Blue Springs, MO
Blue Springs is located in
Jackson County just east of Kansas City along Interstate 70 near the Missouri
River. Blue Springs is part of the Kansas City, Missouri-Kansas metro area. Blue
Springs' history is tied to the passage of settlers on their westward journey.
Pioneers found the area to be a perfect place, due to the large quantity of cool
and clean water from a spring of the Little Blue River; hence the name "Blue Springs". Just 20 minutes from downtown Kansas City, Missouri.
The
City has a population of 48,080, making Blue Springs the fourth largest City in
Jackson County, Missouri and the city continues to grow in population by 1000
people per year.
The City of Blue Springs is approximately 19 square miles in size. Public parks
and conservation areas in and around the City approximate an additional 17
square miles of dedicated open space.
Missouri Town in 1855
Location: Fleming Park
This is a living history village and museum that contains original structures, furnishings, equipment and interpreters in period clothing portray the area's way of life in the mid-1800s. The authentic fields, garden crops and rare livestock breeds illustrate the lifestyles found in the 19th century. The progressive farming community extend across some 30 sloping acres making the community to look like the 1800s. The appearances of the 25 buildings at Missouri Town 1855 makes a authentic view that dates from 1820 - 1860.
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Our visit to Missouri Town in 1855 Ms. Davis' and Mr. Palermo's students |
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| Bedroom with a Knitting Wheel | The Blacksmith |
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| Teacher's Desk | The General Mercantile |
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| Dinning Room | The Inn |
| A public lodging house serving food and drink to travelers; hotel |
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| Kitchen with a Fireplace | Bedroom at the Inn with a tub |
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| The Merchant | The Main Dinning Room and Parlor |
| *One who runs a retail business; a shopkeeper |
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| School House, Church and the Teacher |
1800's Home |
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