Cassville, Missouri

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Cassville, Missouri
City
Barry County Missouri Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Cassville Highlighted.svg
Location of Cassville, Missouri
Coordinates: 36°40′42″N93°52′10″W / 36.67833°N 93.86944°W / 36.67833; -93.86944
Country United States
State Missouri
County Barry
Township Flat Creek
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.42 sq mi (8.87 km2)
 • Land3.42 sq mi (8.86 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
1,319 ft (402 m)
Population
 (2020) [3]
 • Total
3,186
 • Estimate 
(2024)
3,247
 • Density931.93/sq mi (359.86/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
65623, 65625
Area code 417
FIPS code 29-11890 [4]
GNIS feature ID2393769 [2]
Website cityofcassville.com

Cassville is a city in Flat Creek Township, Barry County, Missouri, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population of Cassville was 3,186. [5] Cassville is one of the primary markets and job centers for an estimated 14,000 people living in the surrounding area. [6] It is the county seat of Barry County. [7]

Contents

History

The land which would be called Cassville was platted in 1845. [8] A post office was set up the same year. [9] The community was named after Lewis Cass, a former United States Senator and Secretary of War. [10] Cassville was incorporated on March 3, 1847. [11]

During the forced removal of the Cherokee people along the Trail of Tears, a group traveling the northern route made a stop in Cassville, Missouri. According to the journal of Reverend Daniel S. Butrick, who accompanied the Cherokee on their journey. [12]

This event is one of many documented instances of violence against Cherokee people during their forced relocation under the Indian Removal Act of 1830. The Trail of Tears resulted in the deaths of thousands of Cherokee due to exposure, disease, and mistreatment by both U.S. government agents and civilians. [13]

Cassville served as the Confederate capital of Missouri for one week from October 31 to November 7, 1861. This ended abruptly when the duly elected governor of the State, Claiborne F. Jackson, and his political and military allies were pushed further south by the invading Union army. The Battle of Pea Ridge later secured Missouri for the Union. [14]

WPA mural, Flora and Fauna of the Region by Edward Winter, in Cassville post office Mural in Cassville, MO.jpg
WPA mural, Flora and Fauna of the Region by Edward Winter, in Cassville post office

The city was connected by rail via the Cassville & Exeter Railroad from July 4, 1896 to September 11, 1956. [15]

The Cassville Ranger Station Historic District, Natural Bridge Archaeological Site, and six sites in Roaring River State Park are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. [16]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870 287—
1890 626—
1900 70212.1%
1910 78111.3%
1920 1,00228.3%
1930 1,0161.4%
1940 1,21419.5%
1950 1,44118.7%
1960 1,4510.7%
1970 1,91031.6%
1980 2,0919.5%
1990 2,37113.4%
2000 2,89021.9%
2010 3,26613.0%
2020 3,186−2.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census [17] of 2010, there were 3,266 people, 1,275 households, and 848 families living in the city. The population density was 1,014.3 inhabitants per square mile (391.6/km2). There were 1,402 housing units at an average density of 435.4 per square mile (168.1/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.8% White, 0.4% African American, 1.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 2.1% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.6% of the population.

There were 1,275 households, of which 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.9% were married couples living together, 13.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.5% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.

The median age in the city was 40.5 years. 23.8% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 19.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.8% male and 53.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census [4] of 2000, there were 2,890 people, 1,194 households, and 770 families living in the city. The population density was 1,046.0 inhabitants per square mile (403.9/km2). There were 1,307 housing units at an average density of 473.0 per square mile (182.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.03% African American, 0.73% Native American, 0.69% Asian, 1.11% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.63% of the population.

There were 1,194 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.5% were non-families. 31.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 18.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,351, and the median income for a family was $34,074. Males had a median income of $22,952 versus $19,120 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,660. About 12.3% of families and 15.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 12.4% of those age 65 or over.

Government

The City of Cassville is managed by four-member Board of Aldermen (City Council) with Jon Horner serving as the Mayor. Richard Asbill serves as City Administrator.

Roaring River Spring is the source of Roaring River. The average daily flow is 20.4 million gallons of water. The cave runs over 220 feet deep. Roaring River Spring.jpg
Roaring River Spring is the source of Roaring River. The average daily flow is 20.4 million gallons of water. The cave runs over 220 feet deep.

Education

Cassville R-IV School District operates one elementary school, one middle school, one intermediate school, and Cassville High School. [19]

Cassville has a public library, a branch of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. [20]

Crowder College offers two-year degree programs in Cassville.

