Four-state area
The four-state area or quad-state area, is the area where the states of
The area is partially located in the
Media
Outside of Tulsa, the largest city in the four-states area by far, the area is covered primarily by two television markets. The Joplin–Pittsburg market covers the region’s counties in Missouri,
The Fort Smith-Fayetteville market covers the counties in northwest Arkansas. Stations include
Education
There are several universities located in the four states. Missouri Southern State University and Missouri State University are located in Joplin and Springfield respectively. Pittsburg State University is located in Pittsburg. Coffeyville Community College is located in Coffeyville.[3] Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College is located in Miami. The University of Tulsa and Oral Roberts University are located in Tulsa. The University of Arkansas is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
Naming
Industries use the term to describe the region as a whole – businesses often name themselves Four State ______ to attempt to describe the area they wish to serve. Interstates 44, 49, 540 and US Highways 60, 62, 69, 71, 166, 169, 400, and 412 serve the area. The historic Route 66 also runs through the region.
See also
References
- ^ "FindArticles.com - CBSi". findarticles.com.
- ^ Service Area – Service Area For Simkin Enterprises Of Joplin, Missouri Archived 2004-08-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Coffeyville Community College: Home Page". www.coffeyville.edu.
