Wright City, Missouri facts for kids
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Wright City, Missouri
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Wright City town hall.
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Location of Wright City, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Warren |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) |
| • Land | 6.06 sq mi (15.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,881 |
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5,575 |
| • Density | 805.45/sq mi (310.98/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63390
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| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-81124 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0736368 |
| Website | http://www.wrightcity.org |
Wright City is a city in Warren County, Missouri, in the United States. It is located about 50 kilometers (31 miles) west of downtown St. Louis. You can find it right off Interstate 70.
Wright City is a smaller community. Most homes are for single families, but there are also some apartments. In 2020, about 4,881 people lived here. The city has many small shops and places to eat. It also has different types of businesses, from light to heavy industries.
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History of Wright City
Wright City was officially started in 1857. It was named after Dr. Henry C. Wright, who was one of the first people to settle there. A post office opened in Wright City in 1858.
An important building, the Southwestern Bell Repeater Station-Wright City, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007. This means it's a special historical site.
Geography and Location
Wright City is located at coordinates 38°49′40″N 91°1′27″W. The city covers a total area of about 15.7 square kilometers (6.06 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
People of Wright City
In 2010, there were 3,119 people living in Wright City. The city had 1,178 households. About 823 of these were families.
The population density was about 522 people per square mile. Most residents, about 87%, were White. About 5.7% were African American. Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 7.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households, about 41.9%, had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.65 people. The average family had 3.10 people.
The average age of people in the city was 31 years old. About 29.5% of residents were under 18. About 8.8% were 65 years or older.
Education in Wright City
Public schools in Wright City are managed by the Wright City R-II School District. This district has two elementary schools, one middle school, and Wright City High School.
There is also a private school called Liberty Christian Academy. It teaches students from kindergarten all the way to twelfth grade.
Wright City has a public library. It is part of the Scenic Regional Library system.
Arts and Culture
From 1992 to 2007, Wright City was home to a unique place called the Elvis Is Alive Museum. A Baptist minister named Bill Beeny ran it in his general store. The museum explored his idea that the singer Elvis Presley was still alive.
In 2007, Mr. Beeny sold the museum's items online. The museum briefly reopened in another state before its collection was put into storage.
Notable People from Wright City
Some famous people were born in Wright City:
- Reinhold Niebuhr and H. Richard Niebuhr: These two brothers were important American theologians. They were born in Wright City in 1892 and 1894.
- Rand Brooks: This actor was also born in Wright City. He is well-known for playing Charles Hamilton in the famous movie Gone with the Wind.
See also
In Spanish: Wright City (Misuri) para niños
