Map of Conception CDP

Conception is a census-designated place in eastern Nodaway County, Missouri, United States. It is located about 11 mi (18 km) southeast of Maryville on U.S. Route 136. It is very near Conception Junction (which was the rail intersection). Conception is home to Conception Abbey.

Conception CDP overview:
Name:	Conception CDP
LSAD Code:	57
LSAD Description:	CDP (suffix)
State:	Missouri
County:	Nodaway County
Elevation:	1,063 ft (324 m)
Total Area:	0.76 sq mi (1.97 km²)
Land Area:	0.75 sq mi (1.94 km²)
Water Area:	0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Total Population:	111
Population Density:	148.00/sq mi (57.17/km²)
FIPS code:	2915886
GNISfeature ID:	2587060

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Conception online map. Source: Basemap layers from Google Map, Open Street Map (OSM), Arcgisonline, Wmflabs. Boundary Data from Database of Global Administrative Areas.

Conception location map. Where is Conception CDP?

Conception location on the U.S. Map. Where is Conception CDP. — Conception location on the U.S. Map.

Conception location on the Missouri map. Where is Conception CDP. — Location of Conception in Missouri.

History

Conception was built up chiefly by Irish Catholics. The community was named for the Catholic dogma of Immaculate Conception. A post office called Conception has been in operation since 1864. Conception has frequently been noted on lists of unusual place names.