The Aborigines of North America
Silver Creek, Missouri
Silver Creek, once a vibrant village nestled within Newton County, Missouri, held a population of 623 residents as of the 2010 census. Positioned as a constituent of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area, Silver Creek contributed to the region’s cultural and historical fabric.
When was Silver Creek officially incorporated as a city?
Never! Silver Creek was a small village in Newton County, Missouri, United States. It was part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area until August 7th, 2012, when residents of the Village of Silver Creek and the City of Joplin voted to consolidate and become part of the city of Joplin.
This Q & A offer insights into SILVER CREEK's historical significance and development over the years.
- Silver Creek once contained a schoolhouse, deriving its name from the nearby Silver Creek.
- Silver Creek is situated southeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 71 and I-44, with the community of Saginaw located one mile south.
- The stream Silver Creek flows past the west side of the Silver Creek community.
- According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.80 square miles (2.07 km2), and it's entirely land.
- Yes, Silver Creek is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
- Residents of Silver Creek and Joplin voted to consolidate on August 7, 2012.
Randolph Historical Black Society
Committed To Reconnecting Our Bloodlines
At Randolph County Historical Black Society, we are committed to providing you with resources to assist in locating history and genealogy of the Indigenous Americans of Randolph County.
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