Missouri City, Colorado
Missouri City, also known as Missouri Flats, was a town in Colorado.[1]
Missouri City | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 39°47′26″N 105°30′51″W | |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado |
| County | Gilpin |
| Population (1860) | |
| • Total | 597 |
History
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 1860–1863. Today, the only evidence of its existence is a single grave that makes up the Missouri City Cemetery in Gilpin County, Colorado.
Geography
The site of Missouri City is located next to Central City Parkway near Central City, Colorado.
References
- "Missouri City Cemetery, Gilpin County Colorado". www.colorado-cemeteries.com. Retrieved 2018-01-17.
- "1860 census of the Territory of Colorado" (PDF).
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