Why you'd want to live in Carthage

Carthage, Missouri, is a unique crossroads of architecture, history, art and inspiration. Established in 1842, then burned to the ground during the American Civil War, the town was reconstructed during the Victorian era. Stemming from the tri-state mining boom of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a diverse and robust economic profile was created for Carthage. Its families, businesses and industries as well as its social organizations left the town with a legacy of architectural marvels that are now featured in four districts (comprising more than 600 buildings) listed on the National Registry of Historic Places, including one of the largest residential districts in Missouri. These structures housed people and enterprises whose impressive tales continue to intrigue travelers today. Civil War guerrillas, Wild West outlaws, powerful capitalists, Ragtime music makers and women's rights pioneers have all left their mark on Carthage history. via visittheusa.com