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Cole County
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Cole County
,
Missouri
,
United States
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Overview of Cole County
Name:
Cole County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Missouri
,
United States
History (GNIS):
Originally part of the Ste. Genevieve County, later part of Cooper County; established as Cole County in 1820 and named for Captain Stephen Cole, who came to MO in 1807.
County Seat:
Jefferson City
(
Jefferson Township
)
Established:
1820
Coordinates:
Latitude:
38.5003091
38° 30' 01.1"
N
Longitude:
-92.2835173
92° 17' 00.7"
W
Population:
63,579
Elevation:
215 m
Surrounding Counties:
Callaway
NE
Osage
E
Maries
SE
Miller
SW
Moniteau
NW
Boone
N
Histopolis Place ID:
181094880
Updated May 6, 2020