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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jasper County

 
Clickable Map of Jasper County, Missouri and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Jasper County, MO (94) Barton County, MO (10) Dade County, MO (5) Lawrence County, MO (13) Newton County, MO (54) Cherokee County, KS (87) Crawford County, KS (79)  JasperCounty(94) Jasper County (94)  BartonCounty(10) Barton County (10)  DadeCounty(5) Dade County (5)  LawrenceCounty(13) Lawrence County (13)  NewtonCounty(54) Newton County (54)  CherokeeCountyKansas(87) Cherokee County (87)  CrawfordCounty(79) Crawford County (79)
Carthage is the county seat for Jasper County
Adjacent to Jasper County, Missouri
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1 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carterville — Supertam on 66, Carterville, Missouri — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On West Main Street (Old U.S. 66) east of Washington Street, on the left when traveling west.
Supertam on 66, known for their collection of over 2500 items celebrating the Man of Steel, was opened in 2006 by Larry Tamminen. When he retired in 2021, the Briley family took over the ice cream shop and continues its all-American tradition. . . . — — Map (db m311744) HM
2 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — 66 Drive-In Theatre, Carthage, Missouri — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
On Old U.S. 66 west of County Highway 170, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
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
3 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Battle of Carthage —
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
4 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Battle of Carthage Memorial —
On Budlong Street near U.S. 71, on the right when traveling west.
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
5 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Boots Court, Carthage, Missouri — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On South Garrison Avenue (U.S. 66) at West Central Avenue (Missouri Route 96), on the right when traveling south on South Garrison Avenue.
Arthur Boots built this Streamline Moderne style motor court in 1939, featuring a “Radio in Every Room,” at the intersection of Route 66 and the Jefferson Highway, known as the “Crossroads of America.” The motel was expanded in 1946 and restored . . . — — Map (db m251588) HM
6 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Carthage —
On Esterly Drive 0.2 miles west of Missouri Route 96, on the right when traveling east.
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
7 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Charles Pollard Wood —
On East 4th Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
8 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Dalton Gang Homestead —
On County Loop 122 0.2 miles south of Kafir Road, on the left when traveling south.
Red Oak II was not intended to be a town for outlaws. Sometimes, a particular . . . — — Map (db m251653) HM
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9 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Eliel Lanyon (E.L.) Dale — Aug. 14, 1890 - Dec. 22, 1969 —
On 7th Street east of Garrison Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
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
10 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — George Hornback Cabin —
On Kafir Road west of Loop County Road 122 when traveling west.
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
11 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Jefferson Highway in Carthage —
Near South Garrison Avenue (U.S. 66) at West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling south.
Established in 1915, this auto trail traveled over 2,400 miles from Winnipeg, Canada to New Orleans, Louisiana. It was one of the first north-south auto routes in America, with Carthaginian James D. Clarkson its General Manager from 1916 to . . . — — Map (db m251591) HM
12 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Last Skirmish of the Battle of Carthage —
On Chestnut Street at River Street, on the left when traveling east on Chestnut Street.
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
13 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Osage War — Autumn 1837 —
On South Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Osage forced from this region by State Militia — — Map (db m52064) HM
14 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Park Cemetery GAR Memorial —
Near Baker Boulevard 0.2 miles north of Chestnut Street.
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
15 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Red Oak II General Store —
On County Loop 122 south of Kafir Road, on the left when traveling south.
The Red Oak II General Store was built at the turn of the century in Red Oak, MO. It was operated by Mr. Lowell's relatives since 1921. During the war years Mr. Lowell's father took over running the store. This is where Mr. Lowell learned to . . . — — Map (db m251698) HM
16 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Rendezous At Carthage —
On Chestnut Street 0.2 miles east of River Street, on the left when traveling east.
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
17 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — The Battle of Carthage — July 5, 1861 —
On South Grant Street, on the left when traveling north.
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
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18 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Vietnam Memorial For Casualties From Missouri — 1959 - 1975 —
On Chesnut Street east of Garrison Avenue (Missouri Highway 571), on the left when traveling east.
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
19 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — War Memorial — Roll of Honor —
On Garrison Avenue (Missouri Route 571) at 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Garrison Avenue.
