Welcome to Jerome ...
Jerome is located in Phelps County<1>.
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While we don't have a date for the founding of Jerome, you might consider that their post office opened in 1867.
When the people of Jerome refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Jeromeite<2>
Jerome is 700 feet [213 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Jerome lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area Codes for Jerome: 573 & 235<4>
The ZIP code for Jerome: 65529<5>
Communities Also Named Jerome ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 22 communities that are also named Jerome - they are located in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas (3), Michigan, North Carolina (2), Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Jerome.
Communities near Jerome ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Jerome.
- Rolla
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolla have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolla
- Rolla is located in Phelps County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 20,437 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rolla <7>
- Saint Robert
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Saint Robert have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Saint Robert
- Saint Robert is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,358 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Saint Robert <7>
- Waynesville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waynesville have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waynesville
- Waynesville is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,308 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waynesville <7>
- Dixon
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dixon have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dixon
- Dixon is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,457 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dixon <7>
- Crocker
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crocker have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crocker
- Crocker is located in Pulaski County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,031 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Crocker <7>
- Vienna
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Vienna have been provided by the GNIS.<6> 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 <7>
- Doolittle
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Doolittle have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Doolittle
- Doolittle is located in Phelps County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 595 people
- Newburg
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Newburg have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newburg
- Newburg is located in Phelps County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 432 people
- Edgar Springs
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Edgar Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Edgar Springs
- Edgar Springs is located in Phelps County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Edgar Springs <7>
- Devils Elbow
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)
- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Devils Elbow have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Devils Elbow
- Devils Elbow is located in Pulaski County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Devils Elbow <7>
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 Jerome. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jerome.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jerome. 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 Jerome.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jerome. See our Newspapers Page for Jerome.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jerome ...
Looking for more information about Jerome? 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 Jerome, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Jerome.
Adding Jerome to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Jerome 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 Jerome was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Jerome post office opened in 1867.
We also found Jerome in the book titled List of Post Offices in the United States (1870).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Jerome.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Jerome. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Phelps County: www.phelpscounty.org/
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 Phelps, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
<2> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Jerome refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Jerome may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
<3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jerome - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
<4> | When there's a risk of an area code running out of phone numbers, an 'Overlay Area Code' is created that has the same geographic boundaries as the existing area code. In this case, the 573 code has been Overlayed with the 235 area code. New phone numbers in the Jerome area will be assigned with one of these codes: 573 or 235. As a result, placing a call in the Jerome area will require 10-digit dialing (where you enter both the area code and then the phone number). |
<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 community (such as Jerome). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jerome or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
<6> | 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. |
<7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
<8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |