HMP’s official mission is to implement
charitable and educational activities that promote and stimulate historic
awareness throughout the neighborhood. The
National Register of Historic Places boundaries are generally from 1st
to 7th Street on Sergeant and Moffet Avenue, and part of 1st
to 4th Street on Byers and Pearl Avenue. HMP’s vision
is to have all of the homes and
structures in the historic residential district rehabilitated and protected. This action has a positive impact on the
economy, jobs, property values, heritage tourism, environmental impact, social
impact, art and architectural preservation plus contributes to Joplin’s
“quality of life.” It is further
believed that restoring and stabilizing the residential historic district leads
to increased value to the ongoing downtown revitalization.
Welcome to Murphysburg Residential Historic District
In 1992, the City of Joplin designated Sergeant Avenue from Second Street to Fourth Street as the “Murphysburg Residential Historic District.” At the request of homeowners in the adjacent neighborhoods, the City of Joplin expanded the historic district in 2004. Today, the historic district encompasses Sergeant Avenue from First Street to Seventh Street and Moffet Avenue from First Street to Fourth Street. Historic Murphysburg Preservation, Inc., a non-profit corporation, endeavors to preserve the integrity of the district and raise public awareness. You can contact us at murphysburg@gmail.com
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