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
20 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage — Whee Bridge —
On Oak Street at South Orner Street, on the right when traveling west on Oak Street.
Built in 1920 and officially known as the Oak Street Bridge, this local landmark has gone by many names over the years. Locals dubbed it the "Whee Bridge' or "Tummy Tickle Hill" for the sudden drop at its steep apex, giving drivers a brief . . . — — Map (db m311808) HM
21 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Blacksmith Shop —
On County Loop 122 south of Kafir Road, on the right when traveling south.
The Blacksmith Shop in Red Oak II originally was Mr. Lowell's great-grandfather Weber's blacksmith shop in Red Oak, Mo. Mr. Lowell's great grandfather was one of the first pioneers in this area. This was the first building to be . . . — — Map (db m251697) HM
22 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Fort Hooker —
On County Loop 122 0.2 miles south of Kafir Road, on the right when traveling south.
Marshal Hooker had built a log fort on a property that he had owned a mile north of Phelps, MO on Hwy UU. The house on that property had burned down but the fort was still standing. Mr. Lowell contacted the owner and was able to get permission . . . — — Map (db m251688) HM
23 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Garfield Wiley Cabin —
On County Loop 122 south of Kafir Road, on the left when traveling south.
Characters have always been Mr. Lowell's favorite kind of people and there were none more colorful than Garfield Wiley. Ol' Garfield was a hired hand for the Bay Williams farm but spent most of his time hunting and fishing. This log . . . — — Map (db m251633) HM
24 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Hornback Cabin —
On County Loop 122 0.1 miles south of Kafir Road, on the left when traveling south.
In 1838, Lemuel McIntire (1820-1909) built a small one room cabin of hand-hewn split logs with the flat side out on a high bluff overlooking the Spring River in Jasper Village west of the city of Carthage, Missouri. McIntire left the cabin in . . . — — Map (db m251648) HM
25 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Otis Cabin/Mother-in-Law's House —
On County Loop 122 0.2 miles south of Kafir Road, on the right when traveling south.
This house and privy were new construction built in 1993. It was designed by Mr Lowell and it had a bridge and a moat around it. Mr Lowell intended it to be used by people who were staying in the Red Oak II guest houses who brought their . . . — — Map (db m251693) HM
26 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Red Oak II Train Station —
On County Loop 122 0.2 miles south of Kafir Road, on the right when traveling south.
r Lowell had always wanted to have a train station at Red Oak II. He would travel around the area looking for old, abandoned train stations that could be moved to Red Oak II. Unfortunately these train stations are in high demand with . . . — — Map (db m251680) HM
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27 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — Red Oak II, Missoura — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On County Loop 122 0.1 miles south of Kafir Road, on the right when traveling south.
In 1987, Lowell Davis began collecting buildings from ghost towns and other historic sites to create his own community near Carthage. This inhabited village features many of Lowell's unique creations and continues as a tribute to the “Norman . . . — — Map (db m251593) HM
28 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — The Parsonage at Red Oak II —
On County Loop 122, on the right when traveling south.
This house originally was located in Carthage and was moved to Red Oak in the fall of 1989. While the townspeople may fondly remember it as a local “house of ill repute,” it has since been “converted” into a parsonage located next to the “Salem . . . — — Map (db m251634) HM
29 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Carthage, Madison Township — White Oak Creek Civil War House/Red Barn —
On County Loop 122 0.2 miles south of Kafir Road, on the left when traveling south.
White Oak Creek Civil War House – The Civil War House was originally located just west of the old Red Oak. It sat on the bank of White Oak Creek near an old cemetery in which lay the remains of the young men who were killed in the Civil War . . . — — Map (db m251690) HM
30 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — A Tribute to the Volunteers —
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
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
31 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Battle of Rader's Farm — May 18, 1863 —
Near South Schifferdecker Avenue.
In memory of 18 U.S. Soldiers killed in action 3 miles north of this park — — Map (db m37182) WM
32 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Butterfly Garden and Overlook — A TKF Foundation Open Spaces, Sacred Places Garden —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
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
33 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Compassion — Sculptor, Bill Snow —
On McClelland Boulevard north of 29th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Given in commemoration of St. John's Centennial by St. John's Auxiliary Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow — — Map (db m108820) HM
34 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — First Major Lead Strike — Local Landmark — Historic Joplin —
On Murphy Boulevard at East Pool Street, on the right when traveling north on Murphy Boulevard.
