CARTHAGE, a city in the Ozark region of south-west Mis souri, U.S.A., on Spring river, at an altitude of 95oft.; the county seat of Jasper county. It is on Federal highways 66 and 75, and is served by the Frisco, the Missouri Pacific and the Southwestern Missouri (electric) railways. The population in 1920 was 10,068; 1930 it was 9,736. The city has much natural and architectural beauty. There are famous marble and white limestone quarries in the vicinity ; also lead, zinc and coal mines. The city has mar ble and stone-cutting works, a large overall factory, and various other manufacturing industries, with an output valued in 1925 at Besides marble and stone, it ships flour, strawberries and other fruits, live stock, hides and furs. Carthage was founded in 1833 ; became the county seat in 1842; and was chartered as a city in 1873. On July 5, 1861, an indecisive skirmish took place between 3,500 Confederates and I,5oo Federal troops about 7m. N. of the city.