State Historic Site · Missouri, United States
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is a state historic site in Missouri, United States, covering 2.5 acres (1.0 ha), established in 1957.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Historic Site |
|---|---|
| Location | Barton, Missouri, United States |
| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Established | 1957 |
| Coordinates | 37.4953° N, 94.2711° W |
| Managed by | Missouri state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
The Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is a state-owned property in Lamar, Barton County, Missouri, maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, preserving the 1+1⁄2-story childhood home of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States. The future president was born here on May 8, 1884, in the downstairs southwest bedroom. The home was purchased by the state in 1957 and dedicated as a historic site in 1959 at a ceremony attended by Truman himself. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- Tulsa International Airport (TUL) · Tulsa, United States · 126.6 miles away
- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 127.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site?
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is in Missouri, United States (37.4953° N, 94.2711° W).
When was Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site established?
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site was established in 1957, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site?
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site covers 2.5 acres (1.0 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Missouri_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Missouri state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_S_Truman_Birthplace_State_Historic_Site — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).