Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site

1009 Truman St, Lamar, Missouri 64759 USA

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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 -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.

Reviewed by
Rawn T.

March 23, 2024

Truman's Birthplace is great for a history lesson. I went there by myself and got a tour, then a couple of years later my wife and I took our children and nieces. We had a different tour guide and... Read more

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Ralphie S.

October 19, 2020

I was fortunate to view President Truman's casket as he lied in repose at The Truman Library in Independence as a child. I finally was able to be in Lamar during operating hours of his birthplace... Read more

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Zach G.

March 23, 2016

We randomly ended up in Lamar and decided to stop by here before hitting the road again. It's quick and it's free, so it's hard to go wrong...but it's also interesting as a history buff. You... Read more

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