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
35 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Jasper County Courthouse — Joplin, Missouri —
On Virginia Avenue south of 7th Street ( Route 66), on the left when traveling south.
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
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36 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin —
On South Main Street (Missouri Route 43) at East 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.
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 . . . — — Map (db m21868) HM
37 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin Citizens Lost in May 22, 2011 Tornado —
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
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
38 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin Korean War and Vietnam War Memorial —
On Wall Avenue at West 8th Street, on the left when traveling south on Wall Avenue.
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
39 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin Tornado Memorial, Volunteer Tribute and Children's Memorial —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
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
40 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Joplin World War II Memorial —
On Joplin Avenue at West 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Joplin Avenue.
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
41 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Mercy Park —
Near Saint Johns Boulevard.
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
42 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Osage Nation —
On Northwest Murphy Boulevard just south of East Pool Street, on the right when traveling north.
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 landmass that . . . — — Map (db m230200) HM
43 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Proclamation of Restoration Fountain —
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
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
44 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Quinby Building —
On Main Street (Missouri Route 43) near 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
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45 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Recovery Efforts: After the Storm —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
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
46 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Schiffedecker Park — U.S. 66 - Will Rogers Highway — Chicago to Los Angeles —
On Seventh Street at Schiffedecker Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Seventh Street.
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
47 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Schifferdecker Park & Joplin Museum Complex, Joplin, Missouri — Route 66 Roadside Attraction
Near South Schifferdecker Avenue. Reported missing.
Schifferdecker Park, Golf Course and Mineral Museum have been Route 66 attractions since the road connected to Joplin in 1932. — — Map (db m170626) HM
48 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — St. John's Regional Medical Center —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
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
49 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Survivor Quotes —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
"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
50 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Swartz & Malsbury Building — 422 - 428 Main —
On Main Street (Missouri Route 43) at 5th Street, on the right when traveling south on Main Street.
Built 1882/1883 Major Alterations 1930 Construction Cost Was $9,000 — — Map (db m35045) HM
51 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — The Butterfly People —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
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
52 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — The Connor Hotel — U.S. Route 66 - Will Rogers Highway — Chicago to Los Angeles —
On South Main Street (Missouri Route 43) south of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
53 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — The Miracle of the Human Spirit - Joplin 2011 — [AKA Volunteer Tribute] —
On 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard east of Maiden Lane, on the left when traveling east.
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
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54 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Tornado Statistics - May 22, 2011 - Joplin, MO —
On Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.
5:34 pm: Touches down west of Joplin 5:41 pm: Reaches Cunningham Park Highest Classification: EF5 Wind Speed: Excess 200+ mph Duration: 38 Minutes Length: 13 Miles Peak Width: 3/4+ Mile Lives Lost: 161 Injured: Over 1,000 Trees . . . — — Map (db m108844) HM
55 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Tri-State Mining Machinery —
Near 506 South Schifferdecker Avenue.
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
56 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin — Veterans Memorial Plaza —
On International Avenue just south of Newman Road (State Route TT).
This memorial plaza is dedicated to all United States veterans who served their country. It was constructed as part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Missouri Southern State College. The inset bricks came from the former Joplin Junior . . . — — Map (db m314595) WM
57 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Birds Eye View of Joplin 1877 —
On East Broadway Street at North Landreth Avenue, on the left when traveling east on East Broadway Street.
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
58 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Discovery of Lead —
On Northwest Murphy Boulevard 0.1 miles north of East Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
59 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Early Settlers —
On Northwest Murphy Boulevard south of East Pool Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
60 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Joplin, Joplin Township — Forest Park Cemetery — (4th city-owned cemetery) Local Landmark — Historic Joplin —
Near North Rangeline Road (U.S. 66) just north of East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south.
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
61 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Sarcoxie — Sarcoxie Veterans Memorial —
On Center Street at 6th Street, on the left when traveling east on Center Street.
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
62 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Sarcoxie — Sarcoxie, Missouri —
On 5th Street at Cross Street, on the left when traveling north on 5th Street.
