Forsyth (Missouri)
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 Location in Missouri
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| Basic data | |
| State : | United States |
| State : | Missouri |
| County : | Taney County |
| Coordinates : | 36 ° 41 ′ N , 93 ° 7 ′ W |
| Time zone : | Central ( UTC − 6 / −5 ) |
| Residents : | 1,686 (as of: 2000) |
| Population density : | 318.1 inhabitants per km 2 |
| Area : | 5.3 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) of which 5.3 km 2 (approx. 2 mi 2 ) is land |
| Height : | 283 m |
| Postal code : | 65653 |
| Area code : | +1 417 |
| FIPS : | 29-25192 |
| GNIS ID : | 0749958 |
| Website : | www.forsyth-mo.com |
| Mayor : | David Oliphant |
Forsyth is a small town in Taney County , Missouri , United States , located on the shores of Lake Taneycomo and Bull Shoals Lake. In 2000 there were 1,686 inhabitants. The city has an area of 5.3 km² .
history
Forsyth was registered on December 15, 1890 . In the middle of the century, plans were made to dam the White River, some 80 miles below Forsyth. This resulted in a relocation about 2 miles west of the original city to the site of a golf course in 1950. The area of the original city is now called Shadow Rock Park .
The city was named after John Forsyth , a governor of Georgia and US Secretary of State under Presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren .
Known residents
The jazz musician Charlie Haden (1937-2014) grew up in Forsyth.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Charlie Haden in the Munzinger archive ( beginning of article freely accessible)