Oregon, Missouri facts for kids
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Oregon, Missouri
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Aerial view of Oregon, Missouri
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Location of Oregon, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Holt |
| Township | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 837 |
| • Density | 901.94/sq mi (348.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64473
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-54848 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396076 |
Oregon is a city in Missouri, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Holt County. In 2020, about 837 people lived there.
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History of Oregon
The city of Oregon was first planned out and named Finley in 1841. Its current name comes from the Oregon Country. This area was a popular goal for pioneers traveling west on the Oregon Trail. A post office has been open in Oregon since 1843.
Geography of Oregon
Oregon is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of about 2.40 square kilometers (0.93 square miles).
Population Changes in Oregon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 720 | — | |
| 1870 | 824 | 14.4% | |
| 1880 | 862 | 4.6% | |
| 1890 | 948 | 10.0% | |
| 1900 | 1,032 | 8.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,002 | −2.9% | |
| 1920 | 904 | −9.8% | |
| 1930 | 922 | 2.0% | |
| 1940 | 978 | 6.1% | |
| 1950 | 870 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 887 | 2.0% | |
| 1970 | 789 | −11.0% | |
| 1980 | 901 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 935 | 3.8% | |
| 2000 | 935 | 0.0% | |
| 2010 | 857 | −8.3% | |
| 2020 | 837 | −2.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 857 people living in Oregon. The population density was about 331 people per square kilometer (857 people per square mile). The city had 401 housing units. Most residents were White, with small numbers of Native American and Asian people. About 0.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Oregon in 2010 was 45.4 years old. About 19.7% of the people were under 18. About 21.9% were 65 years old or older.
Education and Local Attractions
Oregon has a public library called the Oregon Public Library. It also has the Holt County Museum & Research Center, where you can learn about the area's history.
Famous Basketball Team
In 1928, the Oregon boys' basketball team won the state championship in Missouri. At that time, Missouri schools did not have different divisions based on size. The team even reached the quarterfinals of a national tournament to find a national champion.
Interestingly, Oregon did not have its own gymnasium back then. The team, which had only 10 players, practiced outdoors. Sometimes, they practiced inside the Methodist Church. One player from this team, Wilbur Stalcup, later became a famous basketball coach at the University of Missouri.
Notable People from Oregon
- Edward Coke Crow – A former Attorney General for the state of Missouri.
- Wilbur Stalcup – A well-known basketball head coach for the University of Missouri.
Images for kids
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The Holt County Courthouse in Oregon.
See also
In Spanish: Oregon (Misuri) para niños
