Neosho

Early spring brings visitors to Neosho for the annual dogwood tour as six species
of dogwood occur naturally in Missouri and are abundantly displayed throughout
Neosho. Then again, fall is another pretty time of the year in Neosho. The wide
varieties of hardwood trees turn stunning colors that leave the resident and
visitor alike in awe of Mother Nature’s splendor.

Neosho, a county seat town of 10,500 is located in Newton County on the western
edge of the Missouri Ozarks. The name, Ne-o-zho or Ne-u-zhu, is of Indian derivation
meaning “clear or abundant water.” The nine springs within the city
limits played an important part in the early development of Neosho. Spring Park
is one of Neosho’s main attractions with springs streaming by six rose gardens
and a trout pond where all can enjoy feeding the fish.

Neosho, nationally known as the Flower Box City, received a grant in 1955 to
launch an experiment in city beautification, and has since concentrated on easy
care planters in every conceivable location. Flower boxes in front of business
establishments, churches, schools and residential homes have spread Neosho’s
fame. The project is so much an accepted part of the city’s thinking that many
new residences and businesses have flower boxes incorporated as part of their
landscaping plans. We are now proud to be home of the world’s largest flower
box.

In addition to beauty, four prominent American figures are tied to Newton County,
three of them born here and the other one settled on a farm here and completed
his most important work. Thomas Hart Benton, George Washington Carver,
James Scott, and Herman Jaeger have been nationally recognized
for their contributions to the arts and sciences of a growing nation. Along
with details about the works of these men, historical materials about the area
are displayed at the Newton County Historical Museum and the Longwell Museum
at Crowder College. On McKinney Street is the U.S. Fish Hatchery, the
oldest one in the United States.

Specialty shops, food, lodging, and of course, Missouri’s largest Garage
Sale brings thousands of people to Neosho on the first Saturday in April.
Come and enjoy our year-round beauty, activities, and hospitality!