Built in 1949, the last of the original six drive-ins that were named after the famous "Mother Road'.
Recognized by Hampton Hotels Save-A-Landmark program as a site worth seeing — — Map (db m189152) HM
In memory of the men in blue and gray who fought here on July 5, 1861.
Dedicated by the United Veterans of Carthage, who fought side by side in four foreign wars, on July 4, 1961. — — Map (db m52063) HM
In memory of
The Brave Men
who fell July 5, 1861,
in the Battle of Carthage.
C. S. M. A.
Mrs. Cindarilla F. Mealy, Pres.
Mrs. Lucinda Hampton, [?] — — Map (db m37145) HM
The beautiful city of Carthage was laid out, 1842, as the seat of Jasper County, organized, 1841, and named for Sgt. William Jasper, Revolutionary hero. Centered in a county of great mineral wealth and good farm land, Carthage grew into a . . . — — Map (db m24311) HM
In memory of Charles Pollard Wood, who died July 11, 1898 while training at Camp George H. Thomas, Chickamauga, Georgia. A Sergeant in Company A, 2nd Missiouri Infantry (Carthage). Only person to "lay in state" in the Jasper County Courthouse. . . . — — Map (db m52065) HM
Editor and Publisher
The Carthage Press
1944 - 1969
Because of his vision and desires Carthage
will always be a better place for all.
Bust dedicated 11/96
Sculptor Bill R. Snow — — Map (db m61174) HM
In the log cabin of George Hornback the first sessions of the county court and the circuit court of Jasper County, Missouri were held February 25, 1841. — — Map (db m244868) HM
This park was the scene of
the last skirmish of the
Battle of Carthage
July 5, 1861
This park given to
City of Carthage
by
Dr. J. A. Carter
Aug. 9, 1897 — — Map (db m61203) HM WM
Side 1
Meade
Soldiers Rest! Thy warfare o'er
Sleep the sleep that knows no waking
Dream of battlefields no more
Side 2
Grant
On Fames eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread
And glory . . . — — Map (db m27816) HM
Crossroad of Destiny: Union or Disunion
The year of 1861 was one of crisis and decision making for Missouri. Throughout her history, Missouri had stood at many crossroads, for virtually all of the major routes leading from East to West . . . — — Map (db m195030) HM
In early July, 1861 units of the Missouri State Guard under the command of Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson were en route to extreme southwest Missouri to there organize and train to resist Federal dominance of the state. On July 5 the Guard found its . . . — — Map (db m52062) HM
Here are our comrades from Missouri, Patriots All.
May they never be forgotten and God be with them forever.
[Honor Roll of Missouri Casualties]
If you are able, save for them a place
inside of you, and save one backward glance
when . . . — — Map (db m61176) WM
World War II
Marvin Charles Alexander Emmett L. Alumbaugh Charles Guindell Baldwin James E. Bandy Charles Robert Berkley Stanley Bowman Clyde R. Callaway Edward "Bud" Chapman Roy Childers Herman Douglas Clark James . . . — — Map (db m61171) WM
At 5:41 P.M. on May 22, 2011, an EF-5 tornado ripped through Cunningham Park and the greater Joplin area, leaving a path of death and destruction one mile wide by six miles long in its wake. Over 160 people perished in the storm. What immediately . . . — — Map (db m108863) HM
The Butterfly Garden and Overlook is an open space, sacred place for individuals to work through the pain of grieving. Four tasks help us move into the next phase of life, each represented as architectural and natural elements throughout the . . . — — Map (db m108829) HM
Although various resources attribute the discovery of lead to several different individuals ~~ a slave boy owned by John C. Cox, William Tingle, or David Campbell ~~ E.R. Moffet and John B. Sergeant's 1870 strike is the one that put Joplin on the . . . — — Map (db m170322) HM
Jasper County, Missouri boasts two county courthouses -- one in Joplin and one in Carthage, the county seat. Actually, there could have been three county courthouses; Webb City also insisted upon having one. Bitter rivals in the 1890s, the three . . . — — Map (db m57767) HM
Joplin, at the edge of the Ozark Highland, the city that lead and zinc built, was first sparsely settled as a farming community, 1838, John C. Cox, followed by the Rev. H.G. Joplin, and others. The first post office, 1840, was named Blytheville in . . . — — Map (db m21868) HM
In remembrance of our citizens lost on May 22, 2011
in the tragic tornado that struck Joplin at 5:41 pm
[Roll of 161 Remembered Dead] — — Map (db m108826) HM
In memory of our heroic combat dead of the
Korean and Vietnam Conflicts
Korean
Harold L. Terry Jimmie E. Barcom
William M. Barnard Otis C. Carpenter
