Phelps City is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 0, down from 24 in 2010. [3] The community is 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Rock Port. It is the closest Missouri community to Brownville Bridge, a Missouri River crossing that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Phelps City, Missouri | |
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Phelps City | |
Coordinates: 40°24′02″N 95°35′42″W / 40.40056°N 95.59500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
County | Atchison |
Area | |
• Total | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
• Land | 0.49 sq mi (1.28 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 0 |
• Density | 0.00/sq mi (0.00/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 660 |
GNIS feature ID | 2587101[2] |
Phelps City was platted in 1868.[4] The community was named for Willis Phelps, one of the owners of the town site.[5] A post office was established at Phelps City in 1868, and remained in operation until 1954.[6]
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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2010 | 24 | — | |
2020 | 0 | −100.0% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[7] |
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