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Yahoo
18-03-2025
- General
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Joplin Heritage Trail expands with two new historical markers
JOPLIN, Mo. — Two new additions are now on the Joplin Heritage Trail, providing more insight into the city's past. A small crowd gathered today on East Persimmon Street, focusing specifically on the site of the Cox family estate. Joplin Celebration Commission members unveiled a marker honoring the history of John C. Cox, who established Joplin's first homestead in 1838. Despite some additions, Cox's original home is still on the property and is still in his family, one of Mr. Cox's descendants currently lives there. 'It's important, I think, for every community to know and preserve its history. And, to do this for John C. Cox and his family was just, wow. Could have knocked us over with a feather. It really, really means a lot,' said Michael Apfel, John C. Cox's great-great grandson. 'Come to the storyboard and learn about him. He was friends with Reverend Joplin, who he named the city for. We're talking about almost 30 years before the city became incorporated. And the things that he did from being the first postmaster, to surveyor, all kinds of jobs he had in the area as Jasper County itself was being developed. And, he put Joplin on the map,' said Patrick Tuttle, Joplin CVB director/ Joplin Celebrations Commission member. The other marker recently added tells the story of 'The Unrest,' which details the tension between mining camps. That makes the 8th and 9th markers on the trail, which are mainly in or near Landreth Park. Funding comes from the Joplin tourism tax through the Visit Joplin budget, then allocated to the Celebration Commission. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
152 years of Joplin history to be celebrated
JOPLIN, Mo. — Although the City of Joplin's birthday isn't until later this month, residents can't wait to celebrate 'The City that Jack Built'. The Joplin Celebration Commission has a lot planned through 2026 — The Route 66 Centennial and USA 250, and two events scheduled for Joplin's 152nd birthday. Two Years Ago: City of Joplin Celebrates 150 years At 1:30 p.m., the Celebration Commission will showcase new storyboards for its legacy project — The Heritage Trail. The Unrest will tell the story of tensions between mining camps of yore. There will also be a storyboard about John C. Cox, who established the City of Joplin. These will be unveiled at the end of the Cox Family Estate's driveway, at 618 E. Persimmon. This event is open to the public. A special presentation will be held at the start of Monday's City Council meeting — focusing on Irish heritage, recognizing Joplin City Hall, and city birthdays of years past. Speakers at Monday's presentation will include Dr. Chad Stebbins, who will speak about Irish heritage. Brad Belk will discuss the significance of remembering Joplin's founding, and Patrick Tuttle will discuss Joplin City Hall's important role in shaping the city's past and present. The meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in Joplin City Hall's Council Chambers, located on the 5th floor. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
