Campaign Headquarters

Harry S Truman had his 1922 campaign headquarters for Eastern District County Judge here.

• The building where Harry S Truman had his first campaign headquarters no longer stands. There is an empty space between two brick buildings on the historic Independence square across from the Historic Truman Courthouse. Today, the space is occupied by an outdoor patio with string lights, tables, and a fence.

Clinton's Drugstore

Harry S Truman had his first job at Clinton's Drugstore.

• Clinton's Drugstore is located on the northeast side of the historic Independence square just across the street from the Truman Historic Courthouse. The two-story building is brick with a white wooden storefront with the Clinton's sign in gold and black and white striped awnings.

Community Savings and Loan

Harry S Truman was a part of a company called Community Savings and Loan and their main office was located here.

• The two-store brick building with store front is located just off the historic Independence square.

Farmers and Merchants Bank Building

Harry S Truman played poker in the Farmers and Merchants Bank Building.

• A three-story brick building on the corner of the Independence Square across from the Historic Truman Courthouse.

Freedom’s Frontier National Heritage Area

Freedom's Frontier National Heritage Area shares the stories of 19th century Americans living in Kansas and Missouri who struggled to define the meaning of freedom during the Bleeding Kansas and Civil War years and how these historic struggles have shaped our nation’s concept of American democracy today as freedom for all continues to evolve.

Garage

The garage where Harry S Truman parked his first car.

• The white garage sits southeast of the Truman home near the current parking lot.

Harry S Truman National Historic Site, the Santa Fe Trail

The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman and other properties in the Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area associated with him. Not only was he the thirty third president of the United States, he was also instrumental in the preservation of the Santa Fe Trail.

Historic Truman Courthouse

Harry S Truman began his political career at the courthouse as a county judge.

• The courthouse is in the center of the historic Independence square. The courthouse is a large two-story brick building that spans the length of the block.

Historic Truman Courthouse - 1948 Victory Celebration

Harry S Truman began his political career at the courthouse as a county judge.

• The courthouse is in the center of the historic Independence square. The courthouse is a large two-story brick building that spans the length of the block.

Historic Truman Courthouse - Harry Truman's office

Harry S Truman began his political career at the courthouse as a county judge.

• The courthouse is in the center of the historic Independence square. The courthouse is a large two-story brick building that spans the length of the block.

Life on the Family Farm

The Life on the Family Farm wayside tells the story of the Truman farm home.

• A black wayside with information about Life on the Family farm in front of the white two-story Truman farm home. The land around the home is flat and grassy, there is a grove of maple trees in front of the home and outbuildings behind the home. Directly behind the home is a small brown structure, to the northeast of the home is a white chicken coop and brown wooden outhouse, to the southeast is a white garage and a brown wooden maintenance garage. To the east of the home is a pasture.

Original Entrance Pillars

The original entrance to the Truman farm.

• The two limestone entrance pillars were originally at the end of a long drive and field in front of the Truman farm home. Today the entrance pillars stand at the entrance to a restaurant parking lot across the street from the Truman Farm Home.

Pump

The water pump at the Truman farm home.

• The white water pump is located south of the Truman farm home near the back door.

Slack Grocery Building

Mike Pendergast announced Harry S Truman as the candidate for Eastern District County Judge in the Slack Grocery building.

• A two-story brick building with store front located on the end of a block just off the historic Independence square.

Stone Gate Posts

Stone gate posts on the Truman farm.

• Behind the Truman home in the pasture are two sets of square limestone posts that once held gates. In front of the Truman home is a square limestone fence post with some metal hardware still attached.

Trinity Episcopal Church of Independence

Harry S Truman married Bess Wallace Truman at Trinity Episcopal Church of Independence.

• A small brick church with bell tower and an enclosed flower garden on the side.

Truman Chicken Coop

The Truman family chicken coop.

• The white wooden rectangular chicken coop with five windows and a door sits northeast of the Truman farm home surrounded by trees on two sides. The brown wooded outhouse sits just northwest of the chicken coop.

Truman Farm Home

The farm home of Harry S Truman.

