Williamstown, Missouri facts for kids
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Williamstown, Missouri
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Census-Designated Place
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Location of Williamstown in Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lewis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 221.40/sq mi (85.38/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-80008 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806411 |
Williamstown is a small community in northern Lewis County, Missouri, United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. You can find it where Missouri Supplemental Routes A and E meet, about twenty miles northwest of Canton. This community is part of the Quincy, Illinois–Missouri area, which is a group of smaller towns and their surrounding areas that are connected by jobs and businesses.
A Look Back at Williamstown
Williamstown was first planned and created in 1856. The community got its name from the person who founded it, a man named Minus Williams.
Who Lives in Williamstown?
This section shares information about the people living in Williamstown.
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| 2020 | 60 | — | |
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Famous People from Williamstown
- Elbert K. Fretwell was an important educator who came from Williamstown. He was known for his work in education.
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