Paradise, Missouri facts for kids
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Paradise, Missouri
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 Paradise, Missouri
Location in Missouri
Paradise, Missouri
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| Clay | Clay |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 75 |
| • Density | 187.97/sq mi (72.62/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
64089
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| FIPS code | 29-56126 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806392 |
Paradise is a small place in northwest Clay County, in the state of Missouri, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it's not an official city or town with its own local government.
This community is located between two parts of Smithville Lake on the Little Platte River. The city of Smithville is just across the lake to the southwest. You can find Paradise along Missouri Route W, about four miles southeast of Trimble.
Contents
Exploring the History of Paradise
How Paradise Got Its Name
The story of Paradise began in 1832. The U.S. Government gave about 40 acres of land in this area to a person named Mr. Pleasant Gentry. Later, in 1850, the land was sold to John Gosney. He helped plan out the area, and the growing settlement was first called "Gosneyville."
Around 1884, Gosneyville was renamed "Paradise." This new name was chosen because the community had many churches for its small size. People thought it was a peaceful, "paradise-like" place.
Early Services in Paradise
A post office opened in Paradise in 1858. This allowed people in the community to send and receive mail. The post office served the area for many years, until it closed down in 1907.
Paradise in Popular Culture
Paradise on the Big Screen
Paradise, Missouri, even made it into a movie! The community was featured in the 1998 film The Dentist 2. In this movie, the main character, a dentist named Doctor Alan Feinstone, travels to Paradise. He goes there after escaping from a hospital.
Understanding the Population of Paradise
How Many People Live in Paradise?
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| 2020 | 75 | — | |
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Demographics help us understand the population of a place. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, the total population of Paradise was 75 people. This number shows how many residents lived in the community at that time.
