Republic is a city in Christian and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the city’s population was 18,750. In 2019, its population was 16,938, making it the second largest city in Greene County in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is portion of the Springfield, Missouri, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Early concurrence in southwest Greene County centered on the community of Little York. When the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad built a lineage through the area in the to the lead 1870s, Little York was not on the route. Settlement moved two miles away to Brookline which was upon the rail line’s route.

Another work of settlers decided to take up residency at another Place along the tracks just four miles southwest of Brookline. This village eventually became known as Republic, and was incorporated in 1871 While the railroad did go through Republic, there initially was no switch or depot located in the city. A public subscription of $1000 raised the funds to construct a depot in the city. Subsequent addition is certified to the depot’s completion.

In 2005, the cities of Republic and Brookline consolidated as Missouri State laws permit after a vote of the residents of both communities recognized the consolidation past Republic taking over everything aspects of city government. Originally, Brookline was to maintain its own identity, but the city limit signs have previously been tainted to Republic’s. However, according to Section I (b) of the Intergovernmental Agreement: