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Rocheport, Missouri
City of Rocheport
Rocheport, Missouri in 2018
Rocheport, Missouri in 2018
Location of Rocheport, Missouri
Location of Rocheport, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Boone
Area
 • Total 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Land 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
594 ft (181 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 201
 • Density 634.07/sq mi (244.93/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65279
Area code(s) 573
FIPS code 29-62498
GNIS feature ID 2396393
Website https://rocheport.com/

Rocheport is a small city in Boone County, Missouri, United States. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri area. In 2020, 201 people lived there. Rocheport is known for its Rocheport Historic District. This area has many old buildings from the 1830s. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History of Rocheport

Rocheport started as a place where settlers and Native Americans traded goods. After the United States bought the Louisiana Territory in 1803, President Thomas Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore the western lands.

Lewis and Clark Expedition

On June 7, 1804, Lewis and Clark reached the spot where the Missouri River meets Moniteau Creek. This was near where Rocheport would later be built. Clark wrote in his journal about the land, plants, animals, and pictures drawn on the cliffs by Native Americans.

Early Settlements

The Sauk leader Quashquame had a village nearby in the early 1800s. People from the Sauk, Meskwaki, and Ioway tribes lived there. This village was along Moniteau Creek. Zebulon Pike noted it in 1806. Rocheport became a permanent town in the early 1800s. Its name is French and means "rocky port."

Historic Homes

The Moses U. Payne House is a historic building. It is located just outside Rocheport.

Geography of Rocheport

Rocheport covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.70 square kilometers). All of this area is land.

Population and People

Rocheport's population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1860 735
1870 823 12.0%
1880 728 −11.5%
1890 631 −13.3%
1900 593 −6.0%
1910 434 −26.8%
1920 458 5.5%
1930 455 −0.7%
1940 396 −13.0%
1950 376 −5.1%
1960 375 −0.3%
1970 307 −18.1%
1980 272 −11.4%
1990 255 −6.2%
2000 208 −18.4%
2010 239 14.9%
2020 201 −15.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

Life in Rocheport

In 2010, there were 239 people living in Rocheport. There were 121 households. About 19% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 49.3 years.

Fun Things to Do in Rocheport

Rocheport has many fun things for visitors and residents. You can find different shops, art galleries, and restaurants. There are also many outdoor activities to enjoy.

Katy Trail State Park

Rocheport is located near the middle of the Katy Trail. This is a very long bike path, stretching 225 miles across Missouri. It was built on an old railroad track. It's a great place for biking, walking, and enjoying nature.

Famous People from Rocheport

  • David W. Alexander: He was a politician and sheriff in Los Angeles, California, in the 1800s.

See also

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