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One of 43 National Register listings published here for Jasper County · listed in 2022 · category: Building.
Sources: the National Register database, National Park Service
Joplin YMCA
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2022.
The listing
- What is counted as historic. The nomination lists 1 building as contributing to the listing.
- Address. 510 South Wall Ave., Joplin, 64801
- When was it listed? January 2022
- Category. building
- Also known as. Historic Resources of Joplin, Missouri MPS
- Township. Galena township
- National Register reference number. 100007358 - assigned by the National Park Service when the property was listed.
The ground it stands on
121 wordsThe chapter on Galena Township in The History of Jasper County, Missouri : Including a Condensed History of the State, a Complete History of Carthage and Joplin, Other Towns and Townships : Together with Numerous Portraits of Prominent Men : Cuts of Elegant Residences and Public Buildings : a Sectional Map of the County : Biographical Sketches of Many Enterprising Farmers, Merchants, Mechanics, Professional, and Business Men : the Constitution of the State : an Abstract of Laws : an Elaborate History of Jasper County - Its Topography, Natural History, Pioneers, Organization, Political History, Courts and Bar, Religious, Educational, Medical, Agricultural, Mining, and Horticultural, Its Commercial and Business Interests, Etc, published 1883 names Joplin. This is what it says, exactly as the scans read.
county, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1848. His parents, Jacob and Sarah Yaryan, were natives of Pennsylvania. Our subject grew to manhood on a farm. He came to Jasper county, Mo., in the fall of 1870, locating where he now resides. He was married in December, 1868, to Miss Sarah Holt, of Ringgold county, Iowa. Mrs. Yaryan died in 1874, in this county, leaving a family of three children : Clara, Alice, and Charlie. Mr. Yaryan was again married Oct. 30, 1865, to Miss Ella, daughter of George and Amy Holt, of Joplin, she being born May 18, 1858, in Marshall county, 111. They have three children: Bertie, George, and Nellie. Our subject and Mrs. Yaryan are members of the M. E. Church.
Machine-read from a century-old scan, so expect the errors a machine makes: misspelled names, dropped words, stray characters.
Read the whole chapter on Galena Township - 121 words on its settlement, mills, schools and churches.
Fires near this property
56 since 1992Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 56 fires within 5 miles of Joplin YMCA between 1992 and 2020, burning about 93 acres in total. 1 started naturally. 2 were recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Debris and open burning | 27 |
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 23 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 2 |
| Recreation and ceremony | 2 |
| Natural | 1 |
| Equipment and vehicle use | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 September 2000 | Debris and open burning | 5.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 17 September 2000 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 6 August 1996 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 2.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 30 August 2000 | Debris and open burning | 3.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 24 August 2014 | Debris and open burning | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
| 17 August 2018 | Natural | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 177462-07341-08172018-1253 |
| 24 July 2019 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | 179008-07341-07242019-1600 |
| 14 May 2017 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | under an acre | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Mines and quarries near this property
10 of 1,280 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 1,280 workings within 5 miles of Joplin YMCA: 1,275 past producers, 3 producers, 1 unknown, 1 occurrence. 3 still produce. What was taken out: Zinc, Lead, Lead, Zinc, Zinc, Stone, Crushed/Broken. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirshmann-Jeffries Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken, Marble, Dimension | Past Producer | ||
| Independent Gravel Co | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Klondike Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Mattes Bros. Chat Plant | Sand and Gravel, Construction | Producer | ||
| Sucker Flats Pit | Clay | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Zn/Pb | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Zn/Pb | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Zn/Pb | Zinc, Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Griesmer Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Joplin Stone Co. Mill | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Producer |
Storms near this property
60 of 161 shownRegional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Joplin, the town this property stands in, in 161 storm reports between 1993 and 2026: 60 thunderstorm wind, 50 hail, 28 flash flood, 7 lightning. The reports record 2 deaths and 24 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Lightning | Joplin | 1 killed, 1 hurt | Emergency management officials relayed to the NWS that two law enforcement officers were struck by lightning while aiding in the recovery efforts from the EF-5 tornado in Joplin. Both officers were injured and taken to the hospital. One of the officers later died on June 2nd at the hospital from injuries he suffered from the lightning strike. |
