Newburg, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Newburg, Missouri
City
Location of Newburg, Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Phelps
Area
• Total	0.65 sq mi (1.69 km2)
• Land	0.65 sq mi (1.67 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	728 ft (222 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	333
• Density	516.28/sq mi (199.38/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65550
Area code(s)	573
FIPS code	29-51716
GNIS feature ID	2395222

Newburg is a small city located in Phelps County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 333 people lived there.

History of Newburg

Newburg was started in 1883 by the St. Louis – San Francisco Railway. It was an important stop for trains. Here, train engines would get fixed, and new crews would take over. Today, the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad still uses it for maintenance. You can see many railroad materials along the tracks.

Early Industry: Iron Works

People tried to make iron in Newburg twice. It was a good spot because the railroad made it easy to move heavy goods. The Ozark Iron Works started building in 1867. But the company went out of business in 1877. Later, in 1880, the Knotwell Iron Company tried to use the same buildings. However, they soon stopped because iron prices dropped a lot.

Railroad Changes After World War II

After World War II, trains started using diesel fuel instead of coal. Diesel engines could travel much longer distances without stopping. Because of this, the Newburg train stop closed in the 1960s. The buildings where trains were repaired, like the roundhouse and turntable, were removed. Today, only one old "Frisco" caboose remains near where the freight yards used to be.

Local Projects and Historic Sites

Missouri University of Science and Technology, located in nearby Rolla, has worked on many projects in Newburg. Several important places in Newburg are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means they are special and protected because of their history. These places include:

• The Community Theater
• The Gourd Creek Cave Archeological Site
• Onyx Cave
• The Ozark Iron Furnace Stack

Geography of Newburg

Newburg is located on the north side of the Little Piney Creek. This area is a "floodplain," which means it's a flat land next to a river that might flood sometimes. The St. Louis–San Francisco Railway tracks run along the southern edge of the city.

The city covers about 0.62 square miles (1.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Newburg and Route 66

Newburg is close to the old U.S. Route 66, which is now State Highway T. Route 66 was a famous road for travelers. Even though Interstate 44 now bypasses it, some old buildings from the Route 66 era are still there. These include:

• The Houston House
• John's Modern Cabins, which used to be a tourist motel but is now in ruins
• Vernelle's Motel, which still operates, though its restaurant and gas station were removed when Route 66 was made wider in 1957.

Population of Newburg

The population of Newburg has changed over the years. It was highest in 1920 with 1,235 people. By 2020, the population was 333.

Newburg in 2010

According to the census in 2010, there were 470 people living in Newburg. These people lived in 197 households, and 120 of these were families.

• About 28.9% of households had children under 18.
• 38.6% were married couples.
• The average household had about 2.39 people.
• The average age of people in Newburg was 38 years old.
• About 24.5% of residents were under 18.
• 17.7% were 65 years old or older.
• The population was almost evenly split between males (48.3%) and females (51.7%).

Climate in Newburg

Newburg has a climate that is a mix of two types: warm continental and humid subtropical. This means it can have both warm summers and cold winters, with plenty of moisture in the air.

See also

In Spanish: Newburg (Misuri) para niños