City of Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, United States

Overview of Joplin

• Name:
  Joplin
• Official Name:
  City of Joplin
• Place Type:
  Incorporated City
• Located In:
  Missouri, United States
  

  Jasper County (79%)
  

  Joplin Township (48%)
  Galena Township (28%)
  Mineral Township (3%)
  

  Shoal Creek Township, Newton County (21%)
  
• Description (GNIS):
  2.7 km (1.7 mi) SW of Oakland Park and 9.7 km (6 mi) W of Atlas.
• History (GNIS):
  Former incorporated Town of Sunnyvale merged with Joplin on January 1, 1987. Named from Joplin Creek, which was named for Rev. H. G. Joplin, who lived on its banks.
• Surveys:
  Fifth Principal Meridian
  

  Range 32 West
  

  Townships: 27 North, 28 North

  Range 33 West
  

  Townships: 27 North, 28 North
• Coordinates:
  Latitude:37.084227137° 05' 03.2"N

  Longitude:-94.513281094° 30' 47.8"W
• Nearby Cities:
  • West Joplin 0.4 mi. W
  • Dennis Acres (Shoal Creek Township, Newton County) 2.6 mi. S
  • Shoal Creek Drive (Shoal Creek Township, Newton County) 3 mi. S
  • Duquesne (Joplin Township) 3 mi. E
  • Leawood (Shoal Creek Township, Newton County) 3.4 mi. S
  • Grand Falls Plaza (Shoal Creek Township, Newton County) 3.5 mi. S
• Nearby Cemeteries:
  • Fairview 1.3 mi. W
  • Ozark Memorial Park 1.5 mi. NE
  • Forest Park 1.9 mi. E
  • Parkway 2.5 mi. SW
  • Jessee Osborne Memorial 2.6 mi. SW
  • Peace Church (Galena Township) 3.3 mi. NW
  • Mount Hope (Webb City, Joplin Township) 3.4 mi. NE
  • Wild Rose (Webb City, Joplin Township) 3.7 mi. NE
  • Webb City (Webb City, Joplin Township) 3.7 mi. NE
  • Miller (Joplin Township) 4.1 mi. E
  • Harmony Grove (Joplin Township) 4.6 mi. E
  • Saginaw (Shoal Creek Township, Newton County) 5.2 mi. SE
• Population:
  46,818
• Elevation:
  306 m
• Histopolis Place ID:
  221838421
• Updated May 3, 2020