Kirksville, Missouri, United States
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About
Kirksville is a populated place located in Adair county Missouri in the United States of America. It is at 40.1947539 latitude and -92.5832496 longitude. Kirksville is at an elevation of 299 ft (981 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Kirksville".
Description
Located on the expansive divide between the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers, in central Adair County, 9.7 km (6 mi) east of the Chariton River.
History
Established in 1841 and named for Jesse Kirk, a local tavern owner. Kirksville was the site of a Civil War battle on 6 August 1862 where 1,000 Federal soldiers "routed 2,000 poorly armed Confederates". (US-M125/MO/p461)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Populated Place |
| Latitude: | 40.1947539 |
| Longitude: | -92.5832496 |
| Elevation: | 299 ft / 981 m |
| County: | Adair |
| USGS Map Name: | Kirksville |
