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'''Jefferson City''' (official name: '''City of Jefferson''', informally '''Jeff City''') is the capital city of [[Missouri]] and the county seat and largest city of [[Cole County, Missouri|Cole County]] (though a small portion lies in neighboring [[Callaway County, Missouri|Callaway County]]). It had a population of 43,079 at the 2010 census, and is the center of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
'''Jefferson City''' (official name: '''City of Jefferson''', informally '''Jeff City''') is the capital city of [[Missouri]] and the county seat and largest city of [[Cole County, Missouri|Cole County]] (though a small portion lies in neighboring [[Callaway County, Missouri|Callaway County]]). It is named for [[Thomas Jefferson]], who oversaw the [[Louisiana Purchase]] that made Missouri a part of the United States. It had a population of 43,079 at the 2010 census, and is the center of the Jefferson City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The city is the second-largest community in central Missouri, owing to its being the seat of state government and its status as a transportation crossroads. It is known as well for having a scenic downtown section, with sweeping views of the [[Missouri River]], and an active community life. Jefferson City was chosen as "America's Most Beautiful Small Town" by Rand McNally in 2013.
The city is the second-largest community in central Missouri, owing to its being the seat of state government and its status as a transportation crossroads. It is known as well for having a scenic downtown section, with sweeping views of the [[Missouri River]], and an active community life. Jefferson City was chosen as "America's Most Beautiful Small Town" by Rand McNally in 2013.
Most central Missouri television stations are located in Columbia. Jefferson City is home to two, however: CBS affiliate KRCG (specifically located in New Bloomfield), and KNLJ, part of the Christian Television Network.
Most central Missouri television stations are located in Columbia. Jefferson City is home to two, however: CBS affiliate KRCG (specifically located in New Bloomfield), and KNLJ, part of the Christian Television Network.
==Transportation==
Although no interstate highways run through Jefferson City (one of only four state capitals for which this is the case), it is a vital crossroads for several major routes that cross central Missouri. U.S. Route 50 passes through the length of the city from west to east, connecting it and other communities south of the Missouri River with St. Louis and [[Kansas City]]. U.S. Routes 54 and 63, entering from the north over the Missouri, diverge at Route 50 and run southwest to [[Lake of the Ozarks]] and Rolla, respectively. To the north, they also connect Jefferson City to Interstate 70. State highways 94 and 179 also pass through the city.
The Jefferson City Memorial Airport, on the north bank of the Missouri, is operated by the city's Public Works Department. Completed in 1948, it has a 6,000-foot runway and is used by a variety of business, government, and military aircraft. The closest commercial air service is in Columbia.<ref>http://www.jeffersoncitymo.gov/government/airport.php</ref>
'''Public Transportation'''
Since 1974, the city has operated a Transit Division ("Jefftran"), which provides bus service on six regular routes throughout the area except on weekends and in extreme weather.
Beyond city service, a Greyhound bus line operates a station in Jefferson City, connecting in Columbia with other longer-distance lines. The downtown area also includes an Amtrak station, part of the Missouri River Runner line between St. Louis and Kansas City.<ref>https://www.amtrak.com/routes/missouri-river-runner-train.html</ref>
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