Carrollton, Missouri


Carrollton is a city in Carroll County, Missouri, United States. Carrollton won the 2005 All-America City Award, given out annually by the National Civic League. The population was 3,784 at the 2010 census. Carrollton is the county seat of Carroll County.

History

Carrollton was established in 1833. It obtained its post office in 1834. Carrollton's growth can be documented through Sanborn Maps, several of which are available online.
The Carroll County Court House, Carroll County Sheriff's Quarters and Jail, United States Post Office, and Wilcoxson and Company Bank are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Geography

Carrollton is located at . According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of, of which is land and is water.

Demographics

Education

Carrollton R-VII School District operates Carrollton Area Career Center, Carrollton High School; grades 9-12, Carrollton Junior High School; grades 7–8, Carrollton Elementary School; grades 2–6, and Adams School; grades Pre-K-1.
The town has a lending library, the Carrollton Public Library.

Notable people