Cedar County, Missouri

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|499|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|474|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|24|sqmi}} (4.8%) is water.{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_29.txt |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131021170230/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_29.txt |url-status=dead |archive-date=October 21, 2013 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2014 |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files }} The water area includes various rivers and Stockton Lake.

• St. Clair County (north)
• Polk County (east)
• Dade County (south)
• Vernon County (west)

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{{US Census population

|1850= 3361

|1860= 6637

|1870= 9474

|1880= 10741

|1890= 15620

|1900= 16923

|1910= 16080

|1920= 13933

|1930= 11136

|1940= 11697

|1950= 10663

|1960= 9185

|1970= 9424

|1980= 11894

|1990= 12093

|2000= 13733

|2010= 13982

|2020= 14188

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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |title=U.S. Decennial Census |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2014}}
1790–1960{{cite web |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |title=Historical Census Browser |publisher=University of Virginia Library |access-date=November 14, 2014}} 1900–1990{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/mo190090.txt |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2014}}
1990–2000{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |url-status=live |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=November 14, 2014}} 2010–2020

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As of the 2000 census, there were 13,733 people, 5,685 households, and 3,894 families residing in the county.{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=May 14, 2011 |title=U.S. Census website }} The population density was {{convert|29|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 6,813 housing units at an average density of {{convert|14|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units }}. The racial makeup of the county was 96.58% White, 0.32% Black or African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.50% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. Approximately 1.11% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 5,685 households, out of which 27.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.50% were married couples living together, 7.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.50% were non-families. 28.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.60% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 22.80% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 20.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $26,694, and the median income for a family was $32,710. Males had a median income of $25,017 versus $17,594 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,356. 17.40% of the population and 11.60% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.80% of those under the age of 18 and 14.20% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

According to the Association of Religion Data Archives County Membership Report (2010), Cedar County is regarded as being part of the Bible Belt, with evangelical Protestantism being the most predominant religion. The most predominant denominations among residents in Cedar County who adhere to a religion are Southern Baptists (35.02%), Christian churches and churches of Christ (11.49%), and Assemblies of God (9.56%).

• [http://www.eldo.k12.mo.us/ El Dorado Springs R-II School District] – El Dorado Springs
• El Dorado Springs Elementary School (PK-05)
• El Dorado Springs Middle School (06-08)
• El Dorado Springs High School (09-12)
• [http://www.stockton.k12.mo.us/ Stockton R-I School District] – Stockton
• Stockton Elementary School (PK-04)
• Stockton Middle School (05-08)
• Stockton High School (09-12)

• [http://agapeboardingschool.org/ Agape Boarding School] – Stockton (01-12) – Baptist – Boys
• [https://web.archive.org/web/20111130035059/http://eldomo.org/christianschool.php El Dorado Christian School] – El Dorado Springs (PK-12) – Church of God

• Cedar County Library District{{cite web |last=Breeding |first=Marshall |title=Cedar County Library District |publisher=Libraries.org |url=https://librarytechnology.org/library/20441 |access-date=May 8, 2017}}

• Caplinger Mills
• El Dorado Springs
• Jerico Springs
• Stockton (county seat)
• Umber View Heights

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• Arnica
• Bearcreek
• Cane Hill
• Caplinger Mills
• Cedar Springs
• Filley
• Lebeck
• Needmore
• Olympia
• Osiris
• Pacetown
• Rowland

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• Kate Austin — feminist writer and anarchist
• Emil Liston — basketball coach and administrator, member of the Basketball Hall of Fame
• Eugene McCown — jazz pianist and painter

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{{Missouri county elected officials

| name =Cedar County, Missouri

| assessor =Leah Morton

| assessorparty =Republican

| circuitclerk =Sarah Turner

| circuitclerkparty =Republican

| countyclerk =Chrislynn Price

| countyclerkparty =Republican

| presiding =Kenneth Thornton

| presidingparty =Republican

| district1 =Don Boultinghouse

| district1party =Republican

| district2 =Ted Anderson

| district2party =Republican

| collector =Lisa Nelson

| collectorparty =Republican

| coroner =Danny Leo Greene

| coronerparty =Republican

| prosecutor =Ty Gaither

| prosecutorparty =Republican

| administrator =Charlotte Haden

| administratorparty=Republican

| recorder =Melissa Heskett

| recorderparty =Republican

| sheriff =James "Jim Bob" McCrary

| sheriffparty =Republican

| surveyor =Mark Francis

| surveyorparty =Republican

| treasurer =Carla Lowe

| treasurerparty =Republican

}}

The Republican Party completely controls politics at the local level in Cedar County. Republicans hold all of the elected positions in the county.

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Cedar County is split between two of Missouri's legislative districts that elect members of the Missouri House of Representatives. Both are represented by Republicans.