James A. Harris David L. Johnson
Charles R. Landon Robert F. Wilson . . . — — Map (db m35057) WM
Directly in front of you is the Volunteer Tribute, designed and built by Drury University to honor the 126,000+ volunteers who came to the aid of Joplin within minutes, for months and beyond. The four circles represent Rescue, Recovery, . . . — — Map (db m108830) HM
Erected by the Citizens of Joplin in honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
Dedicated June 1947
[Honor Roll of Names] — — Map (db m35047) HM
Mercy's St. John's hospital once stood here and on May 22, 2011 it took a direct hit from an EF-5 tornado, the most powerful classification for a tornado. Its path of destruction continued to the east and at one point was nearly a mile wide, . . . — — Map (db m108816) HM
To The City of Joplin
And The
"SEASONING OF LIVES"
Lost During, And From
The Aftermath Of The
May 22, 2011 Tornado
Dedicated
November 22, 2011 — — Map (db m108827) HM
Built in 1882 by Thomas Cunningham to house the Cunningham National Bank. Present facade reflects a circa 1922 remodeling when the name was changed to the Quinby Building.
Partial facade restoration was made possible in 1990 by a grant from the . . . — — Map (db m35043) HM
May 22, 2011 - The people of Joplin pull each other from the rubble. Memorial Hall becomes makeshift hospital, stage becomes the morgue. AmeriCorps sends its first volunteers to help. Thousands of volunteers begin to arrive.
May 23, 2011 - . . . — — Map (db m108845) HM
Formerly Electric Park (1909-1912), is traced to a multi-acre dairy farm in the 1890's. Charles Schifferdecker acquired the land in the early 1900s. On Nov. 1, 1913 he deeded forty acres to the city of Joplin. Schifferdecker Park eventually . . . — — Map (db m24674) HM
At the peak of the hill in the distance, is an outdoor chapel. The chapel sits on the sit of what was St. John's Regional Medical Center at the location of the old chapel. At 5:41 pm, the tornado reached its highest intensity at 26th and Maiden . . . — — Map (db m108840) HM
"It started just like any other, normal day.
We heard the tornado sirens, but we
didn't pay much attention to them since
they always go off in bad weather.
We have lived here since 1968 and had
experienced the drills repeatedly. This one . . . — — Map (db m108861) HM
As the tornado lifted, the stories began... stories of butterflies, butterfly people or angels that protected children from the storm. The stories were many and miraculous but very believable when set against the backdrop of the physical . . . — — Map (db m108862) HM
Joplin's original industries were lead and zinc mining, smelting and associated manufacturing. Joplin became the center of one of the most important mining fields in the world.
In 1906 and 1907 the Connor Hotel was built to provide . . . — — Map (db m34654) HM
In honor of the volunteers
who selflessly contributed to the
rescue, recovery, and redevelopment
efforts after the tornado on
May 22, 2011
Joplin, Missouri. — — Map (db m108828) HM
An exhibit of
Tri-State Mining Machinery
featuring the
Ben R. Markley Collection
presented to the
Tri-State Mineral Museum
by his family
as a memorial to their father
and his interest in collecting
and preserving the . . . — — Map (db m37187) HM
Before the city of Joplin was incorporated in 1873, there were two distinct lead and zinc mining communities called Murphysburg and Joplin City. Joplin Creek divided the townships, with Murphysburg located to the northwest and Joplin City to the . . . — — Map (db m230307) HM
Chunks of lead ore were discovered in 1849 on land belonging to John C. Cox, the first settler in present-day Joplin. A year or two later, one of Cox's slaves found a chunk of galena, or lead ore, while digging for fishing worms on a hillside near . . . — — Map (db m230292) HM
The initial settlers in the Joplin region were primarily farmers and trappers due to the plentiful resources the land offered. Abundant wildlife furnished a dependable food supply and from the heavily timbered hillsides, building material for . . . — — Map (db m230273) HM
Forest Park Cemetery is unique among Joplin's municipal cemeteries in that it has a long history of changed ownership and is the most recently acquired of the city's four cemeteries. An early citizen of what would become Joplin donated land to . . . — — Map (db m229706) HM
Osage Nation in the Joplin Region More than a thousand years ago, the Osage people migrated from the Ohio Valley up the Mississippi River and onto the tributaries of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. They occupied this diverse . . . — — Map (db m230200) HM
This memorial is dedicated in
