Arnold, Missouri
| Arnold, Missouri | |
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Arnold Water Tower from I-55 North (Now Sky Blue since Nov. 2015)
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 Location of Arnold, Missouri |
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| Coordinates: 38°25′58″N 90°22′10″W / 38.43278°N 90.36944°WCoordinates: 38°25′58″N 90°22′10″W / 38.43278°N 90.36944°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jefferson |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Ron Counts |
| • Mayor Pro-Tem | Jason Fulbright |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.94 sq mi (30.92 km2) |
| • Land | 11.58 sq mi (29.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 605 ft (184 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 20,808 |
| • Estimate (2015) | 21,357 |
| • Density | 1,796.9/sq mi (693.8/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 63010 |
| Area code(s) | 636 |
| FIPS code | 29-01972 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0713393 |
| Website | arnoldmo.org |
Arnold is the largest city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. The population was 20,808 at the 2010 census.
Arnold is located at 38°25′58″N 90°22′10″W / 38.43278°N 90.36944°W (38.432753, -90.369393). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.94 square miles (30.92 km2), of which, 11.58 square miles (29.99 km2) is land and 0.36 square miles (0.93 km2) is water.
The first European settler in Arnold was Jean Baptiste Gamache, who operated a ferry boat across the Meramec River in exchange for 1050 arpents of land granted by the King of Spain. This ferry was on the King's Trace or El Camino Real, from St. Louis, Missouri, to Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.
Arnold was a focal point over the eminent domain issue in Missouri. In January 2004, the City of Arnold announced that THF Realty had approached them regarding developing a section of Arnold known as the Triangle, an area bordered by Route 141, Interstate 55, and Church Road in the city limits. The city voted in favor of the Triangle Development project proceeding on September 16, 2005.
According to an agreement with THF, Arnold would acquire the properties in the triangle and would be reimbursed its costs by THF. Arnold offered the property owners a buy-out, and most accepted. Some businesses were promised relocation either in the new development or elsewhere in the city. Others were not given this option. Some refused the offer, and the city moved to condemn the dissenting properties. One such hold out was Homer R. Tourkakis, the owner of a dental practice on the corner of the triangle formed by Route 141 and Interstate 55.
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