Holts Summit, Missouri
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Holts Summit is a small city in Callaway County
, Missouri
, United States
. The population was 3,247 at the 2010 census. Holts Summit is located 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Jefferson City
, Missouri's state capital. It is part of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Area
.
. One among them was Abner Holt who with his family traveled to Howard County, Missouri, in 1819. They settled there for the winter. The men built a house in Callaway County in the unnamed community now known as Holts Summit, and the family settled in during the spring.
In 1870, Holt’s grandson, Timothy Holt, plotted Holts Summit around a general store built by his father James Holt. They named the village “Holts Summit” because it was the highest point from there to the Missouri River
.
“Hibernia Station” was once located across from where North School is now located. The train carried travelers between Hibernia
and Holts Summit. Because of declining traffic as autos became more popular, the train depot was torn down in 1934.
Holts Summit was incorporated in 1973.
In the 1960s and 1970s, winemakers began to rebuild the Missouri wine industry. Summit Lake Winery was founded recently in Holts Summit, linking the town to what is called the Missouri Rhineland
, the area defined by vineyards along the Missouri River
to the western part of St. Charles County.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²), or 0.60%, is water.
of 2000, there were 2,935 people, 1,124 households, and 794 families residing in the city. The population density
was 886.3 people per square mile (342.4/km²). There were 1,227 housing units at an average density of 370.5 per square mile (143.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.51% White, 2.96% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.27% from other races
, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 1,124 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples
living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $40,701. Males had a median income of $29,622 versus $23,576 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $16,633. About 7.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.
The first city park was opened in 1999. Hibernia Station Park has a playground area, a full size basketball court, and a pavilion with barbecue
pits, picnic tables, and benches. There is also a three quarter mile walking trail which winds around and through the park.
Callaway County, Missouri
Callaway County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 44,332. Its county seat is Fulton. The county was organized in 1820. It was named for Capt. James Callaway, a grandson of...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, United States
United States
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. The population was 3,247 at the 2010 census. Holts Summit is located 7 miles (11 km) northeast of Jefferson City
Jefferson City, Missouri
Jefferson City is the capital of the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Cole County. Located in Callaway and Cole counties, it is the principal city of the Jefferson City metropolitan area, which encompasses the entirety of both counties. As of the 2010 census, the population was 43,079...
, Missouri's state capital. It is part of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Area
Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Area
The Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of four counties – Cole, Callaway, Moniteau, and Osage – in central Missouri anchored by the city of Jefferson City...
.
History
Most of the pioneers in the early settlements were from the state of VirginiaVirginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
. One among them was Abner Holt who with his family traveled to Howard County, Missouri, in 1819. They settled there for the winter. The men built a house in Callaway County in the unnamed community now known as Holts Summit, and the family settled in during the spring.
In 1870, Holt’s grandson, Timothy Holt, plotted Holts Summit around a general store built by his father James Holt. They named the village “Holts Summit” because it was the highest point from there to the Missouri River
Missouri River
The Missouri River flows through the central United States, and is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the longest river in North America and drains the third largest area, though only the thirteenth largest by discharge. The Missouri's watershed encompasses most of the American Great...
.
“Hibernia Station” was once located across from where North School is now located. The train carried travelers between Hibernia
Cedar City, Missouri
Cedar City is an unincorporated community in southern Callaway County, Missouri, USA. It is located at 38.600774, -91.926727 , opposite the Missouri River from the main part of Jefferson City and is near the interchange of U.S. Route 54 and U.S. Route 63. Jefferson City has annexed the interchange...
and Holts Summit. Because of declining traffic as autos became more popular, the train depot was torn down in 1934.
Holts Summit was incorporated in 1973.
In the 1960s and 1970s, winemakers began to rebuild the Missouri wine industry. Summit Lake Winery was founded recently in Holts Summit, linking the town to what is called the Missouri Rhineland
Missouri Rhineland
The Missouri Rhineland is a geographical area of Missouri that extends from west of St. Louis to slightly east of Jefferson City, located mostly in the Missouri River Valley on both sides of the river...
, the area defined by vineyards along the Missouri River
Missouri River
The Missouri River flows through the central United States, and is a tributary of the Mississippi River. It is the longest river in North America and drains the third largest area, though only the thirteenth largest by discharge. The Missouri's watershed encompasses most of the American Great...
to the western part of St. Charles County.
Geography
Holts Summit is located at 38°38′55"N 92°7′1"W (38.648569, -92.116831).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 3.3 square miles (8.5 km²), of which 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²), or 0.60%, is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 2,935 people, 1,124 households, and 794 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 886.3 people per square mile (342.4/km²). There were 1,227 housing units at an average density of 370.5 per square mile (143.1/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.51% White, 2.96% African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.27% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.
There were 1,124 households out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.3% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 30.3% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 31.4% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 9.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 94.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,313, and the median income for a family was $40,701. Males had a median income of $29,622 versus $23,576 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $16,633. About 7.6% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under age 18 and 14.4% of those age 65 or over.
Schools
The first school began as a one-room building, but with the growing community, it became necessary to be annexed to the Jefferson City School District. There are now two schools in Holts Summit. North School, where there are approximately 374 students enrolled from kindergarten through fifth grade. And the second school is Callaway Hills, which has about 273 students enrolled from kindergarten through fifth grade. The middle schools and high schools are located in Jefferson City.Churches
There are a wide variety of churches in Holts Summit. Some of them are Yahweh's Restoration Ministry, Union Hill Baptist Church, St. Andrews Catholic Church, General Baptist Church, Summit First Assembly of God, Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, Shiloh United Methodist Church, Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Grace Lutheran Church, and the Community Presbyterian Church.Culture
Every year the city of Holts Summit hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Christmas parade. The Easter Egg Hunt is usually held around the first Sunday in April at the Hibernia Station Park. The Christmas Parade is held on the second Saturday in December. Floats are made from different organizations and groups, from Boy Scouts of America to the Holts Summit Optimist Club.Attractions
The Summit Lake Winery opened in 2002 and is located on the bluff overlooking Highway 54, Missouri River, and Jefferson City. Here, visitors are able to taste test some of their Midwest wines and bistro or their Native American and French Hybrid wines year-round.The first city park was opened in 1999. Hibernia Station Park has a playground area, a full size basketball court, and a pavilion with barbecue
Barbecue
Barbecue or barbeque , used chiefly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia is a method and apparatus for cooking meat, poultry and occasionally fish with the heat and hot smoke of a fire, smoking wood, or hot coals of...
pits, picnic tables, and benches. There is also a three quarter mile walking trail which winds around and through the park.