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Wayne County, Missouri
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Wayne County is a county located in the Ozark foothills in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,974.[1] The county seat is Greenville.[2] The county was officially organized on December 11, 1818, and is named after General "Mad" Anthony Wayne, who served in the American Revolution.[3] As of August 28, 2023, Wayne County is designated the UFO Capital of Missouri, along with the city of Piedmont.[4]
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Wayne County | |
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![]() Wayne County Courthouse in Greenville | |
![]() Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
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Coordinates: 37°07′N 90°28′W | |
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Founded | December 11, 1818 |
Named for | Anthony Wayne |
Seat | Greenville |
Largest city | Piedmont |
Area | |
• Total | 774 sq mi (2,000 km2) |
• Land | 759 sq mi (1,970 km2) |
• Water | 15 sq mi (40 km2) 1.9% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 10,974 |
• Density | 14/sq mi (5.5/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 8th |
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