Maryville, Missouri
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| City of Maryville, Missouri | |
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| Nickname: The 'Ville | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Nodaway |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Chad Jackson |
| Area | |
| - Total | 5.1 sq mi (13.2 km²) |
| - Land | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Population (2004) | |
| - Total | 10,581 (city proper) |
| - Density | 2,074/sq mi (802/km²) |
| 29014 (micropolitan area) | |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 64468 |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-46640[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0721948[2] |
| Website: http://www.maryvillemo.org | |
Maryville is a city in Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,581 at the 2000 census. The town, organized on February 14, 1845, was named for Mrs. Mary Graham, wife of Amos Graham then the county clerk. Mary was the first caucasian woman to have lived within the boundaries of the site which would become Maryville.
It is the county seat of Nodaway County[3]. The Maryville micropolitan statistical area consists of Nodaway County. Maryville is home to Northwest Missouri State University, Northwest Technical School, and the Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing. Maryville High School is also known for their unique mascot: The Spoofhound.
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[edit] Education
The Maryville R-II School District contains 3 separate buildings:
- Maryville High School (Grades 9-12)
- Maryville Middle School (Grades 5-8)
- Eugene Field Elementary School (Grades Pre-K-4)
Maryville is also served by
- St. Gregory's Barbarigo School (Grades K-8)
- Horace Mann Laboratory School (Grades Pre-K-6)
- The Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing (Grades 11-12)
Maryville is also home to Northwest Missouri State University.
[edit] Notable natives and residents
- Sarah Caldwell - Boston opera diva
- Dale Carnegie - How to win friends and influence people
- Homer Croy - Author and screenwriter who wrote about life in Maryville
- Albert David - Medal of Honor recipient for capture of U-505 during World War II
- Forrest C. Donnell - Missouri Governor
- Darius Kinsey - Photographer of logging industry
- Truman H. Landon - Air Force General
- Edward H. Moore - U.S. Senator in Oklahoma
- Albert P. Morehouse - Missouri Governor
- Horace A. "Jimmy" Jones - Horse Trainer
- Lynne Overman - Actor sidekick from the 1930s and 1940s
- Jim Spainhower - State Treasurer
- George S.E. Vaughn - Accused Confederate spy who was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln an hour before the President's assassination
[edit] Transportation
There are two U.S. Highways in Maryville. U.S. Route 71 and U.S. Route 136 intersect on the eastern side of the city. A branch of US 71, U.S. Route 71 Business, serves as the main street for the city. Route 46, Route 148, and Route V also provide access outside of the city.
Maryville is served by the Northwest Missouri Regional Airport, which is a general aviation airport with no commercial service.
[edit] Radio stations
Four licensed broadcast stations in the town are:
- KNIM - 1580 AM - Oldies and Regional News
- KZLX - 106.7 FM - NWMSU College Radio Station
- KNIM-FM - 97.1 FM - Oldies, Classic Rock, and Regional Sports
- KXCV - 90.5 FM - National Public Radio
[edit] Geography
Maryville is located at (40.345353, -94.871199)[4].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.2 km²), of which, 5.0 square miles (13.0 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.98%) is water.
The One Hundred and Two River, located on the eastern side of the city, is the primary source of power and water for the city.
[edit] Government
The city of Maryville is governed by a city council consisting of five members who are elected at-large and serve terms of three years. There is no limit to the amount of terms that one can serve on the council. Each year, one of the council members is selected to serve as the mayor of the city and another as the mayor pro tem. Currently, the mayor of Maryville is Chad Jackson.
[edit] Recreation
The city of Maryville has ten city parks, which includes six baseball fields, several soccer and American football fields, a skate park, and a nature park. The city also maintains the Mozingo Lake Park and Golf Course. The golf course consists of 18 holes and is situated about the lake. According to the city website, Golf Digest and USA Today call it the "best course to play in the state of Missouri for under $50."[1]
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 10,581 people, 3,913 households, and 1,835 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,102.8 people per square mile (812.2/km²). There were 4,227 housing units at an average density of 840.0/sq mi (324.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95.78% White, 1.48% African American, 0.18% Native American, 1.46% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.31% from other races, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.98% of the population.
There were 3,913 households out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.4% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.1% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.83.
In the city the population was spread out with 14.0% under the age of 18, 41.4% from 18 to 24, 17.3% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 23 years. For every 100 females there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.6 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $29,043, and the median income for a family was $43,906. Males had a median income of $30,444 versus $22,444 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,483. About 10.3% of families and 23.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.3% of those under age 18 and 14.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Points of interest
- Missouri Academy of Science, Mathematics and Computing
- Missouri State Arboretum
- Mozingo Lake Park and Golf Course
- Nodaway County Historical Society Museum
- Northwest Missouri State University
[edit] References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- "The City of Maryville" Homepage
- Maryville Modern Matrix (article in April-May 2000 issue of Missouri Life)
- "Nodaway County Historical Society Museum"
- "Northwest Missouri State University"
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