St. Joseph (St. Joe, to the locals) shares with the university a fertile blend of old and new. Founded in 1826 as a trading post, the city was an important jumping-off point for the westward expansion. Named after Joseph Robidoux, an explorer who established the trading post, St. Joseph is the place where the Pony Express began and the life of Jesse James ended.

The 72,000 current residents of St. Joseph are recipients of a rich heritage and are working to build a strong economic and cultural future. Art and historical museums, over a thousand acres of parks and recreational areas, concerts and plays in the restored Missouri Theatre, a community symphony, and drama groups all provide an enjoyable atmosphere for St. Joseph residents and Missouri Western students.

The nearest major metropolitan area to St. Joseph is the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, which begins approximately 30 miles to the south. The nearest major airport is Kansas City International Airport, which is approximately 35 miles to the south.

Area Schools

Missouri Western State University

St. Joseph School District

St. Joseph, Missouri Links

  Allied Arts Council

  City of St. Joseph

  St. Joe Live!

  St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce

  St. Joseph, Mo - Community Link

  St. Joseph Convention and Visitors Bureau

  St. Joseph News-Press - St. Joseph's online newspaper
  St. Joseph Regional Association of Realtors

  St. Joseph Weather