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Joplin is a city in southern Jasper County and northern Newton County in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Missouri. Joplin is the largest city in Jasper County, though it is not the county seat. In 2009, the population was estimated at 50,208 and the surrounding Metropolitan Statistical Area had an estimated population of 174,300 in 2009. Although often believed to be named for ragtime composer Scott Joplin who lived in Sedalia, Missouri, Joplin is actually named for the Reverend Harris Joplin, the founder of the area's first Methodist congregation. Joplin was established in 1873 and expanded significantly from the wealth created by the mining of zinc, its growth faltering after World War II when the price of the mineral collapsed. The city gained additional renown as one of the stops on the historic Route 66. Provided by Wikipedia More Info

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The college of "Physicians and Doctors" opened in an early day, and today Joplin is home to Missouri Southern State University, and two Bible colleges, Ozark Christian College and Messenger College. Joplin is also served by the Joplin Public Library, which is situated on Main Street between the intersections of 3rd and 4th Streets.Joplin is home to thirteen public elementary schools in the Joplin ... More Info

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Joplin is served by the mainline of the Kansas City Southern (KCS) railroad, as well as by branchlinesof the BNSF Railway and Missouri and Northern Arkansas Railroad (MNA). The city was once a beehive of railroad activity, however, many of the original railroad lines serving Joplin were abandoned after the demise of the mining and industrial enterprises. Passenger trains have not served the city s... More Info

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