While we don't have a date for the founding of Jonesburg, you might get a feel for it by knowing that the earliest mention that we've found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Jonesburg has a population of 711 people<2> (see below for details).
Jonesburg is 900 feet [274 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Jonesburg lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Jonesburg had an population of 711 people. This is a decrease of 7.42% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 2.3% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Jonesburg had a population of 768 people (or 6.29% of the total population of Montgomery County). This makes Jonesburg the county's 4th most populous community.
The population of Jonesburg represents 0.01% of the population of Missouri (which has 5,988,927 people), making it the state's 391st most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 768 people, the population of Jonesburg increased 10.5% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 695 people).
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are two Missouri communities named Jonesburg: This one is located in Montgomery County and the other is located in Monroe County.
Beyond Missouri, there are 4 communities that are also named Jonesburg - they are located in Kansas, Kentucky and Louisiana.
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Jonesburg. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Jonesburg.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Jonesburg. 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 Jonesburg.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Jonesburg. Our list includes 4 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Jonesburg.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Jonesburg ...
Looking for more information about Jonesburg? 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.
In addition to the Tourism page for Jonesburg, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Jonesburg.
Adding Jonesburg to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Jonesburg 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 Jonesburg was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Jonesburg on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1904.
If you're interested in how the shape of Missouri's counties, including Montgomery, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
The elevation is an estimate for the area around Jonesburg - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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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 city (such as Jonesburg). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Jonesburg or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).
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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.