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Blue Springs, Missouri

Located in Jackson County, Missouri, Blue Springs was established in 1880. Named for the blue-tinted natural springs in the area. Eastern Kansas City suburb in Jackson County.
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Founded 1880 | Population 57,000 | Peak 57,000 (2024) | County Jackson County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Blue Springs, Missouri

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1880 Founded: Named for natural springs.
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1890 Higher Education: Educational institutions helped define Blue Springs's character and economy.
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1930 Economic Development: Blue Springs grew through manufacturing and industry.
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2010 Modern Era: Blue Springs continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Latest News in Blue Springs

Jan 1, 1970
American Airlines Pilot Sparks Outrage For Having ‘Offensive Sticker’ On His Luggage 
Dana Finley Morrison, a Missouri fraternity and sorority worker, was on an American Airlines flight from St. Lucia to Miami on Sat…
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri High School Students Walk Out Protest Transgender Girl
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (March 7, 2016) — Tensions boiled over at a Missouri high school on Monday when dozens of students staged a …
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Bills Both Sides Gun Debate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (March 3, 2016) – In the midst of a heated national conversation on firearms, Missouri’s lawmakers too…
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri Mailman Saves Elderly Womans Life
St. Louis, Missouri (January 11, 2016) – In a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of town, a routine mail delivery turned into a…
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri Lawmakers Consider Both Bills Both Sides Gun Debate
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — On December 2, 2015, Missouri lawmakers dove into a heated discussion over a pair of bills that captured t…
Jan 1, 1970
Missouri Lawmakers Consider New Gun Bills
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — On September 4, 2015, Missouri lawmakers dove into heated discussions over a slate of new gun bills that c…

Complete Historical Timeline

1880 Culture
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1890 Culture
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1930 Industry
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2010 Culture
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Did You Know?

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Named for the blue-tinted natural springs in the area.
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Eastern Kansas City suburb in Jackson County.
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One of the fastest-growing KC suburbs.
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Blue Springs was founded in 1880.
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Blue Springs has a population of approximately 57,000.

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Famous People from Blue Springs, Missouri

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Kristen May
Singer · Born Sep 28, 1982 · Age 43
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Bryan Pratt
Politician · Born Oct 23, 1972 · Age 53
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Ron Fowler (politician)
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Carolyn Caton
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