Quitman, Missouri facts for kids
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Quitman, Missouri
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Quitman in 2009
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Location of Quitman, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.16 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 42 |
| • Density | 267.52/sq mi (103.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64478
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| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-60410 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2787909 |
Quitman is a small community in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. It is not an official city anymore. In 2010, about 45 people lived there.
History of Quitman
Quitman was first planned out in 1856 and was called Russellville. It was named by R. R. Russell. Later, its name was changed to Quitman. This new name honored John A. Quitman, who was a former governor of Mississippi and a veteran of the Mexican–American War.
The community became an official town on February 8, 1881. At that time, it was a stop on the Nodaway Valley Railroad. This railroad later became part of the Burlington Northern network. Today, the railroad tracks are no longer used.
In November 2012, the local government of Nodaway County decided to make Quitman an "unincorporated community" again. This means it is no longer an official town with its own local government. This change happened because the people living there asked for it.
Where is Quitman?
Quitman is located in the western part of Nodaway County, Missouri. You can find it on Missouri Route 113. It is about 5.5 miles north of Skidmore, Missouri and 4.5 miles south of Burlington Junction, Missouri.
The Nodaway River flows along the west side of the community. Also, the Bilby Ranch Lake Conservation Area is just three miles to the west. This area is known for its natural beauty.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Quitman covers a total area of about 0.13 square miles (0.34 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Quitman
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 335 | — | |
| 1890 | 332 | −0.9% | |
| 1900 | 356 | 7.2% | |
| 1910 | 231 | −35.1% | |
| 1920 | 195 | −15.6% | |
| 1930 | 144 | −26.2% | |
| 1940 | 195 | 35.4% | |
| 1950 | 135 | −30.8% | |
| 1960 | 113 | −16.3% | |
| 1970 | 95 | −15.9% | |
| 1980 | 66 | −30.5% | |
| 1990 | 47 | −28.8% | |
| 2000 | 46 | −2.1% | |
| 2010 | 45 | −2.2% | |
| 2020 | 42 | −6.7% | |
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In 2010, there were 45 people living in Quitman. All of the residents were White. There were 23 homes in the community.
About 20% of the people were under 18 years old. Most residents were adults, with many being between 45 and 64 years old. The number of males and females was almost equal.
Famous People from Quitman
Some well-known people have connections to Quitman:
- John S. Bilby: He founded the Bilby Ranch. In the early 1900s, this was the second-largest ranch in the United States.
- Forrest C. Donnell: He was a former Governor of Missouri.
- Harley Race: A famous professional wrestling legend.
See also
In Spanish: Quitman (Misuri) para niños
