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Murphysburg Treasure Hunt
The Murphysburg Treasure Hunt is a race to solve riddles, uncover clues, and explore Joplin’s rich history.
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Historic Preservation Month
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StoryHistoric Preservation MonthSpotlight
Celebrating National Historic Districts & Places That Matter
HAPPY 125TH (Quasquicentennial) ANNIVERSARY
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PlaceHistoric Homes
William Henry Picher House
421 South Sergeant Avenue Colonial Revival, circa 1899 Features: Porte Cochère and Stained Glass Transom Architects Niemann & Boonstra
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PlaceHistoric Homes
The A. B. McConnell/Sol Newman House
115 South Moffet Circa 1899 Free Classic Queen Anne Features: dentils and art glass
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PlaceHistoric Homes
The Adam Scott House
202 South Sergeant Avenue | Queen Anne | circa 1900
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