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Moberly, MO

Moberly is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,974 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area.

Moberly was founded in 1866, and named after Colonel William E. Moberly, the first president of the Chariton and Randolph County railroads.

Moberly, which gained the nickname the "Magic City" because of its explosive growth in a railroad boom, grew from the town platted by the North Missouri Railroad (later part of the Wabash Railroad) in 1866 to a transportation center with a 6,070 population by 1880. The North Mo. acquired the site when it took over the Chariton and Randolph R.R. after the Civil War. In 1860, C.& R. had planned a road west to Brunswick from this point on the North Mo. then reaching toward Iowa.

The Chariton and Randolph R. R. named its proposed junction for William Moberly, head of the railroad, and offered free land to residents of once nearby Allen to settle here. Patrick Lynch, who alone accepted, was given two lots by North Missouri after the Civil War for holding the site without "the loss of a life or a house."

Moberly has been a division point since 1867 when the North Mo. (Wabash) reached Brunswick. Huge railroad repair shops, one of the earliest railroad plants west of the Mississippi, were opened, in 1872. The M. K. & T. formed a junction here, in 1873. Transportation facilities brought industrial growth and the development of the soil, fire clay, and coal resources of the area.

Moberly lies in a glacial plains area in a county organized, in 1829, and names for John Randolph of Roanoke, Va. In Missouri's Little Dixie Region, it was first settled by William Holman, in 1818. William Fort boiled salt at a spring near Huntsville in the 1820s/ The Bee Trace, a pioneer trail, ran along the Grand Divide (the high point in The Grand Prairie) between the Missouri and Mississippi through the county. The Iowa, Sac, and Fox tribes gave up claims to the region, in 1824.

Moberly is in southeast Randolph County at the intersection of U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 24. Nearby streams include Sugar Creek to the northwest, Coon Creek to the east, and Sweet Spring Creek to the southwest. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 12.26 square miles (31.75 km2), of which 12.22 square miles (31.65 km2) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) is water.

In terms of health and wellness, Moberly offers residents access to various resources and facilities to support their well-being. Healthcare facilities like Moberly Regional Medical Center ensure access to essential medical services for residents and surrounding areas. The Randolph Area YMCA is a popular spot for fitness enthusiasts, providing comprehensive gym facilities and various fitness classes. Prevail Gym caters to those looking for personalized training and advanced workout programs. Combat Academy provides classes for both children and adults, focusing on self-defense and physical fitness. Additionally, the Moberly Parks and Recreation Department ensures access to clean and safe natural areas and diverse recreational amenities. For a holistic approach, visit the Moon Yoga, which offers various yoga classes and wellness workshops
 

The top sites in Moberly, MO are Mark Twain Cave, Heritage Hills Golf Course, and Rothwell Park.
 

Population: 13,904 (2021). ZIP code: 65270. Area code: 660. Elevation: 873 ft (266 m). Area: 12.26 square miles (31.75 km2).

FAQs

Why is Moberly, MO called the Magic City?

Moberly, which gained the nickname the "Magic City" because of its explosive growth in a railroad boom, grew from the town platted by the North Missouri Railroad (later part of the Wabash Railroad) in 1866 to a transportation center with a 6,070 population by 1880. The North Mo. acquired the site when it took over the Chariton and Randolph R.R. after the Civil War. In 1860, C.& R. had planned a road west to Brunswick from this point on the North Mo. then reaching toward Iowa.

What is Moberly, MO famous for?

Moberly is historic because it was home to internationally-known authors Jack Conroy and Elizabeth Seifert. Cotton Fitzsimmons spent a large portion of his career coaching at Moberly Junior College (now known as Moberly Area Community College) before becoming a national sports figure. Moberly is also historic because of its past and present position as a railroad hub and the childhood home of America’s great Army General Omar Bradley.

How did Moberly, MO get its name?

Moberly is a city in Randolph County, Missouri, United States. The population was 13,783 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Columbia metropolitan area. Moberly was founded in 1866, and named after Colonel William E. Moberly, the first president of the Chariton and Randolph County railroads.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of Moberly

Mark Twain Cave

Heritage Hills Golf Course

Rothwell Park

Moberly Regional Medical Center

Moberly Parks and Recreation Department

Randolph Area YMCA

Prevail Gym

Combat Academy

Moon Yoga

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