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This placed has had several prominent roles in history:
Major points of Interest:
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Plus several other key historical sites in the area.
Mormon Church Historical Sites
Several important sites and headquarters of the RLDS church throughout the Independence / Liberty region.
Bingham-Waggoner Estate
313 W. Pacific St, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 325-7111;
22-room mansion on a 19-acre estate, built in 1855. Home for famous Missouri Civil War artist George Bingham (1864-70) and later for the Waggoner family in 1879.
Marshal's Home and Jail Museum
217 N. Main St, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 252-1982;
Restored Civil War era jail that housed several notorious criminals including Frank James, William Quantrill and the Younger Brothers.
National Frontier Trails Center
318 W. Pacific Ave, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 325-7575;
Vaile Mansion
1500 N. Liberty, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 325-7111;
Home of entreprenuer Harvey Merrick Vaile. At one time the house was acclaimed as "the most princely house and most comfortable home in the entire West".
Independence Restaurant Directory
Restaurant listings, reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Independence Hotel/Resort Directory
Online hotel room search and reservation service.
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Plus several other key historical sites in the area.
Mormon Church Historical Sites
Several important sites and headquarters of the RLDS church throughout the Independence / Liberty region.
Clay County Museum and Historical Society
14 N. Main St, Liberty, MO; (816) 792-1849;
Artifacts and exhibits from 19th century Missouri.
Jesse James Bank Museum
103 N. Water St, Liberty, MO; (816) 781-4458;
Located on Liberty Square, this bank has honor to be the site of the first successful daylight bank robbery during peacetime. The James gang struck here Feb 13, 1866. James gang and banking exhibits.
Liberty Restaurant Directory
Restaurant listings, reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Liberty Hotel/Resort Directory
Online hotel room search and reservation service.
Howard Johnson Hotel
4200 South Noland Road - INDEPENDENCE, MO, US 64055
* 3 Diamond AAA Property * Deluxe Rooms are poolside * Suites with deluxe hot tubs * Complimentary deluxe Continental Breakfast * 24 hour Country Kitchen restaurant adjacent to property * Outdoor pool and gazebo in garden courtyard * Minutes from Truman Library, Museum, Riverboat casinos, Oceans of Fun and Worlds of Fun, downtown, The Plaza and the Truman Sports Complex (home of the Chiefs and Royals) * Holiday Packages Available * Chiefs tickets packages available
Burr Oak Woods Conservation Nature Center
1401 NW Park Rd, Blue Springs, MO; (816) 228-3766; Free Admission;
1,071-acre wildlife area crossed with several nature trails.
Fleming Park
100-acre enclosure includes home for bison, elk and deer. Outdoor recreation area for biking, boating and fishing.
Missouri Town 1855
Located with Fleming Park is a collection of mid-19th century structures that recreates life on the Great Plains.
Blue Springs Restaurant Directory
Restaurant listings, reviews, menus, specials and pricelist.
Blue Springs Hotel/Resort Directory
Online hotel room search and reservation service.
Harry S. Truman - 33rd President of the United States 1945-53.
Historical Points of Interest:
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
US Hwy 24 and Delaware St, Independence, MO; (816) 833-1400;
Open: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM; Admission: Adult $5 / Child (6-18) $3;
Exhibits and artifacts from the career of President Truman and US history 1945-53. Replica of Truman's office in the White House. Graves of President and Mrs. Truman are in the courtyard.
Harry S. Truman Courthouse and Office
Independence Square, Independence, MO; (816) 795-8200;
Open: Fri-Sat 9AM-4:30PM; Admission: Adult $2 / Child (5-13) $1;
Jackson County Courthouse and office used by Truman while serving as presiding county judge in early 1930's.
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
223 N. Main St, Independence, MO (816) 254-2720;
Open: Tues-Sun 9AM-5PM; Admission: Adult $2 / Child Free;
Primary residence of President and Mrs. Truman (when not at the White House) from 1919 to their deaths. Victorian house holds their furnishings and other artifacts. Guided tours - tickets must be purchased in advance - limited admission. Long lines during summertime.
Harry S. Truman Farm Home
12301 Blue Ridge Blvd., Grandview, MO; (816) 254-2720;
Open: Fri-Sun 9AM-4PM (May-Aug); Free Admission
Truman lived and worked on this farm 1906-17. Originally home of his grandparents.
Red Roof Inn- Independence
13712 East 42nd Terrace - INDEPENDENCE, MO, US 64055
Red Roof Inns is one of the United States largest economy motel chains, with well over 300 inns located throughout North America. Red Roof Inns are conveniently located to attractions, businesses and are accessible from major interstates and Highways. In addition, there are several restaurants and activities surrounding this inn to make your stay more enjoyable.
Since 1931, this region (Jackson County) has figured quite predominantly in the history the Mormon religion. Historical sites figure predominantly to either or both of these two major sects:
Prominent Points of Interest:
Liberty Jail
216 N. Main St., Liberty, MO; (816) 781-3188; Open Daily: 9AM-9PM; Free Admission;
Restored version, in cutaway form, of the original 1833 jail where Mormon prophet Joseph Smith was confined 1838-39. While here he recorded several revelations on doctrine for the Mormon Church. 
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LDS (Mormon) Visitors Center
937 W. Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 836-3466; Open Daily: 9AM-9PM; Free Admission;
Exhibits, artifacts, displays and film about Christianity, the life of Jesus Christ and history of the Mormon Church. [ Tour LDS Historic Landmarks - Hotlink to temples, pioneer museums and other noteworthy sites.]
RLDS World Headquarters
1001 Walnut St, Independence, MO 64050; (816) 833-1000;
Open Daily: 9AM-4:30PM; Free Admission;
World Headquarters of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Museum is across the street in new (1994) temple. Main chamber has 110-rank organ - daily recitals at 3PM (Jun-Aug) and at 3PM Sunday (rest of year).
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