Tornado Statistics - May 22, 2011 - Joplin, MO

Historical marker location:

Cunningham Park, Joplin, Missouri

( Marker is on Maiden Lane north of 26th Street/Gabby Street Boulevard, on the right when traveling north.)

Missouri played a significant role in the Civil War, with battles such as the Battle of Wilson's Creek and the Battle of Pea Ridge taking place on its soil.