Festus, Missouri

Festus is a city just west of the Mississippi River in Jefferson County, Missouri. The 2020 United States Census found just over 12,000 individuals living in the city.

Festus and its particular neighbor Crystal City are often called the "Twin Cities of Missouri".

The original name of the city was "Tanglefoot". It was planned by the name in 1878. The city's name was later changed to "Festus".

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Category:Cities in Missouri