Virtual Tour: Joplin Union Depot

Virtual Tour: Joplin Union Depot

Written by Explore Joplin

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Discover Joplin Union Depot Like Never Before

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Located in the heart of Downtown Joplin, the Joplin Union Depot stands as a stunning relic of the city’s railroad era. Once a vital hub for train travel, this historic landmark now exists as a symbol of Joplin, Missouri’s past. While trains no longer pass through, you can still step inside and explore—virtually.

With our 360° virtual tour, you can walk through the depot’s grand architecture, relive its bustling past, and experience one of Joplin’s most iconic landmarks from anywhere, anytime.

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A Look Inside the Joplin Union Depot

Built in 1911, the Joplin Union Depot was the beating heart of the city’s railroad era, serving as a central hub for multiple rail lines. At its peak, it welcomed thousands of passengers, connecting Joplin to major cities across the country. Its striking neoclassical architecture, featuring ornate columns, arched windows, and a grand waiting hall, reflected the ambition and progress of the era.

Though passenger trains no longer pass through, the depot still stands as a testament to Joplin’s golden age of rail travel. While restoration efforts continue, its walls still hold the stories of travelers, workers, and dreamers who once filled its halls.

What to Expect in This 360° Virtual Tour

With this immersive 360° experience, you can explore the Joplin Union Depot from every angle—just as if you were walking through it yourself. Here’s what you’ll find inside:

  • The Grand Waiting Hall – Step inside the once-bustling space where passengers gathered before their journeys. Look up to admire the high ceilings and imagine the energy of the past.
  • The Ticketing Area – See where travelers purchased tickets for their next destination, a space that once connected Joplin to the rest of the country.
  • The Station Platform – Stand where locomotives once arrived and departed, bringing new opportunities and people to the growing city of Joplin.

With 360° imagery, you can zoom in, pan around, and explore every detail of this incredible structure—whenever, wherever.

See It for Yourself – Explore the 360° Virtual Tour

More than just brick and mortar, the Joplin Union Depot is a landmark of resilience, progress, and the spirit of Joplin, Missouri. Though trains no longer pass through its halls, its story is far from over. This 360° virtual tour preserves its legacy, letting locals, visitors, and history lovers walk through time and experience its grandeur firsthand.

Ready to explore? Step inside history with the Joplin Union Depot 360° virtual tour and see a piece of Downtown Joplin’s past—right from your screen.

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