Mountain Grove, Missouri

Mountain Grove, Missouri
City of Mountain Grove
Union Street
Union Street
Location of Mountain Grove, Missouri
Location of Mountain Grove, Missouri
Coordinates: 37°07′50″N 92°15′49″W / 37.13056°N 92.26361°W / 37.13056; -92.26361[1]
CountryUnited States
StateMissouri
CountiesWright, Texas
Area
 • Total4.05 sq mi (10.48 km2)
 • Land4.01 sq mi (10.40 km2)
 • Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation1,483 ft (452 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total4,313
 • Density1,074.22/sq mi (414.78/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
65711
Area code417
FIPS code29-50402[3]
GNIS feature ID2395132[1]
Websitemountaingrovemo.gov

Mountain Grove is a city in Wright County and Texas County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within the Ozarks in the south-central part of the state. The population was 4,313 at the 2020 census.[4]

History

A post office called Mountain Grove has been in operation since 1875.[5] The community owes its present name to a stand of trees near the original elevated town site.[6]

In 1841 a settlement was built on land east of Mountain Grove near a spring in a grove of hickory timber. A post office was established in Hickory Spring, the original name of Mountain Grove, in 1851, but was removed in 1861.[7]

On March 9, 1862, there was a skirmish in the town during the American Civil War.[8][9]

A new post office was named for Judge Robert W. Fyan, a prominent figure in early county history.[6] In 1859, a general store was built at the crossroads about one mile west of Hickory Spring. The Fyan post office's name was changed to Mountain Grove, with reference to its location on a ridge in a grove of trees, in 1878.[6]

This became known as the "mountain store, mountain grove or the mountain" due to its elevation of 1,525 feet (465 m). One of the most famous incidents in Mountain Grove occurred in the middle of May 1883, when what was called a "nipping frost" caused every tree, sapling and shrub in the community of Fyan and the Fyan depot to be cut clean as from an axe. Thus, the joining of Mountain Grove and adjoining Fyan occurred. In June, the name of the depot was changed to Mountain Grove. The town reapplied for a charter in 1886, changed its boundaries and held its first election.

Buildings within or near the city listed on the National Register of Historic Places include the Administration Building, Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station, Mountain Grove Bandstand, and Mountain Grove City Hall.[10][11]

The front of the memorial dedicated to the Confederate soldiers who died in the Mountain Grove Skirmish in the American Civil War
The back of the memorial dedicated to the Confederate soldiers who died in the Mountain Grove Skirmish in the American Civil War

Geography

Mountain Grove is located in the Ozarks, along the south edge of the Salem Plateau. The community is served by US Route 60 and Missouri Route 95. The community is mostly within Wright County, Missouri, with the eastern portion extending into Texas County, Missouri. The town sits on the drainage divide between the White River tributaries to the south and the Missouri River tributaries to the north.[12]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.04 square miles (10.46 km2), of which 4.01 square miles (10.39 km2) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km2) is water.[13] The city of Mountain Grove is also directly on the border with neighboring Texas County.

Climate

Climate data for Mountain Grove, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1901–present)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 78
(26)
83
(28)
89
(32)
91
(33)
97
(36)
105
(41)
109
(43)
110
(43)
104
(40)
95
(35)
90
(32)
77
(25)
110
(43)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 41.4
(5.2)
46.6
(8.1)
55.8
(13.2)
66.2
(19.0)
74.3
(23.5)
82.4
(28.0)
87.1
(30.6)
86.5
(30.3)
79.3
(26.3)
68.0
(20.0)
55.0
(12.8)
44.6
(7.0)
65.6
(18.7)
Daily mean °F (°C) 31.9
(−0.1)
36.2
(2.3)
45.0
(7.2)
55.1
(12.8)
63.8
(17.7)
72.4
(22.4)
76.8
(24.9)
75.8
(24.3)
68.2
(20.1)
57.0
(13.9)
45.2
(7.3)
35.5
(1.9)
55.2
(12.9)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 22.4
(−5.3)
25.9
(−3.4)
34.2
(1.2)
44.0
(6.7)
53.4
(11.9)
62.4
(16.9)
66.5
(19.2)
65.1
(18.4)
57.1
(13.9)
46.0
(7.8)
35.3
(1.8)
26.5
(−3.1)
44.9
(7.2)
Record low °F (°C) −20
(−29)
−21
(−29)
−7
(−22)
15
(−9)
28
(−2)
40
(4)
45
(7)
39
(4)
27
(−3)
18
(−8)
2
(−17)
−19
(−28)
−21
(−29)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 2.82
(72)
2.67
(68)
4.13
(105)
5.05
(128)
5.41
(137)
3.93
(100)
4.51
(115)
3.42
(87)
4.02
(102)
3.33
(85)
3.91
(99)
2.73
(69)
45.93
(1,167)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 3.7
(9.4)
2.3
(5.8)
1.8
(4.6)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.0
(0.0)
0.2
(0.51)
2.4
(6.1)
10.4
(26)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 7.0 7.1 9.2 9.4 10.5 8.4 8.1 7.0 6.3 7.1 7.5 6.6 94.2
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 2.2 1.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.0 5.7
Source: NOAA[14][15]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
188092
1890830802.2%
19001,00421.0%
19101,72271.5%
19202,21228.5%
19302,2290.8%
19402,4319.1%
19503,10627.8%
19603,1762.3%
19703,3776.3%
19803,97417.7%
19904,1825.2%
20004,5749.4%
20104,7894.7%
20204,313−9.9%
U.S. Decennial Census[16]

