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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
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
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Missouri Woman Threatens Teenagers Handgun Video
ST. LOUIS, Missouri – Back in August 2015, a heated confrontation in a suburban neighborhood escalated into a frightening ordeal…

Complete Historical Timeline

1880 Culture
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1890 Culture
Higher Education
1930 Industry
Economic Development
2010 Culture
Modern Era

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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