Carthage, Missouri
Carthage is a city of 15,574 people in Jasper County, Missouri, founded in 1842.
Why visit Carthage
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 14 parks and trails, 36 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 66 Drive-In Theatre, 66 Drive-In, Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District and Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Carthage
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Carthage
Carthage is a city in Jasper County, Missouri, United States. The population was 15,522 as of the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Jasper County and is nicknamed "America's Maple Leaf City."
From the Wikipedia article Carthage, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks12
66 Drive-In
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Drive-in theater on U.S. Route 66 in Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
National historic district located at Carthage, Jasper County, Missouri
Carthage South Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Cassill Place Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Colonial Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Jasper County
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Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
State park in Jasper County, Missouri; site of a Confederate victory in the Civil War (July 5, 1861)
Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum
Museum · 2.2 mi
205 South Grant Street, Carthage
Đài Nữ Vương Hòa Bình;Mary Our Queen of Peace Monument
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Vietnamese Martyrs;Các Thánh Tử Đạo Việt Nam
Monument and historic site · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds14
Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens
Sports field and stadium · 2.8 mi
4321 South Chapel Road, Carthage
2 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes36
Boomer's BBQ and Catering
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.2 mi
1123 West Central Avenue, Carthage
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.2 mi
1306 West Central Avenue, Carthage
05:30-20:00
Sirloin Stockade
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.2 mi
1027 West Central Avenue, Carthage
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Taqueria Los Compas
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.3 mi
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-15:00
24 more on the map.
History
Jasper County was formed in 1841. Carthage was chosen as the county seat, the area cleared and the town platted in 1842. The city was named after the ancient city-state of Carthage, one of the Roman Republic's main rivals (in what is now Tunisia). By the time of the American Civil War, there were over 500 residents, a brick and stone courthouse, and several businesses.
The area was divided over slavery, and almost all of the African-Americans in the county at the time were slaves. The Battle of Carthage, fought on July 5, 1861, was a clash between Union troops from St. Louis and Confederate troops led by the pro-Southern Missouri Governor Claiborne Fox Jackson. The "Second Battle of Carthage" occurred in October 1863 when Union troops confronted Confederate troops north of town and forced them to return to Arkansas. The town experienced minor skirmishes and attacks throughout the war; pro-Confederate guerrillas burned most of the city (including the courthouse) in September 1864. Historical accounts, such as Jasper County, Missouri in the Civil War (1923) by Col. Ward L. Schrantz, document the regional warfare.
From the History section of Carthage, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship14
Shopping8
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries27
Healthcare5
Access Family Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.8 mi
1335 East Fairview Avenue, Carthage
Map of Carthage
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 24°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 28°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 36°F | 4.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 5.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 6.8 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 65°F | 4.8 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 70°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 68°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 59°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 47°F | 3.9 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 3.7 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Carthage (2 mi away), rain and snow from Carthage 1.5 S, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jasper County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-08-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Fidelity 5 mi south, about 7 min by car
- Duenweg 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Carterville 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Webb City 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Oronogo 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Pittsburg 28 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Miami 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Bella Vista 47 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bentonville 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Centerton 55 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- CMC Fountain and Statue 01, TheWhitePelican, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Greetings from Carthage, Missouri - Large Letter Postcard (4236673025), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- JasperCountyCourthouse, TheWhitePelican, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carthage Missouri 10-18-2008, Maureen Didde from Kansas City, MO, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Cassill Place Historic District, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colonial Apts - Carthage, AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carthage Route 66 Drive-in, Abe Ezekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CarthageCarnegieLibrary, Kaethesson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Carthage Battlefield Missouri, American Battlefield Protection Program, Public domain
- 5-22-11 at 506 pm approx 40 minutes prior to the tornado that devastated Joplin,mo, Jkick626, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Thánh tượng Mẹ Fatima trở về Lễ đài, Đại hội Thánh Mẫu 2016, Mxn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hàng đổ bánh cuốn, Quán Đồng Hành, Đại hội Thánh Mẫu 2017, Mxn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boiled corn and peanuts advertisement, Marian Days 2016, Minh Nguyen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rước kiệu Đức Mẹ, Centennial Avenue, Đại hội Thánh Mẫu 2017, Mxn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lysurus periphragmoides (Klotzsch) Dring 288122 crop, This image was created by user Jon Shaffer (watchcat) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stropharia melanosperma 424972, This image was created by user Jon Shaffer (watchcat) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact this user here ., CC BY-SA 3.0
- JasperCountyCourthouse retouched, Originaly by TheWhitePelican ; modifications by Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Diner - Boots Court Motel, Tony Hisgett from Birmingham, UK, CC BY 2.0
- 66 Drive-in, May 2021, Michael Kilgore, CC BY 2.0
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