Phelps City is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Atchison County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was zero.[3] The community is 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Rock Port.[2] 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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Census-designated place & unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Phelps City | |
Coordinates: 40°24′12″N 95°35′55″W | |
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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 | 892 ft (272 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 | 724280[2] |
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
2020 | 0 | — | |
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Phelps City was platted in 1868.[5] The community was named for Willis Phelps, one of the owners of the town site.[6] A post office was established at Phelps City in 1868, and remained in operation until 1954.[7]
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County seat: Rock Port | ||
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