Missouri § 174.010 - State divided into seven college districts.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 174.010 — State divided into seven college districts., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 174.010. State divided into seven college districts.
For the purpose of establishing state teachers colleges and state colleges the state is divided into seven districts as follows:
(1) The counties of Bates, Benton, Camden, Cass, Cole, Cooper, Henry, Hickory, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Maries, Miller, Moniteau, Morgan, Osage, Pettis, Phelps, Pulaski, St. Clair and Saline shall constitute the first district.
(2) The counties lying south of the Missouri River and east of a line beginning at the northwest corner of Gasconade County and running south with the western boundaries of Gasconade, Crawford, and Dent counties, thence east along the northern border of Shannon County to Reynolds County, thence south along western boundaries of Reynolds, Carter and Ripley counties to the state line, shall constitute the second district.
(3) The counties of Barry, Barton, Christian, Cedar, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster and Wright shall constitute the third district.
(4) The counties of Atchison, Andrew, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Holt, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Platte, Ray and Worth shall constitute the fourth district.
(5) The fifth district shall be coterminous with that of the Missouri Western Junior College district as it existed on January 1, 1966.
(6) The sixth district shall be coterminous with that of the Jasper County Junior College district as it existed on January 1, 1966.
(7) The county of St. Louis and the city of St. Louis shall constitute the seventh district.
--------
(RSMo 1939 § 10751, A.L. 1953 p. 495, A.L. 1955 p. 542, A.L. 1979 S.B. 2, A.L. 1985 H.B. 196)
Prior revisions: 1929 § 9594; 1919 § 11489; 1909 § 11063
Effective 1-1-86
---- end of effective 01 Jan 1986 ----
Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 174.010
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 174.010 cover?
Section 174.010 ("State divided into seven college districts.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Missouri § 174.010?
A common citation format is "Revised Statutes of Missouri § 174.010" (Missouri). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Missouri law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Missouri official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Missouri attorney.
How does Missouri § 174.010 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Missouri can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
Not legal advice. Verify against the official source and consult a licensed attorney in Missouri.