Joplin - Where the Past is Present
BY: Juli Anne Patty
There are some towns in America that truly remember the heritage that made them the vibrant cities they are today. They shape their own futures with a tenacious vision while retaining the pieces of their history that make them unique, charming places to live and work. Joplin, Missouri is exactly that kind of town. Forming the center of what is known as the “Four State Area” of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas, Joplin is within easy driving distance of several major cities, including St. Louis, Kansas City, Oklahoma City and Tulsa. Joplin is also located at the crossroads of two major highways, Interstates 44 and US Route 71, positioning it for convenient and cost-effective transportation to all four ends of the country. more....