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Kirkwood

Missouri · MO
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About Kirkwood

City in Missouri, United States
1853Established
29,461Population
9.2 sq miArea
659 ftElevation

Kirkwood is an inner-ring suburb of St. Louis located in western St. Louis County, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 29,461. Founded in 1853, the city is named after James P. Kirkwood, chief engineer of the Pacific Railroad. It was the first planned suburb located west of the Mississippi River.

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A Heat Advisory is in effect, with Chance Showers And Thunderstorms. In the local news, $50M Kirkwood apartment plan sparks tax incentive debate (FOX 2), Kirkwood cuts ribbon on train station renovations, announces mascot (spectrumlocalnews.com), and Kirkwood High School (MO) Football (maxpreps.com).

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