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Sac River Basin - County History
Cedar County, named after
Cedar Creek, was incorporated on Photos of historical people and sites in Cedar County can be accessed at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocedar/album.htm, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocedar/unk_pictures.htm, http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocedar/ceco_pictures.htm, and http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocedar/school_pics.htm. In 2000, there were 13,733 people living in Cedar County, 24.6% under the age of 18. In 2000, there were 5,685 households and 28.9 people per square mile. Stockton is the county seat. On January 29, 1841, Dade County, MO, was formed from Barry and Polk counties and named in honor of an early settler of the area, Francis L. Dade. More information about early residents of Dade County and Civil War veterans buried in Dade County, along with other interesting is accessible online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~modade/modade.htm. Historic photos of Dade County at http://www.rootsweb.com/~modade/pictures.htm. To view a list of historic places in Dade County, go to http://www.historicdistricts.com/MO/Dade/state.html. Additional historical information, including photos, maps, and other interesting links, about Dade County, MO can be viewed at http://www.dadecountymissouri.20m.com/. Inquiries to the Dade County Historical Society can be sent to PO Box 344, Greenfield, MO 65661-0344.In 2000, there were 7,923 people living in Dade County, 24.3% under the age of 18. In 2000, there were 3,202 households and 16.2 people per square mile. Greenfield is the county seat. Greene County Greene County was established in 1833 and flourished with the growth of its major city, Springfield. The railroads from St. Louis, Kansas City, and Memphis all converged in downtown Springfield, bringing travelers from across the nation to the growing Ozarks town. Later, historic Route 66 brought travelers through Springfield, further increasing growth of the city. Interesting links for stories, maps, and timelines of Greene County and Springfield, MO, can be found at http://www.rootsweb.com/~gcmohs/2nd_level/brief_history.html, http://history.smsu.edu/FTMiller/LocalHistory/spfd-grco.htm. To view a list of places in Greene County on the national register of history places, go to http://www.historicdistricts.com/MO/Greene/state.html. Two historic Civil War battles, the Battle of Wilson’s Creek and the Battle of Springfield, occurred in Greene County. However, these battles were both located outside of the Sac River Basin. In 2000, there were 240,391 people living in Greene County, 22.3% under the age of 18. In 2000, there were 97,859 households and 356.1 people per square mile. Springfield is the county seat. Lawrence County Lawrence County was formed in 1845 out of northern Barry and southern Dade counties. It was named after Captain James Lawrence, a hero from the war of 1812. After Native American nations were pushed out of this area around 1825, settlers began to arrive from Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. Genealogical information about Lawrence County and links to Lawrence County Chambers of Commerce can be accessed at http://www.rootsweb.com/~molawre2/. Other sites with maps and links to Lawrence County history include http://www.segenealogy.com/missouri/mo_county/law.htm. To view a list of places in Lawrence County on the national register of historic places, go to http://www.historicdistricts.com/MO/Lawrence/state.html. Inquiries to the Lawrence County Historical Society can be sent to P.O. Box 406, Mt. Vernon, MO 65712. In 2000, there were 35,204 people living in Lawrence County, 27.2% under the age of 18. In 2000, there were 13,568 households and 57.4 people per square mile. The county seat is Mount Vernon. Polk County Polk County was formed in 1835. See the following website for more information: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopolk/ For historical pictures from Polk County, visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopolk/polkpost.htm and http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopolk/album.htm. Inquiries to the Polk County Genealogical Society can be sent to PCGS, PO Box 632, Bolivar, MO, 65613-0632 or visit their website at http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopolkgs/. The Historical Society of Polk County can also be contacted at PO Box 423, Bolivar, MO 65613>. In 2000, there were 26,992 people living in Polk County, 25.7% under the age of 18. In 2000, there were 9,917 households and 42.4 people per square mile in Polk County. The county seat is Bolivar. St. Clair County In February 1841, St. Clair County was formed from Rives County (which later became Henry County). St. Clair County was named for a Revolutionary War veteran, General Arthur St. Clair. The first settler of European descent in St. Clair County was a hunter, Jacob Coonce. Coonce built a cabin near the current town of Roscoe near the Sac River in 1831. He moved in 1832 to an area near Brush Creek in what is present-day WashingtonTownship. For links to St. Clair history, cemeteries, and genealogical information, visit http://www.rootsweb.com/~mostclai/. To view a list of places in St. Clair County on the national register of historic places, go to http://www.historicdistricts.com/MO/St%2E+Clair/state.html. Inquiries to the St. Clair Historical Society can be sent to P.O. Box 376, Osceola, MO 64776. You can visit the website of the St. Clair Historical Museum at http://www.stclairmo.com/museum/.In 2000, there were 9,652 people living in St. Clair County, 23.0% under the age of 18. In 2000, there were 4,040 households and 14.3 people per square. Osceola is the county seat. |
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