Missouri City, Colorado

Missouri City, also known as Missouri Flats, was a town in Colorado.[1]

Missouri City
Missouri City is located in Colorado
Missouri City
Missouri City
Coordinates: 39°47′26″N 105°30′51″W / 39.79056°N 105.51417°W / 39.79056; -105.51417
CountryUnited States of America
StateColorado
CountyGilpin
Population
 (1860)
 • Total597

History

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Missouri City was founded in 1860. According to the 1860 census, 528 males and 69 females lived there, for a total population of 597.[2] It had a post office from 1860 to 1863. Today, the only evidence of its existence is a single grave that makes up the Missouri City Cemetery in Gilpin County, Colorado.

Geography

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The site of Missouri City is located next to Central City Parkway near Central City, Colorado.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Missouri City Cemetery, Gilpin County Colorado". www.colorado-cemeteries.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  2. ^ "1860 census of the Territory of Colorado" (PDF).
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