• District 125 — [https://house.mo.gov/memberdetails.aspx?district=125 Dane Diehl] (R-Butler). The district includes El Dorado Springs and the rest of the northern part of the county.

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|candidate = Dane Diehl

|votes = 3,753

|percentage = 87.52%

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|candidate = Dane Diehl

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|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

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|candidate = Jim Kalberloh

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|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Warren D. Love

|votes = 1,852

|percentage = 80.49%

|change = −19.51

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|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Chase Crawford

|votes = 449

|percentage = 19.51%

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• District 127 — [https://www.house.mo.gov/MemberDetails.aspx?year=2021&code=R&district=127 Ann Kelley] (R-Lamar). Consists of Stockton, Jerico Springs, Umber View Heights, and the rest of the southern part of the county.

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|candidate = Ann Kelley

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|percentage = 74.74%

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|candidate = Marvin Manring

|votes = 688

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|candidate = Marvin Manring

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|candidate = Ann Kelley

|votes = 461

|percentage = 73.76%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Teri Hanna

|votes = 164

|percentage = 26.24%

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All of Cedar County is a part of Missouri's 28th district in the Missouri Senate. The seat is currently represented by Sandy Crawford (R-Buffalo). The previous incumbent, Mike Parson, was elected Lieutenant Governor in 2016, and became Governor upon the resignation of Eric Greitens in 2018. Parson was elected to a full term as governor in 2020.

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|candidate = Sandy Crawford

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|percentage = 100.00%

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|candidate = Sandy Crawford

|votes = 4,412

|percentage = 82.84%

|change = +14.68

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Joe Poor

|votes = 914

|percentage = 17.16%

|change = −14.68

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{{Election box begin|title=Missouri Senate — District 28 special election — Cedar County (2017)}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Sandy Crawford

|votes = 595

|percentage = 68.16%

|change = -31.84

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Albert J. Skalicky

|votes = 278

|percentage = 31.84%

|change = +31.84

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All of Cedar County is included in Missouri's 4th congressional district and is currently represented by Mark Alford (R-Lake Winnebago) in the U.S. House of Representatives. Alford was elected to a second term in 2024 over Democratic challenger Jeanette Cass.

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Mark Alford

|votes = 5,716

|percentage = 82.40%

|change = −0.35

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jeanette Cass

|votes = 1,019

|percentage = 14.69%

|change = −0.56

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Thomas Holbrook

|votes = 202

|percentage = 2.91%

|change = +0.91

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|candidate = Mark Alford

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|percentage = 82.75%

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jack Truman

|votes = 776

|percentage = 15.25%

|change = −0.25

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Randy Langkraehr

|votes = 102

|percentage = 2.00%

|change = −0.55

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Vicky Hartzler

|votes = 5,657

|percentage = 81.95%

|change = +0.61

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Lindsey Simmons

|votes = 1,070

|percentage = 15.50%

|change = +0.38

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Steven K. Koonse

|votes = 176

|percentage = 2.55%

|change = −0.24

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{{Election box end}}

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|candidate = Vicky Hartzler

|votes = 4,406

|percentage = 81.34%

|change = +0.94

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Renee Hoagenson

|votes = 860

|percentage = 15.88%

|change = +0.46

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Mark Bliss

|votes = 151

|percentage = 2.79%

|change = −1.40

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Cedar County, along with the rest of the state of Missouri, is represented in the U.S. Senate by Josh Hawley (R-Ozark) and Eric Schmitt (R-Glendale). Hawley was elected to a second term in 2024 over marine veteran Lucas Kunce.

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Josh Hawley

|votes = 5,649

|percentage = 79.59%

|change = +4.74

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Lucas Kunce

|votes = 1,260

|percentage = 17.75%

|change = -3.85

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = W. C. Young

|votes = 68

|percentage = 0.95%

|change = −0.23

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Green Party (United States)

|candidate = Nathan Kline

|votes = 61

|percentage = 0.86%

|change = +0.16

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{{Election box candidate|

|party = Better

|candidate = Jared Young

|votes = 60

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|change = +0.85

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Josh Hawley

|votes = 4,092

|percentage = 74.85%

|change = +21.16

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Claire McCaskill

|votes = 1,181

|percentage = 21.60%

|change = −17.47

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Independent (politician)

|candidate = Craig O'Dear

|votes = 91

|percentage = 1.67%

|change =

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Japheth Campbell

|votes = 65

|percentage = 1.19%

|change = -6.05

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Green Party (United States)

|candidate = Jo Crain

|votes = 38

|percentage = 0.70%

|change = +0.70

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Schmitt was elected to the senate in 2022 over nurse and businesswoman Trudy Busch Valentine.