| June 1996 | Lightning | Joplin | 1 killed | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Tornado (F1) | Joplin | 12 hurt, $12,000,000 | no account filed |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | 10 hurt, $1,000,000 | no account filed |
| July 2002 | Lightning | Joplin | 1 hurt | no account filed |
| April 1996 | Tornado (F1) | Joplin | $1,000,000 | no account filed |
| August 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $500,000 | no account filed |
| June 1999 | Tornado (F1) | Joplin | $220,000 | no account filed |
| May 2024 | Tornado (EF1) | Joplin | $160,000 | NWS storm survey found a EF-1 tornado with an intermittent damage path across the southeast and east side of Joplin into Duquesne. Maximum winds were estimated at 95 mph. Numerous tree limb damage and uprooted trees along with powerline damage were reported. |
| June 2013 | Lightning | Joplin | $100,000 | Two house fires were started due to lightning strikes. |
| May 2002 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $100,000 | no account filed |
| September 2014 | Lightning | Joplin | $50,000 | A damaging lightning strike hit a large tree on the Ozark Community College campus early Thursday morning. It broke 18 windows in three different dorms on campus. One car was damage by falling tree debris and the phone system in the dorm was severely damaged. Time was estimated by witnesses. |
| May 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $50,000 | A roof of a hotel was partially ripped off from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. Several trees within the city of Joplin were also damaged. |
| April 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $50,000 | Wind gusts to 67 mph were reported at various areas of Joplin as thunderstorms moved through the area. One gust was recorded at the Joplin Regional Airport. Numerous roofs were damaged. |
| April 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $50,000 | Wind gusts to 67 mph were reported at various areas of Joplin as thunderstorms moved through the area. One gust was recorded at the Joplin Regional Airport. Numerous roofs were damaged. |
| April 2019 | Hail | Joplin | $40,000 | Golf ball sized hail was reported. Minor damage to roofs and some cars occurred. |
| June 2005 | Hail | Joplin | $40,000 | This storm is a continuation of the Cherokee County supercell that spawned two brief tornadoes. Jasper County was mainly impacted by golf ball size hail from this storm. The storm entered the extreme southwest portion of the county prior to moving into northwest Newton County. A three mile swath of hail was observed by several amateur radio operators. |
| July 2010 | Lightning | Joplin | $30,000 | A home caught on fire from a lightning strike in the city of Joplin. |
| July 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $30,000 | Severe thunderstorms repeatedly moved throught the Joplin area downing trees and power lines. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $25,000 | The courthouse had minor roof damage. Roof construction was rolled rood over styrofoam insulation. |
| January 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $20,000 | Straight line winds associated with a severe thunderstorm rolled 3 small trailers at a mobile home park on to their sides. |
| August 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $15,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed trees and power lines in the city of Joplin. |
| May 2004 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $15,000 | Downburst winds produced intermittent damage in a 30 yard wide area near the intersection of 15th and Rangeline. Damage occurred to the roof and several sheds of a lumber store. Minor damage occurred at Wal-Mart along with several shattered car windows. |
| April 1998 | Hail | Joplin | $15,000 | Numerous reports of quarter to half dollar size hail were received from areas just north of Joplin, in the Webb City area. Hail dented many cars. |
| June 1996 | Flash Flood | Joplin | $15,000 | no account filed |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Joplin | $12,000 | A car was flooded up to the roof. |
| April 2026 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | A tree fell on power lines knocking out power to several homes. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | Report of a handful of power lines and trees down across the Joplin area. |
| September 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | A metal outbuilding suffered minor damage. |
| July 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | Power lines and large limbs were reported down by the fire department. |
| October 2014 | Lightning | Joplin | $10,000 | Several lightning strikes damaged transformers in downtown Joplin which caused power outages. |
| August 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | Law enforcement reported several power lines down and power outages around the city. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | A wall of a car dealership was destroyed and blown down. |