2010 census

As of the census[17] of 2010, there were 4,789 people, 2,008 households, and 1,217 families living in the city. The population density was 1,194.3 inhabitants per square mile (461.1/km2). There were 2,290 housing units at an average density of 571.1 per square mile (220.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.4% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.

There were 2,008 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.8% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.4% were non-families. 34.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age in the city was 37.7 years. 26.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22% were from 25 to 44; 22.9% were from 45 to 64; and 19.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.3% male and 53.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 4,574 people, 1,976 households, and 1,235 families living in the city. The population density was 1,091.6 inhabitants per square mile (421.5/km2). There were 2,244 housing units at an average density of 535.5 per square mile (206.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.44% White, 0.17% African American, 0.61% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.48% from other races, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.09% of the population.

There were 1,976 households, out of which 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.5% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.88.

In the city the population was spread out, with 25.7% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 80.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $21,131, and the median income for a family was $25,927. Males had a median income of $24,913 versus $17,003 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,508. About 22.9% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.1% of those under age 18 and 18.0% of those age 65 or over. Today, Mountain Grove is the most populated city in Wright County, Missouri

Government

The City of Mountain Grove is a 4th-class city and operates with a Mayor/Board of Aldermen form of Government.[18] The City Administrator is the chief administrative officer of the city and oversees all operations. All department supervisors report directly to them. The Mayor/Board of Aldermen set policies and pass ordinances.

The current mayor of the city is Fred VanBibber.

Carolyn Mitchell Alderman, Ward 1
Webb Friend Alderman, Ward 1
Dan Bartlett Alderman, Ward 2
Tom Ratteree Alderman, Ward 2
Sondra Mahoney Alderman, Ward 3
Wayne Jones Alderman, Ward 3
Jim Dewitt Alderman, Ward 4
Sherri Unger Alderman, Ward 4

As of August 2020: each Alderman is elected for a 2-year term.[19]

Education

It is in the Mountain Grove R-III School District.[20][21]

Mountain Grove public schools are a class 3A school in Missouri, including one elementary grades Pre-K through 4th, one middle school grades 5th–8th, and one high school grades 9th–12th. Mountain Grove High School also houses Ozark Mountain Technical Center, which allows students to gain technology skills necessary for vocational career paths.

Mountain Grove Christian Academy has approximately 68 students, grade Pre-K through 12th.

Missouri State University operates the 190-acre (0.77 km2) Missouri State Fruit Experiment Station in Mountain Grove. The station includes the Center for Grapevine Biotechnology and the Mountain Grove Cellars. It is associated primarily with the university's Plant Science master's degree Program.

Mountain Grove has a public library, a branch of the Wright County Library.[22]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mountain Grove, Missouri
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved December 24, 2021.
  5. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  6. ^ a b c "Wright County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  7. ^ "History of Wright County". Genealogy Trails. Retrieved April 7, 2023.
  8. ^ "Mountain Grove Skirmish". Ohio State University. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  9. ^ "Mountain Grove Skirmish Phelps and 4th". National Park Service. Retrieved December 18, 2023.
  10. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  11. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Listings". Weekly List of Actions Taken on Properties: 2/27/12 through 3/02/12. National Park Service. March 9, 2012.
  12. ^ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1998, First edition, p. 53-4, ISBN 0-89933-224-2
  13. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  14. ^ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  15. ^ "Station: MTN Grove 2 N, MO". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  16. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  17. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 8, 2012.
  18. ^ "Board of Aldermen Members | Town of Mountain Grove, Missouri". www.mountaingrove.net. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  19. ^ "City Council | Town of Mountain Grove, Missouri". www.mountaingrove.net. Retrieved August 25, 2020.
  20. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Wright County, MO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  21. ^ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Texas County, MO" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
  22. ^ "Homepage". Wright County Library. Retrieved June 4, 2019.
  23. ^ McElderry, Michael J.; Cooney, Charles (2012). "Paul M. Robinett Papers: A Finding Aid to the Collection in the Library of Congress" (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Manuscript Division, Library of Congress. p. 3. Retrieved June 26, 2014.
  24. ^ Atkinson, Rick (May 15, 2007). An Army at Dawn: The War in North Africa, 1942–1943. The Liberation Trilogy. Vol. 1 (large print ed.). Macmillan. p. 222. ISBN 9781429967631. Retrieved June 26, 2014.

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