Worland, Missouri
Worland | |
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Interactive map of Worland | |
| Coordinates: 38°11′16″N 94°35′31″W / 38.18778°N 94.59194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Bates County |
| Platted | 1888 |
Worland is an unincorporated community in western Bates County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1] The community is on Missouri Route U one mile from the Missouri-Kansas border. Butler is 14 miles to the northeast.[2]
History
Worland was platted in 1888, and named after Harry Worland, who ran a local pharmacy.[3] A post office called Worland was established in 1887, and remained in operation until 1952.[4]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 113 | — | |
| 1910 | 159 | 40.7% | |
| 1920 | 132 | −17.0% | |
| 1930 | 152 | 15.2% | |
| 1940 | 115 | −24.3% | |
| 1950 | 40 | −65.2% | |
| 1960 | 57 | 42.5% | |
| Missouri Census Data Center[5] | |||
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Worland, Missouri
- ↑ Missouri Atlas & Gazetteer, DeLorme, 1st ed. 1998, p. 42 ISBN 0899332242
- ↑ "Bates County Place Names, 1928-1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ↑ "Missouri Population 1900-1990 (All Incorporated Places)" (PDF). Missouri Census Data Center. University of Missouri Center for Health Policy. Retrieved May 5, 2026.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |