Owensville, Missouri facts for kids
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Owensville, Missouri
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| City of Owensville | |
Location of Owensville, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Gasconade |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Land | 2.60 sq mi (6.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 2,757 |
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(2023)
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2,758 |
| • Density | 1,061.61/sq mi (409.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
65066
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-55640 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396115 |
| Website | www.cityofowensville.com |
Owensville is a friendly city located in Gasconade County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,757 people lived there.
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History of Owensville
Owensville got its name from an early business owner named Frank Owens. A local story says that Frank Owens and a blacksmith named Edward Luster decided on the name in 1847. They were playing a game of horseshoes.
One version of the story says Luster won the game. But he thought "Owensville" sounded better than "Lusterville." Another story says Owens won the game instead. The first post office opened in 1856. The town was officially planned out in 1886 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad arrived.
Geography and Location
Owensville covers a total area of about 2.64 square miles (6.73 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The city is located about 70.8 miles (114.0 km) southwest of St. Louis. It is also about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) southeast of Jefferson City. You can find it about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) north of Cuba.
Roads and Highways
Major roads like Missouri Highways 28 and 19 serve Owensville. The city is also about 22 miles (35 km) north of Interstate 44.
Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 677 | — | |
| 1920 | 777 | 14.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,424 | 83.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,439 | 1.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,946 | 35.2% | |
| 1960 | 2,379 | 22.3% | |
| 1970 | 2,416 | 1.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,241 | −7.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,325 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 2,500 | 7.5% | |
| 2010 | 2,676 | 7.0% | |
| 2020 | 2,757 | 3.0% | |
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The population of Owensville has grown over the years. In 2010, there were 2,676 people living in the city. By 2020, the population had increased to 2,757 people.
Education in Owensville
Public schools in Owensville are managed by the Gasconade County R-II School District. This district has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.
Owensville also has a public library. It is part of the Scenic Regional Library system, which serves many communities.
Friendship City
Owensville has a special connection with another city far away. It is a friendship city with:
Altena, Germany