appreciation to all U.S. veterans
who have served in the Armed Forces
for the freedom of our country
We salute each of you for your bravery — — Map (db m43060) HM
Established in 1831 Sarcoxie was originally called Centerville. The town was later named after a friendly local Indian chief, Rising Sun of the Turtle Band of the Delaware Indians who was also known as "Chief Sarcoxie." Sarcoxie is the oldest town . . . — — Map (db m43061) HM
The Cardinal Route 66 Park is dedicated to Marion E. & William H. Perry, Jr. for good reason. W.H. (native of Webb City) and wife, Marion believed in their community and in community service. He and Marion donated to the Webb City Park Board, . . . — — Map (db m174095) HM
Starting as a mining camp, the growth of Webb City, Missouri reached a population of more than 15,000 people in a period of about 25 years. Webb City occupied the central district of the largest lead and zinc mining area in the world. More than . . . — — Map (db m174103) HM
I represent all the 105-Millimeter Howitzers
that between 1941 and 1945 bombarded the
enemy and defended U.S. forces in
North Africa, Italy, France, Germany,
and on the Pacific Islands;
I also commemorate the thousands of
men and . . . — — Map (db m37298) HM
Prosperity Junction Station
Original site located east
of Carterville
Typical Boarding Station
Serving Communities in the
Four States Mining District
Street Car #60
Electric powered passenger car
circa 1916-1937 . . . — — Map (db m37368) HM
This plaque is dedicated in memory of A. H. Rogers the founder, and the employees of the former S.W. Mo. Elec. Ry. Co., which was headquartered in Webb City, operating over a 94 mile system serving the Tri-State Mining Field from 1889 to 1939. . . . — — Map (db m37365) HM
This statue dedicated in honor of the hardrock miner, his family and those who served the Webb City District mining industry during the past century.
The Kneeling Miner, circa 1976
Jack E. Dawson [sculptor]
Originally sculpted in . . . — — Map (db m37319) HM
The Purple Heart was established by General George Washington in 1782. At that time it was called Badge of Military Merit. In 1932 it became known as the Purple Heart and is awarded only for combat wounded veterans.
Some Gave All - . . . — — Map (db m37234) HM
Once the ore buckets came to the surface the contents went through the mill. The purpose of the mills that dotted the landscape was to separate the various rocks and minerals always concentrating on the valuable lead and zinc ore. These . . . — — Map (db m174091) HM
The hoist was the powerful mechanical engine that propelled the ore bucket up and down the shaft which was the busy vertical highway of the lead and zinc mines. The hoist had tremendous power to dead lift a full ore bucket. In addition the hoist . . . — — Map (db m174089) HM
The ore bucket and the shovel were the two symbols of the Tri-State mining era. The ore bucket transported the shoveled rock, lead and zinc ores to the processing mill. It is a simple fact that the entire mining economy fell into the hands of the . . . — — Map (db m174090) HM
This steam powered rock drill was an integral tool of the Tri-State Mining District. The only way to access the ore was by drilling into the tough limestone, chert and dolomite walls. Drill bits punctured holes into the walls to provide the needed . . . — — Map (db m174092) HM
The overwhelming majority of the mining occurred below the water table therefore pumps were on constant call to purge the water from the floors of the mines. The water pump is a reminder of the incredible depths in which the ore was found . . . — — Map (db m174088) HM
In Memory of
All World War II Veterans
This memorial is in honor of all of the World War II veterans who were involved in the fight for the freedom of America and the free world.
Whether they fought in the Pacific or European theater, . . . — — Map (db m37195) HM
[front] Webb City, (Webbville), was platted by John C. Webb in September, 1875, and incorporated in December, 1876, with a population of 700. The city was located on a portion of Webb's 200-acre farm, which he entered in February, 1857. There in . . . — — Map (db m37321) HM
Dedicated
to those of this
Central District who
served in the Armed
Forces that we may
keep forever bright
the memory of their
glorious part in the
struggle "to defend
life, liberty and the
pursuit of happiness" . . . — — Map (db m37384) WM
(full title: The Citizens of Webb City and the Webb City Chamber of Commerce Welcome Visitors to Webb City, MO, Our "Gem" of the Ozarks)
We invite you to experience our history, enjoy our parks and recreational facilities, and shop in . . . — — Map (db m174107) HM
