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Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Joplin, Missouri

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Murphysburg Residential Historic District

In 1992 the City of Joplin, Missouri, designated a portion of Sergeant Avenue as the “Murphysburg Residential Historic District.” The City expanded the district in 2004 to encompass Sergeant Avenue from First Street to Seventh Street, and Moffet Avenue from First Street to Fourth Street. In 2015 the Missouri Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to place Murphysburg Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Woman's History Month...Two Untold Stories

Woman’s History Month…Two Untold Stories

The investigation of the hidden history about Dora Kneeland and her connection to the beginning of Williams Chili Seasoning led to uncovering the fascinating true story of Mary Kirk Kelly.
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Mary Kirk Kelly: Joplin Junior College Teacher

Mary Kirk Kelly: Joplin Junior College Teacher

Our investigations led us to uncover the story of Mary Kirk Kelly. She was a teacher at Joplin Junior College and was instrumental in starting United Nations Day in Joplin around 1961. After retirement, Mary Kirk gained a reputation as a legendary American ceramic artist!
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Walking Tours of the Historic Murphysburg District

Walking Tours of the Historic Murphysburg District

Whether you’re a history buff getting your kicks on Route 66 or a connoisseur of architecture, there is something for everyone in the beautiful Murphysburg Residential Historic District.
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The Homes of Murphysburg

The Olivia Apartment Building

The Olivia Hotel and Apartments

320 South Moffet 1906, Arthur Bendelari Late 19th/Early 20th Century Revival Interior: Pompeian Style Exterior: Doric columns
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Austin Allen House

Austin Allen House

112 South Sergeant Circa 1906 Craftsman Style
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Childress House

Frank Childress House

302 South Sergeant Circa 1922 Craftsman Features: art glass
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The Olivia Apartment Building

The Olivia Hotel and Apartments

320 South Moffet 1906, Arthur Bendelari Late 19th/Early 20th Century Revival Interior: Pompeian Style Exterior: Doric columns
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Four ladies dressed in Victorian outfits

2021 Marked the 150th Anniversary of Murphysburg

HMP hosted an event on Saturday, September 11, 2021, to commemorate the 150th year anniversary of the incorporation of the town of Murphysburg.
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musicians performing in Murphysburg

Historic Murphysburg Preservation News

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