Chesapeake, Missouri
Chesapeake, Missouri | |
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Location of Chesapeake in Missouri | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Lawrence |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.45 sq mi (1.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 48 |
| • Density | 107.87/sq mi (41.62/km2) |
| FIPS code | 29-13582 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587059 |
Chesapeake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Lawrence County, Missouri, United States. It is located on Route 174, approximately five miles east of Mount Vernon.
Chesapeake currently houses a fish hatchery, operated by the Missouri Department of Conservation.
A post office called Chesapeake was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1914. The community's name commemorates the Capture of USS Chesapeake.