Welcome to America’s Maple Leaf City! Located in the heart of Southwest Missouri, Carthage is a thriving community offering exceptional education, a low crime rate, affordable living and plenty of annual celebrations and community activities to enjoy throughout the year.
Discover Carthage through its Victorian architecture, civil war history, numerous shopping venues and friendly neighborhoods. Experience the impact the Civil War had on this early mining community and what attracts the nearly half million visitors to this warm hometown each year.
Carthage is a city with a brilliant past and an even brighter future. Many opportunities await businesses and entrepreneurs including commercial space near and around the historic Downtown Square and prime retail centers in the south part of town. In addition, two industrial parks located within an enterprise zone have added hundreds of jobs to the area, with several sites still available for development.
Newcomers of all ages are lured to the Carthage area because of its small-town appeal and big-city amenities. With a population just under 15,000, families and retirees alike are drawn to Carthage’s affordable housing, first-class healthcare, friendly Midwest atmosphere and breathtaking scenery.
New residents will discover a unique community with a deep appreciation of the arts, including music, theater and history. Carthage is home to a strong retail base for that shopper at heart, and in just a few minutes residents can reach a bank, the library or grocery store.
WELCOME TO CARTHAGE!! |