| July 2005 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power poles in Joplin. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $10,000 | Thunderstorm winds caused scattered damage around Joplin and surrounding communities. Two utility poles were damaged in Joplin and trees fell on a house and car in Carthage. |
| June 1998 | Hail | Joplin | $10,000 | no account filed |
| May 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $8,000 | Report of roof damage. |
| May 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | Social media report of several trees uprooted and large branches down. |
| April 2019 | Flash Flood | Joplin | $5,000 | The Emergency Manager reported that a water rescue was performed near the intersection of 32nd Street and St. Johns Boulevard. The vehicle occupant was rescued safely after driving through high water and being washed of the road. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | Thunderstorm wind gusts downed a few power lines in Joplin. |
| April 2006 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | A few powerline poles and lines were downed from severe thunderstorm wind gusts. |
| August 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed a tree on a mobile home causing minor damage. |
| May 1995 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | Thunderstorm winds downed a tree which heavily damaged a house. |
| April 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | A wind gust to 62 mph was reported at the Joplin Regional Airport. Numerous large trees and limbs were blown down in Carthage as well. |
| April 1993 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $5,000 | Wind gusts to 67 mph were reported at various areas of Joplin as thunderstorms moved through the area. One gust was recorded at the Joplin Regional Airport. Numerous roofs were damaged. |
| May 2019 | Flash Flood | Joplin | $4,000 | A flooded parking lot with a partially submerged car was reported. A picture was received via social media. This was a continuation of flooding that began on April 30th. |
| May 1999 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $4,000 | no account filed |
| August 2016 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $3,000 | Several trees and power lines were blown down in Joplin. |
| June 2024 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $1,000 | A tree was down on the northeast side of Joplin. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $1,000 | The public reported a small tree on a house on north Miller Street in Joplin. |
| July 1997 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | $500 | Thunderstorm winds damaged a barn and downed a large tree. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Joplin | $500 | Police reported golf ball-size hail on the southeast edge of Joplin. |
| March 1994 | Hail | Joplin | $500 | no account filed |
| April 1994 | Hail | Joplin | $50 | no account filed |
| April 2026 | Flash Flood | Joplin | - | Multiple roads and city streets were reported flooded and closed in the city of Joplin. |
| April 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | - | A trained spotter reported winds of 70 mph. |
| April 2025 | Hail | Joplin | - | Penny sized hail was reported. |
| March 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Joplin | - | A 60 mph wind gust was measured in the city of Joplin. |
| June 2025 | Flood | Joplin | - | Flooding caused a handful of ditches to flow into the streets, with Murphy Blvd shut down due to water over the low water bridge. |
| November 2025 | Flood | Joplin | - | Picher and Junge roads were closed due to flooding. |
Map coverage status
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Listed places nearby
6 within 8 milesOther National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Elks Club Lodge #501 | under 500 feet | 1985 |
 | Scottish Rite Cathedral | under 500 feet | 1990 |
| Joplin Furniture Company Building | 0.1 miles | 2012 | |
 | Fox Theater | 0.1 miles | 1990 |
 | St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Building | 0.2 miles | 2002 |
| Joplin Connor Hotel | 0.2 miles | 1973 |
Sources for this property
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 100007358 in Record Group 79. |
| Jasper County | All 43 listed properties in this county. |
Provenance
- Listing record. National Park Service National Register of Historic Places, listed-properties dataset, current to 2026-05-22.
- Map join. Address geocoded through the United States Census geocoder, then tested against the published boundary of every sheet in the USGS Historical Topographic Map Collection.
- How this page is made. Listing fields come from federal records; map-sheet coverage is a labelled coordinate-to-boundary calculation, not a source-field claim.
- Wildfire. Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 Collected with United States Government funding and usable without additional permissions or fees.
- Mines and quarries. USGS Mineral Resources Data System (MRDS) https://mrdata.usgs.gov/mrds/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105.
- Storms. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/stormevents/ A work of the United States government, no copyright under 17 U.S.C. 105. Narratives are quoted verbatim from the National Weather Service report and are not edited or summarised.