A little about Saint Joseph
The Web began here and we have the bits to prove it. OK maybe our bits fit in a horse's mouth but Pony Express riders were a hub in the first World Wide Web. Visit where the west began and the amazing architecture supplying the west funded. Riverwalks, parkways, museums and shopping make St. Joseph unique and our people make it special.
The history of Saint Joseph
Founded by a fur trader named Joseph Robidoux in 1843 St. Joseph has been a point of national interest since. Until the conclusion of the American Civil War, St. Joseph was the furthest western point of rail service. If you wanted to head west St. Joseph was where you supplied and began your journey by wagon. With the wealth that supplying the west created St. Joseph was blessed with some of the most meaningful architecture, public buildings, parkway systems and museums for a town of its size or any size for that matter. The Pony Express began here, Jesse James was ended here and Walter Cronkite practiced his “That’s the way it was” in his father’s downtown dental office. A walk through St.Joseph’s historic downtown and museums allows the visitor to examine old world craftsmanship, Native American artifacts, western life and fine art within a ten block radius.
Contact Information
Phone: (800) 785-0360
Email: info@saintjoseph.com
Address:
213 North 7th Street
Saint Joseph, Missouri
64501
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Businesses in Saint Joseph, Missouri
Here is a collection of downtown Saint Joseph, Missouri businesses. Clicking on the thumbnail image, or the blue "View Member" will take you to that businesses page. We've included some jump links so that you can easily navigate to different categories of businesses. Those, can be found directly below as icons. Or, there is a list of categories in the menu bar.
The Missourian
Entertainment
A fun landmark bar, great atmosphere, cheap, music, games, patio
Kristen's Coin & Jewelry
Jewelry
Indisputable reputation and unparalleled customer service
Patee House Museum
Museums / Attractions
See in person what most have only seen in pictures.
Pony Express Museum
Museums / Attractions
Enjoy the film that puts everything in the museum in perspective.
Remington Nature Center
Museums / Attractions
Enjoy the Wooly Mammoth, the 7000 gallon aquarium and our displays.
St Jo Frontier Casino
Museums / Attractions
A great assortment of video slots, table games and friendly staff.
St. Joseph Museum
Museums / Attractions
Exhibits of explorers and native american culture.
Boudreaux's Louisiana Seafood & Steaks
Restaurants
Share your first Cajun food experience with the pros!
Ground Round Grill & Bar
Restaurants
Locally owned and operated family friendly Grill and Bar.
The Unique Unicorn
Shopping
We provide you with a wide array of plants and accessories to make you
The Unique Unicorn
Shopping
We provide you with a wide array of plants and accessories to make you
The Unique Unicorn
Shopping
We provide you with a wide array of plants and accessories to make you