Welcome to Conception Junction ...
The town of Conception Junction is located in Nodaway County<1>.
The location of Conception Junction has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Conception Junction, you might consider that their post office opened in 1907.
A typical abbreviation for Conception Junction: Conception Jct. (or less commonly used: Conception Jctn.)
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Conception Junction has a population of 182 people<3> (see below for details).
Conception Junction is 1,010 feet [308 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Conception Junction lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Conception Junction is within the (660) area code.
The ZIP code for Conception Junction: 64434<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Conception Junction had an population of 182 people. This is a decrease of 8.08% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 9.9% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Conception Junction had a population of 198 people. This makes Conception Junction the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 198 people, the population of Conception Junction decreased 1.98% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 202 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Conception Junction.
Communities near Conception Junction ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Conception Junction.
- Maryville
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maryville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maryville
- Maryville is located in Nodaway County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 11,530 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maryville <6>
- Albany
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
- Albany is located in Gentry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,650 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany <6>
- Stanberry
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stanberry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stanberry
- Stanberry is located in Gentry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,165 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Stanberry <6>
- King City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for King City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for King City
- King City is located in Gentry County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 980 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for King City <6>
- Ravenwood
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ravenwood
- Ravenwood is located in Nodaway County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 394 people
- Barnard
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Barnard have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Barnard
- Barnard is located in Nodaway County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 196 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Barnard <6>
- Bolckow
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bolckow
- Bolckow is located in Andrew County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 187 people
- Sheridan
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheridan
- Sheridan is located in Worth County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 174 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sheridan <6>
- Parnell
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parnell have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parnell
- Parnell is located in Nodaway County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 168 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parnell <6>
- Graham
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Graham
- Graham is located in Nodaway County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 153 people
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 Conception Junction. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Conception Junction.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Conception Junction. 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 Conception Junction.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Conception Junction. See our Newspapers Page for Conception Junction.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Conception Junction ...
Looking for more information about Conception Junction? 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 Conception Junction, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Conception Junction.
Adding Conception Junction to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Conception Junction 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 Conception Junction was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Conception Junction post office opened in 1907.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Conception Junction.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Conception Junction. 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 Nodaway, 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 Conception Junction. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Conception Junction - 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 town (such as Conception Junction). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Conception Junction 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/ |