Carthage, County seat in Jasper County, Missouri, United States
Carthage is a city in Jasper County in southwestern Missouri with a grid-pattern street layout centered around its downtown area. The courthouse stands as the focal point of the town, with residential neighborhoods spreading outward on rolling terrain.
The city was founded in 1842 as a county administrative center. This early role shaped its development throughout the 1800s as a regional hub for commerce and government.
The Carthage R-9 School District maintains multiple educational facilities that serve students from elementary through high school levels.
The downtown area is easy to navigate on foot with a straightforward street grid. The courthouse square provides parking and serves as a natural starting point for exploring the town.
The city grew as a manufacturing hub, with factories producing hardwood flooring and automotive components that shaped the local economy. These industries left a distinctive mark on the town's character and employment landscape.
Location: Jasper County
Inception: 1842
Elevation above the sea: 306 m
Website: http://carthagemo.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.16778,-94.31500
Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:05
66 Drive-In
4.8 km
Precious Moments Park and Chapel
6.8 km
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
1.7 km
Elijah Thomas Webb Residence
13.6 km
Carthage Courthouse Square Historic District
1.1 km
Downtown Webb City Historic District
13.4 km
Middle West Hotel
13.3 km
Colonial Apartments
777 m
Phelps Country Estate
11.5 km
Carthage South Historic District
413 mLucius P. Buchanan House
15.4 km
Cassill Place Historic District
1.3 km
Battle of Carthage Civil War Museum
1.2 km
Supertam On 66 Ice Cream Parlor And Superman Museum
11.7 km
Jasper County Courthouse
1.3 kmNorthpark Twin
16.5 kmRed Oak 2
5.2 kmRangeline Golf Center
15.5 kmSilver Dollar City
12.9 kmCarthage Golf Course
2.4 kmMining Days Amphitheater
13.7 kmStones Throw Theater
3.4 kmRose Gallery of Fine Art
16.5 kmVietnamese Martyrs
1.3 kmĐài Đức Mẹ
1.3 kmVietnamese Martyrs
1.3 kmScenic viewpoint
7 kmScenic viewpoint
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