[4] Golden City was established in 1867 as a stop on the Butterfield Stagecoach Line.[5] In reality the diggings were done by Indians mining an outcropping of exceptionally fine flint.[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.03 square miles (2.67 km2), all land.[8] Golden City is located in the heart of Missouri Tall Grass Prairie country.33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.