Prosperity School Bed and Breakfast, Joplin, Missouri

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Be sure to check our *"Seasonal Holiday Packages"* page! On this page: Your Hosts \| Area Attractions \| Directions \| Contact Us Arrington Publishing recognizes Prosperity School B&B as the #14 B&B/Country Inn throughout North America in Arrington's 2006 Book of Lists.

A Word About Your Hosts

Several years ago, we began our search for a property to convert into a bed & breakfast. We eventually exhausted the possibilities in East & West Texas, and in parts of Arkansas & Oklahoma, and decided to venture slightly farther North. "Slightly", because of our fear of severe Winter weather. Richard, a native of Ft. Worth, TX, & Janet, born in KC, MO (and moved to TX at the age of 5), had long become accustomed to severely hot summers, mild winters, and almost non-existent Spring & Fall weather. Ironically, 8 days after our move to Joplin, the area experienced the start of the 3rd or 4th worst winter in recorded history!

"Lovely room - delicious breakfast.
Cute Tinker to give us our 'small dog fix'!"
Becky & Randy, Manchester, MO 1/4 -1/5/03

We searched South and Central Missouri for 16 days, our journey beginning & ending in Joplin. Upon our return here, we spoke with a different real estate agent who knew about an old school that had been restored & turned into a B & B, and it was for sale! This worked very well for us, our construction talents being less than stellar.

A princess would not have felt more royal--Cindy & Elizabeth, Pompano Beach, FL. 3/10/06

It appeared to be Serendipity that brought us to this place, a schoolhouse built in 1907 of red brick & Carthage stone. I have educators in my family, including my late mother, and Richard's aunt & his late mother both lived in Joplin when they were young. It's possible that they may have attended classes in this very building!

As for the weather here? Summer, while it had it's share of hot days, was much milder & shorter than those of N. Texas, and Spring & Fall were glorious! And winter wasn't so bad, after all! We look forward to what each year will offer.

"Thank you for sharing your wonderful

home with us. We hope you will be
very happy here in Prosperity."
Richard & Sue, Medford, England 2/22/03

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Area Attractions

Historic Route 66
66 Drive-In Theatre
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World (Springfield)
Precious Moments Park Complex
Missouri Southern State University
Civil War Museum (Carthage)
Battle of Carthage State Historic Site
Four Seasons Sports Complex
Everett J. Ritchie Tri-State Mineral Museum
The Spiva Center for the Arts, Sandstone Gardens, Harley Davidson Shop

Apartment home of Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow

Ozark Christian College
Route 66 Carousel Park
American National Fish & Wildlife Museum (Springfield)
Dorothea B. Hoover Historical Museum
Neosho National Fish Hatchery
Roaring River State Park
Harry S. Truman State Historic Site
George Washington Carver National Monument (Diamond)
Many great Restaurants
Antique & Gift Shops
Water Sports
Candy House

Thank you for completing our Precious Moments road trip.
We have a feeling you will be full during future Precious Moments events."
Lari, Chicago, IL & Stef, Red Wing, MN 7/26/03

Directions to Prosperity School Bed & Breakfast, located just a few miles NE of Joplin.

When utilizing MapQuest to find us, enter "Prosperity N. at Eden Rd."

From the Kansas City area, go Southbound on I-71 and take the Carthage exit to Hwy. HH. Turn right (W.) on HH & go approximately 5 miles to Hwy. AA. Turn left (S.) on AA, go one mile & you will see the B & B on the left (E.) side.

From the Tulsa area, from I-44 take exit 11 B (exit 11A & B from the Springfield area) & watch for 249 N (right fork). Go north approximately 3 miles to Zora Rd., turn right (E.) & go 0.7 mile to 4-way stop at 249/AA, which is Prosperity Ave. Turn left (N.) Use caution at the 2nd stop sign due to traffic merging from the E. Go straight ahead an additional 0.7 mile to the B & B on the right (E).

Another route off of I-44 is to take exit 8B (Rangeline), go north approximately 3.5 miles to Newman Rd. Turn right (E.) on Newman, go 3 miles to Prosperity Ave., then 1.7 miles north to the B & B. (Note: When you cross 249, be aware that traffic on 249 does not stop here).

Please Note:

There currently is roadwork going on for the new overpasses where 249 passes over Newman and Zora. Both roads are open, as is the access road on the E. side of 249.

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