Paris, Missouri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paris, Missouri
City
The Monroe County Courthouse in Paris
Location in Monroe County and the state of Missouri
Country	United States
State	Missouri
County	Monroe
Area
• Total	1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2)
• Land	1.26 sq mi (3.27 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,161
• Density	919.24/sq mi (354.78/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	65275
Area code(s)	660
FIPS code	29-56144
GNIS feature ID	2396142

Paris is a small city in Missouri, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Monroe County. In 2020, about 1,161 people lived there.

History of Paris, Missouri

Paris was first planned out in 1831. It was named after Paris, Kentucky. This was the hometown of one of the first settlers, Mrs. James C. Fox.

Early Settlers and Growth

James R. Abernathy was one of the first people to settle in Paris in 1831. He, along with James C. Fox, Hightower F. Hackney, and E. W. McBride, helped design the town. By 1837, Paris had seven stores and many families.

First Church and Historic Sites

On March 10, 1832, Abernathy and seven others started the first Christian church in Paris. This church was built in a Gothic style with brick. It had four rooms and cost about $11,000 at the time. A post office has been open in Paris since 1841.

Two important places in Paris are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Paris Male Academy and the Union Covered Bridge.

Geography and Location

Paris is located in the northeastern part of Missouri. It is right in the middle of Monroe County.

Roads and Rivers

U.S. Route 24 goes around the city on the northwest side. It leads northeast about 21 miles to Monroe City. It also goes west about 26 miles to Moberly.

Another road, US 24 Business, goes through the center of Paris. Part of it is on Main Street. Missouri Route 15 also goes through Main Street. It leads north 17 miles to Shelbina and south 26 miles to Mexico. Missouri Route 154 goes east from Paris about 19 miles to Perry.

The Middle Fork of the Salt River forms the northern edge of the city. This river flows into Mark Twain Lake about 3 miles to the east.

City Size and Water

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Paris covers about 1.27 square miles (3.29 square kilometers). Only a very small part of this area, about 0.01 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.

Climate in Paris

The weather in Paris has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, it is shown as "Cfa."

Population and People

Paris has seen its population change over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there:

2010 Census Information

In 2010, there were 1,220 people living in Paris. These people lived in 528 households. The city had about 984 people per square mile.

Most of the people in Paris were White (93.7%). About 4.9% were African American. A small number of people were from other backgrounds.

The average age of people in Paris was 47.4 years old. About 19.8% of residents were under 18. About 28% were 65 years old or older. More females lived in the city (56.2%) than males (43.8%).

Education in Paris

The public schools in Paris are run by the Paris R-II School District. This district has one elementary school, one middle school, and Paris High School.

Paris also has a public library. It is a part of the Little Dixie Regional Libraries system.

Notable People from Paris

Many interesting people have connections to Paris, Missouri:

• Armstead M. Alexander – He was a congressman for the U.S.
• Thomas Curtright – A professor of physics at the University of Miami.
• Glenn Jacobs – A professional wrestler for WWE, known as "Kane."
• Mary Margaret McBride – A pioneer in radio broadcasting, born near Paris.

See also

In Spanish: Paris (Misuri) para niños