Happy 150th birthday, Joplin!

Kathy Knapp, with the Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters, talks about a quilt the organization made for Joplin on Thursday at city hall. Globe |...

March 24, 2023
2:48 AM

Kathy Knapp, with the Joplin Area Town and Country Quilters, talks about a quilt the organization made for Joplin on Thursday at city hall. Globe | Roger Nomer Today is Joplin's sesquicentennial, or 150th anniversary. The city of Joplin celebrated with a presentation on Thomas Hart Benton, the Neosho-born artist who launched his art career in Joplin, plus some refreshments and a faith-based event later tonight. Learn more in a story from reporter John Hacker online at joplinglobe.

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