Mill Spring, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mill Spring, Missouri
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Location of Mill Spring, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Wayne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Land | 0.44 sq mi (1.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 466 ft (142 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 159 |
| • Density | 361.36/sq mi (139.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63952
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-48386 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399349 |
Mill Spring is a small village located in Wayne County, Missouri, in the United States. It sits right next to the Black River. In 2020, about 159 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Mill Spring's History
Mill Spring was officially started in 1871. The village got its name from a natural spring nearby. This spring was very important because its water power helped run the local lumber mills a long time ago.
A post office opened in Mill Spring in 1874. It served the community for many years before closing down in 2014.
Where is Mill Spring?
Mill Spring is found in a valley on the edge of the Black River's flat, low-lying area. The village of Leeper is only about one mile away to the northwest. You can find it along Missouri Route 49.
The United States Census Bureau says that Mill Spring covers an area of about 0.44 square miles (1.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Mill Spring?
The number of people living in Mill Spring has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 174 | — | |
| 1960 | 226 | — | |
| 1970 | 207 | −8.4% | |
| 1980 | 257 | 24.2% | |
| 1990 | 252 | −1.9% | |
| 2000 | 219 | −13.1% | |
| 2010 | 189 | −13.7% | |
| 2020 | 159 | −15.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 189 people living in the village. The average age of people in Mill Spring was about 37.8 years old.
Famous Faces from Mill Spring
One notable person connected to Mill Spring is Bernarr Macfadden. He was famous for being a magazine publisher and a big supporter of fitness.
See also
In Spanish: Mill Spring (Misuri) para niños
