Welcome to Neosho, Missouri, also known as the city of springs. Neosho is in the Missouri Ozarks at the junction of US Highway 71 and US Highway 60 in the southwest corner of Missouri. It is nestled among cool, clear, natural springs and an abundance of lush foliage. In the late 50's, Neosho became known as "The Flower Box City" through a city beautification program that has grown and flourished. Please, come and see what Neosho has to offer!
Things to do in Neosho
Big Spring Park
Natural springs run through this seven-acre park. Featuring beautiful gardens and a floral clock. Everyone in Neosho knows where to find this Park!! Open year round and no admission fees. Located 3 blocks of the Town Square. Call 417-451-1925 for more information.
Longwell Museum
Established in 1970 as a teaching museum, the Longwell Museum is found on the campus of Crowder College. It houses many artifacts of Thomas Hart Benton as well as the famed Daisy Cook collection and contains over 5000 photographs, manuscripts and records that chronicle the history of Camp Crowder, a WWII Signal Corps Training. Call 451-451-3223 for more information.
601 Laclede Avenue, Neosho, MO
Neosho National Fish Hatchery
This is the oldest operating federal fish hatchery in the U.S. The hatchery raises rainbow trout, spoonbill, sturgeon, brown trout and is the home for the endangered blind Ozark cavefish. Open year round, admission is free Call 417-451-0554 for more information.
520 E. Park Street, Neosho, MO
Newton County Historical Park
Featuring a one-room, Pre-Civil War log cabin, the old Newton County jail and a collection of sheriff's badges and other artifacts. Open year round Wednesday - Sunday 12:30 - 4:30pm; admission is free; Call 417-451-4940 for more information.
121 N. Washington, Neosho, MO
The Spook Light
This eerie phenomenon is an unsolved natural mystery that has appeared nightly for more than 100 years. Many reasons have been given for the appearance of this strange, floating light, but none have been proven. Open year round and located 3 miles W. of Hwy 43. Call 417-451-1925 for more information.
World's Largest Flower Box
Do not miss this amazing sixty-six foot-long gondola car that has been transformed into "the World's Largest Flower Box". The Flower Box houses a wide variety of trees, shrubs, and flowers. Open year round and free; Call 417-451-1925 for more information.
North and College Street, Neosho, MO