I was hoping that someone might be able to tell me if Joplin Township, Jasper Co, MO went by a different name prior to 1880. I'm trying to search the 1870 census for a Harvey Hostetter in that township but I'm unable to locate Joplin. He is in that township in the 1880 census. Thank you for any help you can give, Sincerely, Brigitte Hostetter