about 32.9 years old. About 28.1% of the residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Milan
Public schools in Milan are managed by the Milan C-2 School District. This district provides education for students in the area.
Milan also has a public library for everyone to use. It is called the Sullivan County Public Library. People can borrow books and other materials there.
Notable People from Milan
- William H. Boner – A businessman and politician from Washington state.
- Cal Hubbard – A famous athlete who is in both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Baseball Hall of Fame. He also used to be an umpire in Major League Baseball.
Images for kids
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A historical marker in Milan, Missouri.
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The Sullivan County courthouse in Milan, Missouri.
See also
In Spanish: Milan (Misuri) para niños
