City of Gerald ....A Great Place to Live!

Gerald is a city in Franklin County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,345 at the 2010 census. Gerald was platted in 1901 along a railroad line. The community was named after the local Fitzgerald family. A post office called Gerald has been in operation since 1901.

Dr. Charles A. Scmidt built the Gerald Clinic and practiced for many years, before retiring in 1982. 

After Dr. Schmidt's passing the clinic building was donated to the City of Gerald in 1987. 

The building was officially dedicated in 1988 for the City Hall/Police Station.

Upcoming Events

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7/24/2019

Chamber of Commerce Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Gerald Area Chamber of Commerce will be held Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 5:30 pm at the historic Rock Island Depot.

8/6/2019

Planning & Zoning Commission Special Meeting

Meeting for the Planning and Zoning Commission  Tuesday, August 6, 2019 @ 7:30 pm City Hall, 106 E Fitzgerald Ave.

8/6/2019

Park Commission Meeting

Park Commission meeting Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Legion Hall 430 W. Fitzgerald Ave.

Recent News

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Yard Waste

(5/3/2019)   The disposal site is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.   (1st Friday of month only) Resident must be present and show a valid ID showing residency within City limits of Gerald.  Site is limited to residential use only, no contractors ...

CCR Report

(4/2/2019) The 2018 CCR Report is now available.   It is available upon request or contact City Hall 573-764-3340 for further information.

​ Need Help with City Services Schedule?

(7/16/2018) Confused which day is YOUR trash pickup day? When can I water my yard in the warmer months?   All these answers and so much more can be found on our new website. Don't see the information you need? Give us a call, we will gladly assist you.