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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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The Homes of Murphysburg
![Douthat House](https://i0.wp.com/www.murphysburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Douthat-House-Brick-tudor.jpg?resize=350%2C263&ssl=1)
Katherine J. (Foley) Douthat House
531 S. Sergeant Avenue
Circa 1932
Tudor Revival
Feature: art glass
![The George Lavery House](https://i0.wp.com/www.murphysburg.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Lavery-house-photo-May-2022-Copy.jpg?resize=350%2C263&ssl=1)
The George Lavery House
608 South Sergeant
Circa 1899
Queen Anne
Features: gable detail & hitching post
News & Resources
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Architectural Elements
Discover the array of architectural styles represented, including National Folk Forms, Queen Anne, and Revival styles that remain intact throughout the District.
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HMP 2021 Accomplishments & Activities
Read about Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc.'s activities and accomplishments in 2021.
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Homeowner Resources
Check out these resources for owners of historic homes in Murphysburg and beyond, including federal and state tax issues, restoration/renovation, Historic Marker, Special Use permits, local ordinances, and more.