Saline County, Missouri

Saline County Education, Geography, and History

Saline County is a county located along the Missouri River in the state of Missouri. Based on the 2010 census, the population was 23,370. Its county seat is Marshall. The county was established November 25, 1820, and named for the region's salt springs.

Etymology - Origin of Saline County Name

Named for its numerous salt springs.

Demographics:

County QuickFacts: CensusBureau Quick Facts

History of Saline County

Saline County was organized on November 25, 1820 and named for the many salt springs it contained. (Conrad, p. 476; Eaton, vol. 13, p. 63; Jacob Van Dyke)

Source: Pace, Nadine. "Place Names In The Central Counties Of Missouri." M.A. thesis., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1928.

Geography: Land and Water

As reported by the Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 767 square miles (1,990 km²), of which 756 square miles (1,960 km²) is land and 11 square miles (28 km²) (1.5%) is water. It is located along the Missouri River.

Neighboring Counties

Bordering counties are as follows:

• Carroll County (northwest)
• Chariton County (northeast)
• Howard County (east)
• Cooper County (southeast)
• Pettis County (south)
• Lafayette County (west)

Education

Public schools

Gilliam C-4 School District - Gilliam
Hardeman R-X School District - Marshall
Malta Bend R-V School District - Malta Bend
Marshall School District - Marshall
Orearville R-IV School District - Slater
Sweet Springs R-VII School District - Sweet Springs

Private schools

Calvary Baptist School - Marshall (PK-10) - Baptist (Alternative School)
St. Peter Catholic School - Marshall (K-09) - Roman Catholic

Post-secondary

Missouri Valley College - Marshall - A private, four-year Presbyterian university.

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