Parkville, Missouri
| Parkville, Missouri | |
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McKay Hall at Park University
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 Location of Parkville, Missouri |
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| Coordinates: 39°11′44″N 94°41′1″W / 39.19556°N 94.68361°WCoordinates: 39°11′44″N 94°41′1″W / 39.19556°N 94.68361°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Platte |
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| • Total | 15.41 sq mi (39.91 km2) |
| • Land | 14.79 sq mi (38.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.62 sq mi (1.61 km2) |
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 5,554 |
| • Estimate (2012) | 5,777 |
| • Density | 375.5/sq mi (145.0/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 64151-64152 |
| Area code(s) | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-56288 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0730174 |
| Website | parkvillemo.gov |
Parkville is a city in Platte County, Missouri, United States. The population was 5,554 at the 2010 census. Parkville is known for its antique shops, art galleries, and historic downtown. The city is home to Park University and English Landing Park.
Parkville was platted in 1844. The community has the name of George S. Park, a first settler. A post office called Parkville was established in 1841, and remained in operation until 1962.
The Benjamin Banneker School, Mackay Building, Charles Smith Scott Memorial Observatory, Waddell "A" Truss Bridge, and Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Parkville is located at 39°11′44″N 94°41′1″W / 39.19556°N 94.68361°W (39.195602, -94.683636). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.41 square miles (39.91 km2), of which, 14.79 square miles (38.31 km2) is land and 0.62 square miles (1.61 km2) is water.
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