Maple City
Michigan
City of Blue Springs
History :
Blue Springs history is tied to the migration of settlers on their westward journey. Pioneers found the area to be an ideal stopover due to the abundance of cool, clean water from a spring of the Little Blue River - hence the name Blue Springs. The presence of water and a need for pioneer supplies led to the construction of a grist mill and permanent settlement at the site of the City’s Burrus Old Mill Park, on Woods Chapel Road.
The Jackson County Court granted the incorporation of Blue Springs on September 7, 1880, making the City the fourth settlement in the county, predating Kansas City, Missouri. An early settler, Franklin Smith, arrived in Blue Springs from Virginia in 1838 and became a leading figure in the community’s development. He established the first post office in 1845, naming it after the well-known springs.
The settlement continued to grow near the springs until 1878, when the Chicago and Alton Railroad announced plans to build a station about one mile east of the original settlement. To take advantage of the commerce the railroad would bring, the town moved its center to the site of the new station and continued its development as a rural trading center.
In 1970, Blue Springs had a population of 6,779. Today, Blue Springs continues to be a growing city with a population of nearly 55,000 residents.
Recent News
City of Blue Springs News Mayor Carson Ross Elected As Chair Of The Mid-Americaregional Council Board Of Directors
The Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) Board of Directors has elected new leadership. Carson Ross, Mayor of Blue Springs, Missouri, was elected chair at the Jan. 24 Board meeting. He replaces Harold Johnson Jr., commissioner for the Unified…
Read More »City Of Blue Springs Announces New Public Works Director Kati Horner
City Administrator Mike Ekey announced today that Kati Horner will serve as the City’s new Director of Public Works. “Kati brings an incredible amount of experience and knowledge that will benefit the Public Works Department, but it…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News One Life, One Community: Blue Springs Hosts CommunityForum on Fentanyl Use Among Youth December 15, 2022
The Blue Springs Police Department is partnering with the Central Jackson County Fire Protection District and other community agencies on an initiative called “One Life, One Community,” to bring awareness to, and reduce the prevalence…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News : City Council Election Filing for April 4, 2023, ElectionBegins December 6
The City of Blue Springs will hold its regular Municipal Election on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, to select three Councilmembers – one from each district: -Councilmember – District 1 – three-year term -Councilmember – District…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News : Mayor Carson Ross Hosts Annual Christmas Lighting TreeCeremony on December 6
Join Mayor Carson Ross and the City of Blue Springs as we kick off the holiday season with the 2022 Annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 6. This free, family holiday event will begin at 5:30 p.m. and will take place…
Read More »S And P Affirms The City Of Blue Springs’ Aa Bond Rating
Once again S&P Global Ratings recognized the City of Blue Springs and its staff’s strong financial management and budget planning. On Nov. 3, S&P Global Ratings affirmed the City of Blue Springs’ AA general obligation rating…
Read More »Blue Surf Bay Announced As Name For The New Blue Springs Waterpark
Blue Springs Parks & Recreation announced the name and logo for its new waterpark Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 Blue Surf Bay Waterpark logoat a groundbreaking ceremony. The new waterpark, called Blue Surf Bay, is set to begin construction in…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News - Blue Springs Police, Eastern Jackson County Agencies Form Joint Police Involved Investigations Team
BLUE SPRINGS POLICE, EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY AGENCIES FORM JOINT POLICE INVOLVED INVESTIGATIONS TEAM The Blue Springs Police Department announced a joint agency Police Involved Investigations Team with the Lee’s Summit Police Department,…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News Norbury Named Next Economic Development Director
City Administrator Mike Ekey announced this week that Jason Norbury will serve as the City’s next Economic Development Director. This critical leadership role will lead the City’s evolving efforts to attract and retain quality businesses…
Read More »Residents, Police Step Out To Stop Crime With National Night Out Block Party
Join the men and women of the Blue Springs Police Department in celebrating National Night Out Against Crime from 5:30-8 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 4. This fun, family event brings together residents, law enforcement agencies, civic groups, businesses,…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News City Council Adopts $109.8M City Budget
On Monday, Sept. 19, the Blue Springs City Council voted to adopt the Fiscal Year 2023 operating budget of $109,834,284. The new budget will go into effect on Oct. 1, 2022. The FY 2023 Annual City Budget focuses on delivering important City…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News Police Department Awarded Re-Accreditation
Police Chief Bob Muenz on Tuesday announced that the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) awarded the Blue Springs Police Department reaccreditation. This is the fourth reaccreditation for the department following an…
Read More »City of Blue Springs News - Blue Springs HHW Collection Event October 29
The City of Blue Springs and the Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) are hosting the 2022 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Saturday, October 29, 2022. The event will be held at Pink Hill Park located at 2715 N.W. Park Drive just west of…
Read More »City of Blue Springs - ‘Be a Good Neighbor’ this Independence Day and Celebrate Smart
The City of Blue Springs and the Blue Springs Police Department want to help keep families safe this Independence Day and encourage residents to “Be A Good Neighbor.” “Being a Good Neighbor means being mindful of your Blue…
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