Welcome to Freeburg ...
The village of Freeburg is located in Osage County<1>.
The location of Freeburg has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Freeburg, you might consider that their post office opened in 1893.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Freeburg has a population of 423 people<3> (see below for details).
Freeburg is 870 feet [265 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Freeburg lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Freeburg is within the boundaries of the (573) area code.
The ZIP code for Freeburg: 65035<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Freeburg had an population of 423 people. This is a decrease of 3.2% since the 2010 Census.
At the time of the 2010 Census, Freeburg had a population of 437 people. This makes Freeburg the county's 2nd most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 437 people, the population of Freeburg increased 3.31% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 423 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Freeburg.
Communities Also Named Freeburg ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 4 communities that are also named Freeburg - they are located in Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Freeburg.
Communities near Freeburg ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Freeburg.
- Wardsville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wardsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wardsville
- Wardsville is located in Cole County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,570 people
- Linn
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Linn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Linn
- Linn is located in Osage County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,557 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Linn <6>
- Belle
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Belle have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Belle
- Belle is located in Maries County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,489 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Belle <6>
- Taos
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northwest) - Vienna
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
- Vienna is located in Maries County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 601 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vienna <6>
- Bland
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bland
- Bland is located in Gasconade County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 523 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bland <6>
- Westphalia
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westphalia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westphalia
- Westphalia is located in Osage County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 375 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westphalia <6>
- Saint Elizabeth
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Elizabeth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Elizabeth
- Saint Elizabeth is located in Miller County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 346 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Elizabeth <6>
- Saint Thomas
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Thomas
- Saint Thomas is located in Cole County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 273 people
- Meta
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Meta
- Meta is located in Osage County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 218 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Meta <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Freeburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Freeburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Freeburg. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Freeburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Freeburg. See our Newspapers Page for Freeburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Freeburg ...
Looking for more information about Freeburg? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Freeburg, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Freeburg.
Adding Freeburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Freeburg in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Freeburg was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Freeburg post office opened in 1893.
We also found Freeburg on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1904.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Freeburg.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Freeburg. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Missouri: https://www.mo.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Osage, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Freeburg. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Freeburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Freeburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Freeburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |