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St. Joseph, Missouri

Located in Buchanan County, Missouri, St. Joseph was established in 1826. The Pony Express started its first ride from St. Joseph in 1860. Jesse James was shot and killed in his St. Joseph home by Robert Ford.
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Founded 1826 | Population 73,000 | Peak 73,000 (2024) | County Buchanan County

Top 10 Most Important Events for St. Joseph, Missouri

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1826Trading Post: Joseph Robidoux establishes post.
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1860Pony Express: Western terminus of Pony Express.
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1882Jesse James Killed: Outlaw shot in St. Joseph.
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2010Modern Era: St. Joseph continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1826 Culture
Trading Post
1860 Transport
Pony Express
1882 Crime
Jesse James Killed
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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The Pony Express started its first ride from St. Joseph in 1860.
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Jesse James was shot and killed in his St. Joseph home by Robert Ford.
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Was once larger than Kansas City before KC's railroad boom.
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St. Joseph is located in Buchanan County, Missouri.
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St. Joseph was founded in 1826.
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