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Blendville, Joplin facts for kids

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Blendville is a neighborhood of Joplin, Missouri.

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Blendville was originally called Blend City, and under the latter name was founded in the 1870s, and named for ore blending near the original town site. A post office called Blendsville was established in 1890, and remained in operation until 1900. The community was annexed to Joplin in 1892.

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