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Welcome to the Ray County, Missouri website

Ray County was organized in 1820 and on January 1, 1821, when Missouri became a state, it was one of the original 14 counties and at that time included the entire northwest corner of the state. It was named after the Honorable John Ray, a state legislator. Richmond became the permanent county seat on September 24, 1827.

Current population is 23,494 according to the 2010 census.

Meet Your County Commission

EASTERN COMMISSIONER
Allen Dale
Richmond, MO 64085
Telephone 816-776-7195

PRESIDING COMMISSIONER
Bob King
Richmond, MO 64085
Telephone 816-776-4507

WESTERN COMMISSIONER
Jerry Bishop
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Telephone 816-645-3297 bishopwcomm@yahoo.com

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