Since August 2022 the Cassville school uses corporal punishment again.

Transportation

The city owns a small general aviation airport two miles northwest of Cassville, named the Cassville Municipal Airport. [21]

Notable people

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.22 square miles (8.34 km2), all land. [22] Located in the Ozarks, Cassville and its surrounding area have a densely forested hilly terrain. The city, itself, sits on Flat Creek. [23] Located south of Cassville, Roaring River State Park is a popular recreation spot for hiking, fishing, and camping. [24]

Climate

Climate in this area is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "Cfa" (Humid Subtropical Climate). [25]

Climate data for Cassville, Missouri (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1911–present)
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecYear
Record high °F (°C)77
(25)		86
(30)		86
(30)		92
(33)		92
(33)		101
(38)		106
(41)		108
(42)		102
(39)		96
(36)		85
(29)		78
(26)		108
(42)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)43.6
(6.4)		48.9
(9.4)		58.0
(14.4)		67.3
(19.6)		74.6
(23.7)		82.7
(28.2)		87.0
(30.6)		86.8
(30.4)		79.6
(26.4)		69.6
(20.9)		57.2
(14.0)		46.9
(8.3)		66.9
(19.4)
Daily mean °F (°C)33.4
(0.8)		37.6
(3.1)		46.5
(8.1)		55.4
(13.0)		64.2
(17.9)		72.4
(22.4)		76.6
(24.8)		75.7
(24.3)		67.8
(19.9)		57.7
(14.3)		46.1
(7.8)		36.7
(2.6)		55.8
(13.2)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)23.2
(−4.9)		26.3
(−3.2)		35.0
(1.7)		43.5
(6.4)		53.8
(12.1)		62.1
(16.7)		66.2
(19.0)		64.6
(18.1)		56.0
(13.3)		45.8
(7.7)		35.0
(1.7)		26.5
(−3.1)		44.8
(7.1)
Record low °F (°C)−19
(−28)		−24
(−31)		−2
(−19)		17
(−8)		26
(−3)		36
(2)		41
(5)		39
(4)		29
(−2)		15
(−9)		2
(−17)		−15
(−26)		−24
(−31)
Average precipitation inches (mm)2.50
(64)		2.32
(59)		3.88
(99)		5.00
(127)		6.18
(157)		4.77
(121)		4.20
(107)		3.27
(83)		4.56
(116)		3.77
(96)		3.87
(98)		3.09
(78)		47.41
(1,204)
Source: NOAA [26] [27]

References

  1. ↑ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 28, 2022.
  2. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cassville, Missouri
  3. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2024" . Retrieved May 30, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved 2021-12-13.
  6. ↑ "Cassville, MO". www.cityofcassville.com. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  7. ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  8. ↑ Eaton, David Wolfe (1916). How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named. The State Historical Society of Missouri. p. 206.
  9. ↑ "Notification Service | Post Offices". 2011-07-03. Archived from the original on 2011-07-03. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  10. ↑ "Barry County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 30 August 2016.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  11. ↑ "Cassville". www.barrycomuseum.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  12. ↑ Butrick, Daniel S. Cherokee Removal: The Journal of Rev. Daniel S. Butrick, May 19, 1838 – April 1, 1839. Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1998, p. 14. WorldCat.
  13. ↑ Perdue, Theda, and Michael D. Green. The Cherokee Nation and the Trail of Tears. Viking, 2007.
  14. ↑ "One week in Cassville during the Civil War". thelibrary.org. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  15. ↑ "The Shortest Railroad in America, Exeter, MO".
  16. ↑ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  17. ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  18. ↑ "Roaring River State Park Fishing Hours" . Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  19. ↑ "Cassville R-IV School District". Great Schools. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  20. ↑ "Locations". Barry-Lawrence Regional Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
  21. ↑ "AirNav: 94K - Cassville Municipal Airport".
  22. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-07-08.
  23. ↑ DeLorme Mapping Company. (1998), Missouri atlas & gazetteer : topo map of the entire state, back roads, outdoor recreation, DeLorme, ISBN   0-89933-224-2, OCLC   38993304
  24. ↑ drupal.symposiarch (2010-12-10). "Roaring River State Park". mostateparks.com. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
  25. ↑ Climate Summary for Cassville, Missouri
  26. ↑ "NowData – NOAA Online Weather Data". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
  27. ↑ "Station: Cassville, MO". U.S. Climate Normals 2020: U.S. Monthly Climate Normals (1991-2020). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 3, 2021.
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