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Farmington, MO

Farmington is a city in St. Francois County located about 75 miles (121 km) southwest of St. Louis in the Lead Belt region in Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,217. It is the county seat of St. Francois County. Farmington was established in 1822 as Murphy's Settlement, named for William Murphy of Kentucky, who first visited the site in 1798. When St. Francois County was organized, the town was briefly called St. Francois Court House and later renamed to Farmington.

William Murphy migrated from Kentucky to this former area of La Louisiane west of the Mississippi River in 1798, when it was under Spanish rule. Calderon was searching for the ideal site to relocate his family. Tradition holds that he was aided by a local Native American, likely Osage, in finding a spring near here. Deciding that this was an excellent place to settle, Murphy acquired a Spanish Land Grant, allowing him and his family to found a community along the St. Francois River.

In his travels back to Kentucky, Murphy died. His wife Sarah and their grown sons carried out establishing the settlement around 1800. They named it Murphy's Settlement. Sarah is known to have founded the first Protestant Sunday School west of the Mississippi River. Because Spanish law barred any religious services that were not Roman Catholic, Sarah and her students conducted classes in secret. The United States acquired this area as part of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. It was later designated as part of the Missouri Territory. A post office in Murphy's Settlement was opened in 1817.

Missouri was admitted as a state in 1821 as part of the Missouri Compromise. In 1822, William Crawford Murphy contributed 52 acres (210,000 m2) of land here for the county seat of what was soon to be St. Francois County.

Farmington is located at 37°46′55″N 90°25′20″W (37.781932, −90.422145). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.39 square miles (24.32 km2), of which 9.35 square miles (24.22 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.

Farmington places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Parkland Health Center offers comprehensive healthcare services, ensuring the community stays healthy and active. Farmington Civic Center is a hub for fitness enthusiasts, featuring two indoor pools, an indoor track, and full-sized gymnasiums for various sports activities. For those interested in physical well-being, Massage & Skin Works and Amethyst & Sage Massage offer massage therapy. Outdoor enthusiasts can participate in the CannaHike at Taum Sauk Mountain, combining hiking with educational experiences. For holistic health services, Holistic Home Health and Community Services offers tailored health plans and support. The Midwest Orthopedic specializes in physical therapy and rehabilitation, helping individuals recover and maintain mobility.

Top sites in Farmington, MO are Farmington Water Park & Splash Pad, Engler Ball Park, and Crown Pointe Golf Club.

Population: 19,165 (2024). Zip code: 63640. Area code: 573. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Area: 9.55 sq mi (24.74 km2).

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What is the race population in Farmington, MO?

Farmington is a city located in Ste. Genevieve County and St. Francois County Missouri. The average household income in Farmington is $66,741 with a poverty rate of 17.1%. The median age in Farmington is 38 years: 38.2 years for males, and 37.8 years for females. The racial composition of Farmington was White: 89.08%, Black or African American: 5.82%, Other race: 2.33%, Two or more races: 2.02%, Asian: 0.64%, and Native American: 0.11%.

Is Farmington, MO a good place to live?

Farmington is a town in Missouri. Farmington is in St. Francois County. Living in Farmington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Residents of Farmington tend to be conservative. The public schools in Farmington are above average.

What is Farmington, Missouri famous for?

Just one hour south of St. Louis at the edge of the beautiful Ozark mountains you will discover Farmington, Missouri. Surrounded by nine of Missouri’s most scenic state parks, challenging golf courses, an extreme off-road recreation area, hiking trails, and fifteen award-winning vineyards and wineries, Farmington is the perfect destination. The Parkland offers some of the best spots for camping, fishing, and hiking in the state. You can enjoy an ATV ride at St Joe State Park and get in a round of disc golf at one of our two nationally recognized disc golf courses.

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Discover Farmington MO

Farmington Water Park & Splash Pad

Engler Ball Park

Crown Pointe Golf Club

Parkland Health Center

Farmington Civic Center 

Massage & Skin Works

Amethyst & Sage Massage

Taum Sauk Mountain

Holistic Home Health and Community Services 

Midwest Orthopedic

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