St Joseph, MO
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About St Joseph
- • Rapper Eminem lived briefly in St. Joseph during his childhood.
- • The Pony Express, a mail delivery system, originated in St. Joseph.
- • Serving as the eastern terminus of the Pony Express made it a boomtown.
- • Legend says Jesse James was shot and killed at his St. Joseph home.
- • The Great Flood of 1993 caused significant damage in St. Joseph.
- • Named for Saint Joseph, the city was founded in 1843 and incorporated in 1845.
- • With approximately 73,000 residents, it's smaller than Columbia, MO.
- • The city's elevation is 799 feet, offering views of the Missouri River.
- • Healthcare, manufacturing, and education are major employment sectors.
- • St. Joseph offers a quiet, historic charm, a step back in time.
- • Kansas City Chiefs training camp is held in St. Joseph each year.
- • Central High School won Missouri's Class 5 state football championship in 2013.