{{Election box begin|title=U.S. Senate — Class III — Cedar County (2022)}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Eric Schmitt

|votes = 3,962

|percentage = 76.95%

|change = +6.34

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Trudy Busch Valentine

|votes = 929

|percentage = 18.04%

|change = -6.44

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Jonathan Dine

|votes = 149

|percentage = 2.89%

|change = +0.16

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Constitution Party (United States)

|candidate = Paul Venable

|votes = 109

|percentage = 2.12%

|change = +1.21

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{{Election box begin|title=U.S. Senate — Class III — Cedar County (2016)}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Republican Party (United States)

|candidate = Roy Blunt

|votes = 4,445

|percentage = 70.61%

|change = +16.92

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Democratic Party (United States)

|candidate = Jason Kander

|votes = 1,541

|percentage = 24.48%

|change = −14.59

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Libertarian Party (United States)

|candidate = Jonathan Dine

|votes = 172

|percentage = 2.73%

|change = -4.51

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{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Green Party (United States)

|candidate = Johnathan McFarland

|votes = 80

|percentage = 1.27%

|change = +1.27

}}

{{Election box candidate with party link|

|party = Constitution Party (United States)

|candidate = Fred Ryman

|votes = 57

|percentage = 0.91%

|change = +0.91

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Source:{{Cite book |last=Dublin |first=Michael |title=United States Presidential Elections, 1788-1860 : The Official Results by County and State |publisher=Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland and Company |year=2002 |isbn=9780786410170}}{{Cite web |title=Our Campaigns Home Page |url=https://www.ourcampaigns.com/home.html |access-date=2024-12-27 |website=www.ourcampaigns.com}}

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{{PresRow|1956|Republican|3,276|1,720|0|Missouri}}

{{PresRow|1952|Republican|3,814|1,483|22|Missouri}}

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{{PresRow|1864|Republican|297|0|0|Missouri}}

{{PresRow|1860|Democratic|4|324|543|Missouri}}

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At the presidential level, Cedar County has been solidly Republican for much of its history. Cedar County strongly favored Donald Trump in 2016, 2020, and 2024. A Democrat hasn't carried the county in a presidential election since Franklin Roosevelt's landslide victory in 1932.

Like most rural areas throughout Missouri, voters in Cedar County generally adhere to socially and culturally conservative principles which tend to influence their Republican leanings. Despite Cedar County's longstanding tradition of supporting socially conservative platforms, voters in the county have a penchant for advancing populist causes. In 2018, Missourians voted on a proposition (Proposition A) concerning right to work, the outcome of which ultimately reversed the right to work legislation passed in the state the previous year. 51.58% of Cedar County voters cast their ballots to overturn the law.

The 2020 presidential primaries for both the Democratic and Republican parties were held in Missouri on March 10. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Joe Biden (D-Delaware) both won statewide and carried Cedar County by a wide margin. Biden went on to defeat President Donald Trump in the general election.

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|votes = 434

|percentage = 63.92%

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|percentage = 28.57%

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Incumbent President Donald Trump (R-Florida) faced a primary challenge from former Massachusetts Governor Bill Weld, but won both Cedar County and statewide by overwhelming margins.

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The 2016 presidential primaries for both the Republican and Democratic parties were held in Missouri on March 15. Businessman Donald Trump (R-New York) narrowly won the state overall, but Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) carried a plurality of the vote in Cedar County. Trump went on to win the nomination and the presidency.

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On the Democratic side, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (D-New York) narrowly won statewide, but Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) carried Cedar County by a small margin.

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The 2012 Missouri Republican presidential primary's results were nonbinding on the state's national convention delegates. Voters in Cedar County supported former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum (R-Pennsylvania), who finished first in the state at large, but eventually lost the nomination to former Governor Mitt Romney (R-Massachusetts). Delegates to the congressional district and state conventions were chosen at a county caucus, which selected a delegation favoring Santorum. Incumbent President Barack Obama easily won the Missouri Democratic Primary and renomination. He defeated Romney in the general election.

In 2008, the Missouri Republican presidential primary was closely contested, with Senator John McCain (R-Arizona) prevailing and eventually winning the nomination. Former Governor Mike Huckabee (R-Arkansas) won a plurality in Cedar County, receiving more votes than any other candidate of either major party.

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Then-Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) decisively won the vote in Cedar County on the Democratic side. Despite initial reports that Clinton had won Missouri, Barack Obama (D-Illinois), also a Senator at the time, narrowly defeated her statewide and later became that year's Democratic nominee, going on to win the presidency.

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• National Register of Historic Places listings in Cedar County, Missouri

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• [http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocedar/ Cedar County, Missouri]
• [http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/specialcollections/platbooks.htm Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Cedar County] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816173126/http://mulibraries.missouri.edu/specialcollections/platbooks.htm |date=August 16, 2011 }} from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books

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