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
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63 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Colonel James O'Neill House — 6 South Pennsylvania Street • Circa 1900 —
On West Broadway Street (U.S. 66) at South Pennsylvania Street, on the right when traveling east on West Broadway Street.
James O'Neill was born in New York on October 31, 1836. He showed talent at an early age and began working at the age of 12. At the age of 29, he invested his savings in land in the Pennsylvania oil region. The land turned out to be rich in . . . — — Map (db m272253) HM
64 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Dedicated to the Memory of Marion E. Perry and William H. Perry —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
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
65 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Elijah Thomas Webb House — 4 South Liberty • Circa 1891 —
On South Liberty Street at U.S. 66, on the right when traveling south on South Liberty Street.
This house was built by Elijah Thomas Webb, son of the founder of Webb City, John C. Webb. This prominent Webb City home was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020 as an “outstanding example of a high-style Queen Anne . . . — — Map (db m272095) HM
66 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — George Bruen House — 16 South Pennsylvania • Circa 1900 —
On South Pennsylvania Street south of West Broadway Street (U.S. 66), on the right when traveling south.
George H. Bruen was born October 26, 1856, in Penn Yan, New York. He was the son-in-law of Colonel James O'Neill. Colonel James O'Neill arrived in Webb City three years after its founding. He is responsible for its waterworks, gas lines, . . . — — Map (db m272163) HM
67 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Georgia Street Bridge —
Near South Pennsylvania Street.
First steel bridge west of Springfield, MO Oldest bridge of it's type in Missouri Originally crossed Spring River on CR 270 Contracted by John C. Guinn Built 1871 by Canton Wrought Iron Bridge Co. (approach spans added 1885) . . . — — Map (db m311971) HM
68 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Goldstein/Toutz Home — 21 South Pennsylvania • 1906 —
On South Pennsylvania Street north of West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
Sol and Julia (Meyerhardt) Goldstein were one of the earliest immigrating Jewish families to our area. As pioneer merchants, they rose to prominence, becoming one of the leading names for department stores and clothiers at 107-113 North Allen . . . — — Map (db m312118) HM
69 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — History of Webb City —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
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
70 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Jane Chinn House — 302 South Pennsylvania Street • Circa 1893 —
On West 3rd Street at South Pennsylvania Street, on the right when traveling east on West 3rd Street.
Elizabeth Jane “Eliza” Webb Stewart Chinn (a.k.a. Jane Chinn) was born June 27, 1829, in Overton County, Tennessee. Jane was the cousin of John C. Webb, who founded Webb City. She built this home, featuring gingerbread adornment, with the help of . . . — — Map (db m272252) HM
71 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Joseph Aylor House — 128 North Webb Street • Circa 1891 —
On North Webb Street at West Daugherty Street, on the right when traveling south on North Webb Street.
Joseph W. Aylor (1839-1917) was one of 14 children. By 1861, Joseph was a member of the Army, actively engaged in the battles of Lexington, Pea Ridge, Prairie Grove, Jenkins' Ferry, and Pleasant Hill. Afterward, he found himself in Texas with only . . . — — Map (db m272208) HM
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72 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Joseph C. Stewart Home — 301 West Broadway • 1886 —
On West Broadway Street at Liberty Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broadway Street.
J.C. Stewart (1844-1906) attended school until the age of 16 in Pennsylvania. A veteran of the Civil War, he moved to Webb City in 1876. His uncle S.L. Manker (1829-1900) lived here and Joseph worked for him in the grocery business before he . . . — — Map (db m312129) HM
73 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Joseph Lewis House — 103 s Pennsylvania Street • Circa 1900 —
On South Pennsylvania Street south of West 1st Street, on the left when traveling south.
Joseph Freemont Lewis moved to the Webb City area in 1884, at the age of twenty-two. He married Elizabeth Ann, and the couple had two daughters, Fern and Bernita. His home reflected his success, and the home was also frequently used for social . . . — — Map (db m312120) HM
74 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Number 1 Gun — I Spoke For Your Freedom — B Battery, 310th Field Artillery Battalion, 79th Infantry Division —
On Ball Avenue near MacArthur Boulevard (U.S. 71), on the left when traveling south.
