Kirksville, County seat in northeastern Missouri, United States.
The city of Kirksville stands 299 meters above sea level in Adair County, 90 miles north of Columbia near the Chariton River.
Established in 1841 and named after Jesse Kirk, the first postmaster, Kirksville experienced a significant Civil War battle in 1862 with Union forces defeating Confederate troops.
Three higher education institutions shape the city's landscape: Truman State University, Moberly Area Community College, and A.T. Still University of Health Sciences.
Kirk-Tran provides public transportation services throughout the city, while the Kirksville Regional Airport connects the region to major transportation networks.
The Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, founded in 1892, marks the birthplace of osteopathic medicine in the United States.
Location: Adair County
Inception: 1841
Elevation above the sea: 299 m
Website: http://kirksvillecity.com
GPS coordinates: 40.19360,-92.57940
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:06
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