“The Gateway to the Ozarks”
HISTORY
Situated between St. Louis and Memphis, Poplar Bluff was one of the earliest permanent settlements in the county along the Natchitoches Trail. When Butler County was officially organized in 1849, Poplar Bluff quickly became its center of population.
RECREATION
The Black River Coliseum features some of the best entertainment in Southeast Missouri. This state-of-the-art facility in downtown Poplar Bluff on the banks of the Black River seats up to 5,000 for concerts and sporting events. There is also an aquatic center at the arena. The Bloodworth House, Epps-Houts Museum, Margaret Harwell Art Museum, Moark Regional Railroad Museum and Poplar Bluff Historical Museum are also must-sees in the area.
For those who enjoy the outdoors there are plenty of offerings. Keener Springs Recreation Area features opportunities for any number of outdoor activities in an attractive, wooded setting. Lake Wappapello includes more than 44,000 acres of public lands and water, while 150,000 acres of public lands are contained within Mark Twain National Forest. Mingo Wildlife Refuge provides food and shelter for migratory birds. There are 134 miles of clean, clear rivers for water sports within the Ozark National Scenic Riverways and Ozark Ridge Golf Course is an 18-hole, championship course open to the public.
CLIMATE
In Poplar Bluff the sun shines 217 days per year on average. Precipitation is measureable on 96 days with 47 inches of rain and eight inches of snow annually. Temperature extremes range from highs of 92 in July to lows of 25 in January.
AMENITIES
The workforce is diverse in Poplar Bluff and Butler County with the top industries being healthcare, manufacturing and education. Some of the major employers include Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, Briggs & Stratton Corporation, Poplar Bluff R1 Schools and Gates Corporation.
In addition to PBRMC, Black River Medical Center, Gamma Healthcare, Kneibert Clinic LLC and SoutheastHEALTH provide healthcare services to the residents of Butler County and the surrounding region.
Poplar Bluff Public Schools, Sacred Heart School and Springhill’s School of Hope offer K-12 education. Central Methodist University, Hannibal-LaGrange University and Three Rivers Community College are all offer educational opportunities in Poplar Bluff.
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