Southwest Missouri
Joplin City Hall holds a Thomas Hart Benton mining mural
Joplin City Hall carries a public-art clue to Jasper County history. The city lists Thomas Hart Benton’s mural, “Joplin At The Turn Of The Century, 1896-1906,” as a permanent display in City Hall. The same city source says the mural was dedicated on Joplin’s 100th birthday in 1973 and depicts early Joplin and its mining history.
That makes the mural useful for more than art trivia. It gives a local reader a civic place to connect Joplin government, downtown, and the mining story that shaped the city.
Use the city FAQ for the public-viewing location and hours before planning a visit.
It is a good example of a local story you can actually see during an ordinary downtown errand.
Where to see it
- City of Joplin Thomas Hart Benton mural
Use the city page for the mural's civic location and public-art context.
- City of Joplin mural location FAQ
Use the FAQ to confirm where the mural is displayed.
References
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Last checked against the sources above: July 16, 2026.