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We are very proud to be the
birthplace of the military newspaper "Stars and Stripes," printed in 1861
Located on the
beautiful Crowley's Ridge in the heart of Southeast Missouri, the City of Bloomfield lives
up to its name. The more than 1800 residents are proud of their neat homes and businesses.
Bloomfield is located at the junction of two state
highways with US 60, a 4-lane limited access highway nearby. To the east, Interstate 55
connects the major cities of St. Louis and Memphis. Click
The town serves as the county seat of Stoddard County, one
of the largest counties in the state. The area is well balanced with agriculture and
industry. The climate in Southeast Missouri provides four full seasons. January is the
coldest month with an average temperature of 34; July the warmest with 77 the average.
Snowfall averages 9.1 inches and the lush growing season is blessed with an average of 47
inches of rainfall.
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Residents of Bloomfield enjoy the facilities of our town's
park where there are two large pavilions, a modern lighted ball diamond with concession
stand, a newly completed lighted basketball court, two lighted tennis courts, picnic area
and playground. Adjacent to the city park is the Crowley Ridge Recreation Center with a
nine-hole golf course, swimming pool and club house. Nearby Lake Wappapello and State Park
provides fishing, hunting, swimming, boating, camping and water skiing.
The courthouse, erected
in 1909,
represents our city being Stoddard
County's seat.
The Stoddard County courthouse, built in 1867, is on the
National Registry of Historic Places. Located on the grounds is a memorial to
Stoddard County veterans who lost their lives serving their country. There is also a
plaque designating Bloomfield as the birthplace of the
Stars and Stripes.
This marble monument which stands
on the south side of our courthouse, was erected on May 25, 1985 in honor
of the brave men from Stoddard County. |
