Ripley County, Missouri

Ripley County is a county along the southern border of Missouri, United States. In 2010, 14,100 people lived there.[1] The county seat and largest city is Doniphan.[2]

Ripley County
Ripley County Courthouse in Doniphan
Ripley County Courthouse in Doniphan
Map of Missouri highlighting Ripley County
Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
Map of the United States highlighting Missouri
Missouri's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 36°40′N 90°52′W
Country United States
State Missouri
FoundedJanuary 5, 1833
Named forEleazer Wheelock Ripley
SeatDoniphan
Largest cityDoniphan
Area
  Total632 sq mi (1,640 km2)
  Land630 sq mi (1,600 km2)
  Water2.1 sq mi (5 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2010)
  Total14,100
  Estimate 
(2018)
13,401
  Density22/sq mi (8.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district8th
Websitewww.ripleycountymissouri.org

References

  1. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.


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