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
75 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Pritchett/Teel Home — 117 South Pennsylvania Circa • 1895 —
On South Pennsylvania Street north of West 2nd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Stonewall Pritchett (1870-1955) bought the home from Eliza Jane Chinn in 1900. A Harvard graduate and eloquent orator Pritchett served as our city attorney and a Missouri State Representative from 1895-1897. An advocate for the disenfranchised in . . . — — Map (db m312122) HM
76 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Prosperity Junction Station and Street Car #60 — Historic Landmarks —
Near Tracy Street near Main Street.
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
77 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Route 66 Theater, Webb City, Missouri — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On South Main Street (Missouri Route D) south of East Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
Opened on March 1, 1946, Webb City's historic movie theater has served as a community gathering place and entertainment venue for generations. Its proximity to the Mother Road inspired owners Scott and Nancy Hutson to rename it after Route 66 in . . . — — Map (db m311991) HM
78 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Southwest Missouri Electric Railway Company — 1889 - 1939 —
Near Tracy Street near Main Street.
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
79 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — The Kneeling Miner — 1976 and 2006 —
On Tracy Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Tracy Street.
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
80 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — The Military Order of The Purple Heart —
On Ball Avenue near MacArthur Boulevard (U.S. 71), on the left when traveling south.
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
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81 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — The Praying Hands —
On Dawson Drive north of South Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
'71 • Conception • About the Project On August 9, 1971, the Webb City Park Board authorized an agreement between the City of Webb City and the Webb City Historical Society for the installation of the Praying Hands status at the northwest . . . — — Map (db m311984) HM
82 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — The Red Caboose — Memories of a Bye-Gone Era...the End of the Line —
On East Tracy Street at South Tom Street, on the right when traveling east on East Tracy Street.
Caboose #1115, originally a boxcar built in 1920, was transformed into a caboose in 1938 and traveled over 2.7 million miles on the St. Louis-San Francisco Railway before its retirement in 1975, marking it as the last wooden caboose in service on . . . — — Map (db m311989) HM
83 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Tri-State Mining District Conveyor Wheel —
On East Daugherty Street at North Devon Street, on the right when traveling east on East Daugherty Street.
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
84 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Tri-State Mining District Hoist —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
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
85 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Tri-State Mining District Ore Bucket —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
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
86 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Tri-State Mining District Rock Drill —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street (Old U.S. 66), on the right when traveling north.
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
87 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Tri-State Mining District Water Pump —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
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
88 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Veterans Memorial of Timeless Honor —
On 17th Street, on the left when traveling west.
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
89 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Walter Ball House — 804 West First Street • Circa 1905 —
On West 1st Street at South Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on West 1st Street.
Walter Claude Ball (1880-1940) was the son of George W. Ball, who had come to Webb City at the age of 16 with nothing and gained wealth from mining. Walter would follow in his father's footsteps, gaining wealth in mining and other businesses. He . . . — — Map (db m272203) HM
90 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Webb City —
On Tracy Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling west on Tracy Street.
[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
91 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Webb City Veterans Memorial — Pause and Pray — Memorial Park —
On West Daugherty Street at Ball Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Daugherty Street.
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
92 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Welcome Visitors to Webb City, MO, Our "Gem" of the Ozarks —
Near East Broadway Street (Old U.S. 66) at North Devon Street.
(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
93 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — William Patten House — 106 North Pennsylvania Street • Circa 1905 —
On North Pennsylvania Street north of West Broadway Street (U.S. 66), on the left when traveling north.
William Early Patten was born October 1, 1860 in Sullivan, Indiana. He moved to Webb City in 1901 in pursuit of mining ventures. Patten had previously dabbled in many trades as a carpenter, butcher, plasterer, roofer, blacksmith, miner, and . . . — — Map (db m272158) HM
94 ► Missouri, Jasper County, Webb City — Wood/Dolence Home — 111 North Pennsylvania • 1904 —
On South Pennsylvania Avenue at Old U.S. 66 on South Pennsylvania Avenue.
The first resident was Edward E. Wood, a downtown merchant. The plot for the home was sold to Mr. Wood by Patten, his neighbor across the street and business associate. Myrna has lived in the home for over 60 years. There have been several . . . — — Map (db m312131) HM
 
 
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