Spickard, Missouri
| Spickard, Missouri | |
|---|---|
| City | |
 Location of Spickard, Missouri | |
| Coordinates: 40°14′34″N 93°35′36″W / 40.24278°N 93.59333°WCoordinates: 40°14′34″N 93°35′36″W / 40.24278°N 93.59333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Grundy |
| Area[1] | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Land | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
| • Total | 254 |
| • Estimate (2012[3]) | 257 |
| • Density | 403.2/sq mi (155.7/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 64679 |
| Area code(s) | 660 |
| FIPS code | 29-69464[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0758449[5] |
Spickard is a city in Grundy County, Missouri, United States. The population was 254 at the 2010 census.
History
Spickard was named for W. W. Spickard, a pioneer settler.[6]
Spickardsville Crusaders (Feb 1890)
Armed to the bustles with hatchets, brooms and sticks, the women marched to the saloon and wrecked the interior of the building while the startled customers gazed in dismay.
George Francis of Trenton went to Spickard to arrest the women but it was said the entire town would resist any attempt to arrest them so he returned still in possession of the warrants. Later, however, the Spickardites agreed not to resort to harsh practices so several men then signed the warrants. Preparation began at once for the trial in Trenton. A thousand handbills were circulated in the vicinity of Spickard calling for a mass meeting of those interested in stopping the liquor traffic.
A special train from Spickard consisting of a coach, five caboose and a baggage car brought 238 Spickardvillains (population at this time was 481) to Trenton. Only the children and oldsters were left to guard the town.
The courtroom was packed with women who were in sympathy with the Crusaders. The ladies commented freely on the jurors in stage whispers loud enough to reach their ears and words hot enough to burn them. Murder trials had been held in Trenton, also the trial of outlaw, Frank James, but the excitement and suspense created by the Crusaders surpassed them all. The trial ended with the verdict for the Plaintiffs and the Crusaders were fined a dollar each and costs. The fines were paid by collections among the grateful townspeople and Drury Davis never reopened his saloon in Spickard.
Crusaders: Ollie (Montgomery) Brown, Sallie (Cook) Schooler, Emma Schooler, Emma Ricketts, Mrs. Eli A. Cook, Mattie (Keith) Austin, Melissa (Schooler) Austin, Minnie Plummer, Vina (Montgomery) Favors, Florence (Cox) Howe, Mary Chambers, Mary (Ewing) Keith, Emma (Schooler) Cook.
Geography
Spickard is located at 40°14'34" North, 93°35'36" West (40.242662, -93.593216).[7]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.63 square miles (1.63 km2), all land.[1]
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 330 | — | |
| 1890 | 481 | 45.8% | |
| 1900 | 584 | 21.4% | |
| 1910 | 638 | 9.2% | |
| 1920 | 731 | 14.6% | |
| 1930 | 569 | −22.2% | |
| 1940 | 587 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 517 | −11.9% | |
| 1960 | 450 | −13.0% | |
| 1970 | 408 | −9.3% | |
| 1980 | 389 | −4.7% | |
| 1990 | 326 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 315 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −19.4% | |
| Est. 2014 | 253 | [8] | −0.4% |
2010 census
As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 254 people, 112 households, and 68 families residing in the city. The population density was 403.2 inhabitants per square mile (155.7/km2). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 234.9 per square mile (90.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 98.4% White, 0.4% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.6% of the population.
There were 112 households of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.9% were married couples living together, 12.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 39.3% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.75.
The median age in the city was 41 years. 23.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.8% were from 25 to 44; 28.7% were from 45 to 64; and 17.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female.
2000 census
As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 315 people, 142 households, and 78 families residing in the city. The population density was 497.5 people per square mile (193.1/km²). There were 162 housing units at an average density of 255.9 per square mile (99.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.46% White, 0.32% Asian, and 2.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.95% of the population.
There were 142 households out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.0% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44.4% were non-families. 37.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 30.8% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 88.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $18,194, and the median income for a family was $17,059. Males had a median income of $19,583 versus $16,875 for females. The per capita income for the city was $12,761. About 40.9% of families and 40.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 57.3% of those under the age of 18 and 29.8% of those 65 and older.
References
- 1 2 "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
- ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-05-30.
- 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ↑ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 171.
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
External links
- Historic maps of Spickard in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of Missouri
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