Hillsboro, Missouri is the county seat of Jefferson County. First settled in the late 1770s, the area provided game, timber, and good soil for farming, as well as water provided from the Big Spring which, along with two other springs, form the headwaters of Belews Creek. The Huskey Farm, one of the oldest in Missouri, was started in 1803. When Jefferson County was organized in 1818, Herculaneum was the first county seat but, in 1832, it was decided to move the seat of government to a more central location, and Hillsboro was decided upon in 1839. Initially, the town was going to be named Monticello, in honor of Thomas Jefferson’s home, but that name had been taken by a town in northeastern Missouri, so Hillsboro was chosen, it being a liberal English translation of Monticello. Hillsboro was incorporated in 1873. Hillsboro is situated east of Interstate 21, with Missouri Highway 21 passing through the center of town. Lake Wauwanoka is east of Hillsboro, Cedar Hill is to the northwest, Vineland is to the south, and Plattin is to the southeast.
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Headquartered in Hillsboro, Missouri, the public school system covers the center of Jefferson County, including Hillsboro, Mapaville, Victoria, and Cedar Hill. Its school campuses are highlighted, with directions, school calendars and contacts, and the board of education are introduced. Employment opportunities are posted to the site.
http://www.hsdr3.org/
City board meeting schedules, municipal court information, and a community calendar are presented on the official municipal web site, along with public notices and announcements, administrative contacts, and a guide to local organizations, churches, and schools.
http://www.hillsboromo.org/
Formed in 1961, Jefferson College is located in Jefferson County, Missouri, with a portion of its main campus in Hillsboro, the county seat. General information about its academic, athletics, and community outreach programs are presented, along with class schedules, an administrative directory, and announcements.
http://www.jeffco.edu/
Maintained by the Hillsboro Community Civic Club, proceeds from the annual county fair benefit local students and the community. A schedule of upcoming events are published to the site, along with rental information, sponsorships, and a map of the grounds.
http://jeffersoncountyfair.net/
Established in 1818, the county is headquartered in Hillsboro, the county seat. The official governmental site offers an overview of its services and facilities, a directory of council representatives, boards and commissions, as well as council meeting schedules and video, election results, and property tax data.
https://www.jeffcomo.org/
Small Wonders Childcare Center
Offering childcare services for children six weeks up to school age, the facility is located on Highway 21 in Hillsboro, Missouri. Directions, hours of operation, and an overview of its programs and events are put forth.
http://www.yoursmallwonders.com/
