Senath, Missouri
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| Coordinates: 36°8′0″N 90°9′36″W / 36.133333°N 90.16°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Dunklin |
| Area | |
| - Total | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| - Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| - Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 256 ft (CRAZY LIKE A DRAGON WITH A HEMORRHOID m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 1,650 |
| - Density | 865.3/sq mi (334.1/km2) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 63876 |
| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-66638[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 0726200[2] |
Senath is a city in Dunklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,650 at the 2000 census.
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[edit] Geography
Senath is located at 36°8′0″N 90°9′36″W / 36.133333°N 90.16°W (36.133308, -90.160078)[3].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km²), of which 1.9 square miles (4.9 km²) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) (2%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 1,650 people, 688 households, and 427 families residing in the city. The population density was 865.3 people per square mile (333.5/km²). There were 783 housing units at an average density of 410.6/sq mi (158.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.76% White, 0.55% African American, 0.36% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 6.48% from other races, and 0.79% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.58% of the population.
There were 688 households, of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.8% were non-families. Of all households, 34.2% were made up of individuals and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.26 and the average family size was 2.89.
Of the city's population, 22.5% were under the age of 18, 7.2% were from 18 to 24, 24.7% were from 25 to 44, 20.8% were from 45 to 64, and 24.8% were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 88.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $20,938, and the median income for a family was $24,458. Males had a median income of $24,345 versus $16,845 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,434. About 21.8% of families and 29.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.9% of those under age 18 and 19.4% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Folklore
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For nearly a century a ghost light reportedly has been spotted near Senath. The location of the ghost light is a few miles from the town, but it is commonly referred to as the "Senath Light". Several legends have been passed down about the light. Some have involved the death of a young man by hanging. A tree that hangs over the road to the light is known by locals as the hanging tree. Since the area was at one time a swamp, the light is believed by some to be a sort of swamp gas. The legend of the Senath Light is one of several local legends. Others include the famous Cry Baby Bridge, where people have claimed to hear a baby crying, but could see nothing but darkness.
A personal account: In 1970 at Arkansas State University, in Jonesboro, AR, the tale of the Senath Lights was well known, and resulted in numerous student trips.
One night, three of us decided to travel there, and see for ourselves. We had vague directions to take a certain road, look for a small road going leading into a field, and then park under the "hanging tree" found there. Under the hanging tree we could expect our car to die, the electronics to go haywire, and to see the mysterious light. While trying to find the road into the field, we saw a ball of light off the road to our right. It was very dark and we couldn't tell how far away it was, so we couldn't really judge it size. But, it floated silently at least 10 feet off the ground. I urged the driver to stop, so we could get a closer look at it, but he snapped back: "this isn't the right place", and kept driving. (Apparently he preferred to be anywhere else, but around the light.)
As we were driving off, about 15-20 seconds later, it just disappeared. It did not travel in any direction, it just sort of "went out". It was a very bright, soft ball of light, of many colors. I have absolutely no idea what it was, but I am pretty certain it was not anything man-made. Maybe swamp gas, piezoelectric effect, or something else., but not man-made. The closest thing I have ever seen to it, is looking at a street light in total darkness, without my extremely strong glasses. The light then becomes diffused, with no defined edges, and a blend of colors. Very, very similar in appearance.
After the driver took us to the "right" spot by the hanging tree, we saw nothing, and the car electronics worked fine. Disappointed, we left after about 30 minutes, and never returned.
[edit] Notable native
- Onie Wheeler - bluegrass/country/rockabilly musician who died onstage at the Grand Ole Opry. [1]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. http://geonames.usgs.gov. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2005-05-03. http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
[edit] External links
- Senath, Missouri is at coordinates 36°08′00″N 90°09′36″W / 36.133308°N 90.160078°WCoordinates: 36°08′00″N 90°09′36″W / 36.133308°N 90.160078°W
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