About St. Joseph, Missouri
St. Joseph was founded in 1826 as a trading post, the city was an important jumping-off point for the westward expansion. Named after Joseph Robidoux, an explorer who established the trading post, St. Joseph is the place where the Pony Express began and the life of Jesse James ended. The 72,000 current residents of St. Joseph are recipients of a rich heritage and are working to build a strong economic and cultural future.
Nearby cities:
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Kansas City - 30 miles
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Kansas City International Airport - 35 miles
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Topeka, KS - 100 miles
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Omaha, NE - 135 miles
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Des Moines, IA - 170 miles
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Wichita, KS - 235 miles
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Tulsa, OK - 290 miles
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St. Louis, MO - 305 miles
