National Register of Historic Places

Joplin Union Depot

Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Listed
March 14, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73001043

About this property

The Joplin Union Depot is a historic railroad station located at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. The station was served by a number of railroads, two of which were the Kansas City Southern Railway and the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. The station was completed in July 1911. On November 4, 1969, the last train, the Southern Belle visited the station, ending 58 years of constant service. After train service ended, the station slowly deteriorated. Designed by the Canadian-born architect Louis Curtiss, the station was featured in the January 1912 edition of Popular Mechanics for its use of mining waste in the concrete. On March 14, 1973, the station was entered into the National Register of Historic Places. It is currently unoccupied. There are currently plans to restore the depot. There have been many ideas for its use, but none have been made certain. This would tie in with the revitalization of downtown. On October 20, 2021, the station was listed as a Place In Peril by Missouri Preservation, a statewide organization advocating for the preservation of architectural and historic landmarks. Joplin Union Depot supporters announced on May 4, 2022, plans for a national marketing effort to find an interested party to restore and use the 110-year-old station.

Location

Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
37.09172, -94.51190

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

South Main Street Historic District
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0.1 mi
Joplin and Wall Avenues Historic District
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0.2 mi
Fifth and Main Historic District
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Joplin Supply Company
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0.2 mi
Gentry Apartments
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Questions about this property

When was Joplin Union Depot listed on the National Register?

Joplin Union Depot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 14, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Joplin Union Depot?

Joplin Union Depot is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Joplin Union Depot?

The period of significance for Joplin Union Depot is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1911.

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