Farmington, County seat in St. Francois County, Missouri.
Farmington sits 75 miles southwest of St. Louis at 279 meters elevation, within the Lead Belt region of southeastern Missouri.
Sarah Murphy established the first Protestant Sunday School west of the Mississippi River in 1800, conducting classes in secret during Spanish rule.
The city maintains five public parks, including Engler Park and Wilson-Rozier Park, where residents participate in outdoor activities throughout the year.
The Farmington R-VII School District operates five elementary schools, one intermediate school, one middle school, and one high school for local education.
The population increased by 30 percent between 2000 and 2022, making Farmington one of the fastest-growing cities in southeastern Missouri.
Location: St. Francois County
Inception: 1822
Elevation above the sea: 279 m
Website: http://farmington-mo.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.78194,-90.42222
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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