Worth County, Missouri
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Worth County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,973.[1] It is the smallest county in the state in population and, excluding the independent city of St. Louis, the smallest in total area. Its county seat is Grant City.[2] The county was organized February 8, 1861, and named for General William J. Worth, who served in the Mexican–American War.[3] Worth County is also the youngest county in the state.[4]
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Worth County | |
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Coordinates: 40°29′N 94°25′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Missouri |
Founded | February 8, 1861 |
Named for | William J. Worth |
Seat | Grant City |
Largest city | Grant City |
Area | |
• Total | 267 sq mi (690 km2) |
• Land | 267 sq mi (690 km2) |
• Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.08% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,973 |
• Estimate (2021) | 1,983 |
• Density | 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 6th |
Website | www |
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