Marshfield, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Webster |
| Area | |
| - Total | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| - Land | 4.8 sq mi (12.5 km²) |
| - Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 5,720 |
| - Density | 1,182.7/sq mi (456.7/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 65706 |
| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-46388[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0721909[2] |
Marshfield is a city in Webster County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,720 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Webster County[3] and is part of the Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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[edit] History
On April 18, 1880, an intense tornado measuring F4 on the Fujita scale struck Marshfield. Its damage path was 800 yards (730 m) wide and 64 miles (103 km) long. The tornado killed 99 people and injured 100, and it is said that 10% of Marshfield's residents were killed and all but 15 of its buildings were destroyed.[1] According to Ripley's Believe It or Not!, a baby girl was found sleeping peacefully in the branches of a tall elm. This is believed to be the origin of the children's lullaby "Rock A Bye Baby." The child was never identified and was later adopted by a local family.
Hosmer Dairy Farm Historic District, also known as Walnut Springs Farm, is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently a popular place for wedding ceremonies.
In 1948, President Harry S Truman visited the city. On July 4, 1991, President George H.W. and Barbara Bush visited the annual fourth of July parade. The boasts the oldest Fourth of July celebration West of the Mississippi River and in the State of Missouri, which is the reason the First Family chose Marshfield as a campaign stop on the nations' birthday.
In 2006 the city made the national news as it welcomed the largest gathering of Presidential relatives in the history of the nation. The historic gathering occurred for the announcement ceremony of the National First Families Library and Museum, which is located on the city square.
Marshfield is the sister city of Marshfield, Massachusetts and is a Tree City USA. The city is also home to the Webster County Museum and the Missouri Walk of Fame, which is Missouri's version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The walk honors famous Missourians and stars are unveiled during the annual "Cherry Blossom Festival."
[edit] Geography
Marshfield is located at (37.339599, -92.907230)[4]. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.8 square miles (12.5 km²), all of it land.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,720 people, 2,256 households, and 1,534 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,182.7 people per square mile (456.3/km²). There were 2,417 housing units at an average density of 499.8/sq mi (192.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.80% White, 0.19% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.12% from other races, and 1.17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.75% of the population.
There were 2,256 households out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 85.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,753, and the median income for a family was $36,090. Males had a median income of $27,813 versus $20,752 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,855. About 5.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.2% of those under age 18 and 12.2% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Notable residents
Marshfield is the birthplace of Edwin Hubble. The stretch of Interstate 44 through Marshfield is named the Edwin Hubble Highway.
[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
- [2] - Eyewitness account of the Marshfield tornado
- Marshfield, Missouri is at coordinates Coordinates:
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