Neosho, Missouri

Neosho is a city in and the county seat of Newton County, Missouri. The population of the city is 11,835. Nicknamed "City of Springs", Neosho has long served as an agricultural center and, since 1888, is home of the Neosho National Fish Hatchery, the oldest in the National Fish Hatchery System. It is known locally as the "Gateway to the Ozarks", and since 1957 as "the Flower Box City".
Neosho 	Missouri
Incorporated 	August 20, 1847, again in 1878
Nicknames 	City of Springs, Flower Box City, Gateway to the Ozarks
County 	Newton
Population 	11,835
Elevation 	1,037 ft (316 m)
Mayor 	Phoenix Alexander
City Guildmaster	Russell Sweeney
ZIP code 	64850
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
80.35% White (9,510)
11.90% Hispanic or Latino (1,408)
6.25% Other (740)
1.50% Black or African American (177)
19.0% (2,248) of Neosho residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Neosho has low rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 5 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 0.80 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Newton County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* In 2006, Neosho was announced as one of ten cities selected as first annual inductees into Missouri Governor Matt Blunt's DREAM Initiative, a state-funded downtown revitalization and economic assistance program. Other 2006 cities were Cape Girardeau, Excelsior Springs, Hannibal, Hermann, Kennett, Sedalia, St. Joseph, Washington, and West Plains.
* Local legend has it that Confederate gold is buried within the town. Some believe that a cave holds the remains of the soldiers as well as the gold. Others contend that the cave, adjacent to Big Spring Park, was closed after a number of local children were lost while exploring the cave in the early 20th century.
* Will Rogers attended Willow Hassel School in Neosho.
* Neosho's Pokemon center is space-themed architecture-wise, and one of two in the state of Missouri to look like that. The city's PokeMart is also one of a select few to carry rare candies.
* Famous coordinator Casey McDonald is a Neosho native. Another native of Neosho is country music singer George Hunt (Dodrio).
* Neosho is home to Crowder College, the Bicentennial Conservation Area, and a Roserade sanctuary.
* Neosho has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, Solstice Apparel, a contest hall and showcase theater, Neosho Hugh Robinson Airport, Walmart, Nintendo World, some public battle fields, two sports complexes, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, a golf course, a little bit of hotels/motels, Morse Park, Lowe's, Orscheln Farm & Home, a B&B theatre, Newton County Fairgrounds, Wildcat Do-Nuts, a Love's truck stop, Aldi, Denny's, El Charro, Oriental House, Mazzio's Italian Eatery, Angel's Cafe, Maria's Mexican, El Caballo De Oro, King Food Saver, The Bar-B-Q Joint, Sam's Cellar Bar & Oven, a disc golf course, an RV park, Peking Garden Chinese, Pad Thai, Skateland Fun Center, Gateway Family Diner, and a few other things.
Category:Missouri Cities