Situated nineteen miles east of downtown Kansas City, Blue Springs was organized as part of Jackson County in 1827, and named for the springs that took on a blue color in the light. The town’s settlement was concentrated on the area of the springs until the Chicago and Alton Railroad built a station about a mile east of the original settlement in 1878, after which the town became centered around the rail station. Franklin Smith, an early settler, was a leading figure in the town’s early development, establishing the community’s first post office in 1845, and naming the town. Blue Springs was incorporated in 1880, even before the incorporation of Kansas City. Blue Springs is accessed by I-70, US Highway 40, and Missouri Route 7, as well as the Adams Dairy Parkway. Blue Springs is east of Lake Tapawingo, north of Lake Lotawana, and west of Grain Valley. Blue Springs is home to the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum.
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Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber is a not-for-profit organization representing business and professional people within the Blue Springs, Missouri region. Member policies and an overview of its projects and services are put forward, along with job postings and a guide to the Blue Springs business community.
http://www.bluespringschamber.com/
Blue Springs Economic Development Corporation
The BSEDC is managed by a board of directories representing a broad spectrum of businesses, civic leaders, and elected officials in the Blue Springs, Missouri region. Its programs and projects, growth areas, and contacts are posted.
http://www.bluespringsedc.com/
The Blue Springs Wildcats, the Blue Springs High School football teams are highlighted here, including schedules, results, rosters, statistics, coaches, and other data. Announcements are posted to the site.
http://www.bshsfootball.com/
Blue Springs Historical Society
The volunteer non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Blue Springs, Missouri, educating the public through archives and library services, collecting and restoring local historical artifacts and locations, and providing opportunities for the public to become evolved in the area’s history. Membership information and schedules are posted.
http://www.bluespringshistory.org/
The Terrace consists of thirteen homes on a private street in Blue Springs, Missouri. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Terrace offers single-dwelling homes for retired pastors and office staff who have served churches within the United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ fellowships. General information about the facilities, the costs of living there, photographs, and contacts are featured.
http://www.bluespringsterrace.com/
Troop 332 is a registered Scout troop operating under the Heart of America Council, in the Blue Elk District of the Boy Scouts of America, chartered by the First United Methodist Church of Blue Springs. Troop traditions are outlined, and a photo gallery, calendar of events, and camping blog are featured.
http://www.scouts332.org/
Sponsored by the American Legion Post 499, the Blue Springs, Missouri scout troop offers a twelve-month scouting program affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization. An event calendar, photo album, and online discussion forum are posted.
http://scouting692.myscoutlink.com/
Central Jackson County Fire Protection District
The CJCFPD offers fire suppression and education, rescue, and emergency medical services to the central part of Jackson County, while headquartered in Blue Springs, Missouri. Its services, service area, and career information are posted.
http://www.cjcfpd.org/
City of Blue Springs, Missouri
The official municipal web site offers an overview of the community and city services, council and commission agendas and minutes, administrative and departmental contacts, a mayor’s newsletter, and a guide to relocating or doing business in Blue Springs. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://www.bluespringsgov.com/
Serving Blue Springs, Missouri boys in 1-5th grades, Pack 175 is associated with the Boy Scouts of America organization. Its summertime activities, monthly themes, and other activities and events are highlighted.
http://bluespringspack175.org/
Mid-Continent Public Library – Blue Springs
Headquartered in Independence, Missouri, the public library system includes two branch facilities in Blue Springs, including Blue Springs North and Blue Springs South. General information about the library system is presented, and its locations are shown on a map. A variety of online resources are included.
http://www.mcpl.lib.mo.us/
Offers an outline of this Blue Springs hotel, including photographs, and descriptions of its rooms, common areas, guest services and policies. Reservations can be made online.
http://www.qualityinn.com/hotel-blue_springs-missouri-MO162
