Location
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(March 23, 1873- )
Formed from the merger of Joplin City and Murphysburg
Located in Jasper and Newton Counties
Population (2010 Census): 50,150
Metro Area Population (2011 Estimate): 176,849
Why Joplin, Missouri might be annoying
It is often erroneously thought to be named after ragtime composer Scott Joplin. (It was actually named after Rev. Harris G. Joplin.)
The legacy of its past as a mining town include unsightly tailings piles and mine shafts that occasionally collapse to create sinkholes.
Bonnie and Clyde killed two lawmen here (April 13, 1933).
Several of its historic buildings were razed during the 1960s and 70s in an attempt at urban renewal.
It was struck by a tornado that killed 158 people, injured over 1100, and caused over $2 billion in damages (May 22, 2011).
Why Joplin, Missouri might not be annoying
It was the lead and zince mining capital of the world up through World War II.
Notable people born here include poet Langston Hughes, golfer Hale Irwin, and actors Bob Cummings and Dennis Weaver.
In the first two years after the 2011 tornado, volunteers provided over a million hours of service in helping to rebuild.
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2019, as of last week, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 10 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
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