Revere is a city in Clark County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 76. It is part of the Fort Madison–Keokuk, IA-MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
Founded on October 22, 1887, by the Santa Fe Railroad, Revere was "probably named in honor of Paul Revere." During the period prior to 1900, Revere flourished as an intermediate stop for the railroad. In 1898, Revere was incorporated as a city in the 4th class of Missouri. a weekly newspaper that consisted of five pages of world and local news including advertisements, train schedules and local markets. Circulation closed on July 18, 1901, when Talbott left for law school.
Located at the former site of the Revere Methodist Church, Ar-Del Park was dedicated on May 30, 1946, as a memorial to Revere natives John Arnold Wallace and Delmar Brown, who died serving their country during World War II. A large boulder with a plaque dedicated to all Clark County veterans is located in the park.
On July 26, 2011, the United States Postal Service announced plans to consider closing the Revere post office as part of a nationwide restructuring plan. On May 9, 2012, it was announced that a new strategy would preserve the nation's smallest post offices, reversing the earlier plan.
Geography
Revere is located in northern Clark County three miles from the Missouri-Iowa state line.
The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad passes through the community.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census The district's comprehensive high school is Clark County High School.
It was previously in the Revere C-3 School District, which began in 1924. In 2002 the Revere district ended its high school and began sending students to Clark County High. Continued declining enrollment led to a vote in April 2012 that resulted in the decision to close the school and annex it to the Clark County R-1 school district effective July 1, 2012.
See also
- List of cities in Missouri