• The white two-story Truman farm home has green trim and a front porch. The land around the home is flat and grassy, there is a grove of maple trees in front of the home and outbuildings behind the home. Directly behind the home is a small brown structure, to the northeast of the home is a white chicken coop and brown wooden outhouse, to the southeast is a white garage and a brown wooden maintenance garage. To the east of the home is a pasture.

Truman Farm Home Conclusion

The farm home of Harry S Truman.

• The white two-story Truman farm home has green trim and a front porch. The land around the home is flat and grassy, there is a grove of maple trees in front of the home and outbuildings behind the home. Directly behind the home is a small brown structure, to the northeast of the home is a white chicken coop and brown wooden outhouse, to the southeast is a white garage and a brown wooden maintenance garage. To the east of the home is a pasture.

Truman Statue Beginning

Bronze statue of Harry S Truman at the Historic Truman Courthouse.

• On the East side of the Historic Truman Courthouse is the Harry S Truman bronze statue. In the statue, he is wearing a suit, glasses, and walking with his trademark accessory, a cane. There are flag poles on each side of the statue. The courthouse is in the center of the historic Independence square. The courthouse is a large two-story brick building that spans the length of the block.

Truman Statute Conclusion

Bronze statue of Harry S Truman at the Historic Truman Courthouse.

• On the East side of the Historic Truman Courthouse is the Harry S Truman bronze statue. In the statue, he is wearing a suit, glasses, and walking with his trademark accessory, a cane. There are flag poles on each side of the statue. The courthouse is in the center of the historic Independence square. The courthouse is a large two-story brick building that spans the length of the block.

Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)

• Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here)
• The park visitor center is located at 223 North Main Street, in the historic 1928 Independence Fire Station, which is in the Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark and one block north of the historic Independence Town Square. (816) 254-9929. (Closed Mondays and Tuesdays) An audio version of the park's main brochure is here: https://unidescription.org/account/project/export/123

• Challenge 2: Visit the Truman Library and Museum!
• Continue with a visit to the Truman Library!

• Challenge 3: Reader to Farmer to County Judge to Senator to Vice President to President!
• "All leaders must be readers. Not all readers will be leaders, but all leaders must be readers." Harry S Truman

• Challenge 3: Pat the Gingko Tree
• While on his famous walks in his neighborhood, Harry Truman loved a particular Ginkgo tree. He always told it it was doing a great job. It's one of the oldest trees in Independence, Missouri.

• Challenge 2: Focus on Nature
• Enjoying nature, whatever season, can do wonders for you!

• Challenge 1: Write a Letter
• Writing a letter to a friend or loved one can greatly energize your mind and soul.

• Challenge 2: The Origin of Common Sense
• A visit to the Truman Farm in Grandview will help you understand why the land was so important to Harry Truman and his family.

• Challenge 1: Stop by the Noland House
• The Noland Home can help you understand the role of Harry Truman's family in his life and professional career.

• Challenge 3: Exploring Mister Truman's Neighborhood
• Explore Truman’s neighborhood in a new way with a selection of cell phone tours of the historic site and its surrounding areas. Reimagine his life at home in Missouri and in the White House through unique audio-visual tours that take you on a special journey of Truman’s life. Choose from any of these three cell phone tours to enhance your experience during your visit and listen while you move.

• Challenge 1: On Pace with President Truman!
• Challenge 1: On Pace with a President Follow Harry S. Truman’s daily physical wellness habit by taking the Truman Historic Walk. This 2.7-mile trail includes 43 stops featuring many historic places in Independence, Missouri. You can see his childhood home, homes of his friends and family, and the Truman Library along the way. Let Truman’s walking routes be your path to discovering physical wellness.

Around the Corner from the Truman Home

Get to know more about Harry S Truman by following in his footsteps and learning about his neighborhood.

Political Education of Harry S Truman

Welcome to The Political Education of Harry Truman self-guided tour. The Independence Town Square is where Harry Truman began his political career. This tour focuses on his early political life when he was developing his skills and making political associations.

The Truman Farm

Welcome to Harry S Truman National Historic Site. The Truman Farm tour will teach you about the 11 years Harry Truman spent on the farm.