Location: Independence
Top Things to do in Independence
Top 8 Historic Sites in Independence, Missouri (MO)
Independence is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri. It lies within Jackson County, of which it is the county seat. Independence is a satellite city of Kansas City, Missouri, and is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area. In 2010, it had a total population of 116,830.
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1. St. Mary's Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Bingham Waggoner Mansion & Estate
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5.0 based on 291 reviews
Reviewed By H1151HNmaryn
The home is beautifully decorated for Christmas, and the home's working piano and organ were heard playing as we toured the home. Ben was a wonderful tour guide, especially for the children in the group, and answered all our questions with equal enthusiasm.
3. Independence Square
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By 958victoriag
The historical sites. The square is looking good much better than the run down look it previously had going on. There is a lot of history here and needs preserved.
4. Vaile Mansion
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By JD400 - Kansas City, United States
We took the Christmas tour with Don. He was extremely helpful and informative. It’s a great hidden gem!
5. Harry S Truman National Historic Site
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
President Harry S Truman took America from its traditional isolationism into the age of international involvement. Despite his power, he never forgot where he came from. Today, visitors can experience the surroundings Truman knew as a young man of modest ambition through his political career and final years as a former president.
Reviewed By Q9062QJdavids - Shoreview, United States
This is such a great place to visit.Our tour guide was very friendly and full of great stories.The home is so beautiful and you can feel the history inside the home.No photos are allowed inside the home.The tour is free and is short maybe an hour.Its a great tour.There is also a house across the street where you can watch real footage of the Truman's inside the home along with other information about President Truman.We recommend.
6. Jail, Marshal's Home & Museum
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
Jail built in 1859, and operated as a county jail until 1933. The infamous Frank James was incarcerated here. Learn about the evolution of justice on the Missouri frontier.
Reviewed By kevinmX1654LO - Jefferson City, United States
Being from Missouri l am a history buff . The tour was interesting and informative. Learned a few new things which is always good. Not many know this but Frank James is buried in a city park just down the road. His stone says Alexander Franklin James. (Frank)
7. The Truman Courthouse
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4.0 based on 43 reviews
Come tour the Historic Truman Courthouse, which was originally built in 1838. See where Harry S Truman began his political career! Tours given Tuesday-Friday at 11AM and 2PM. Groups larger than 10 should reserve a tour in advance.
8. The Ginger House
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