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Harry S Truman National Historic Site MO

Lat, Long: 38.92711967, -94.5162488

Designation: National Historic Site

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.

Weather:

Located on the western edge of Missouri, the park enjoys each of the four seasons. Early spring brings frequent and rapid fluctuations in weather. The summer season has warm days, periods of high heat and humidity, and mild nights. The fall season is normally mild with sunny days and cool nights. Winters can be cold. The January low averages 21 degrees. The area receives a yearly average of 37 inches of rain per year and around 18 inches of snow. Our zip code is 64050 if you wish to go to www.weather.gov

Directions:

The Visitor Center is located at 223 North Main Street. From the north or south, take I-435 to Truman Road (State Hwy 12), exit 60. Travel east on Truman Road three miles; you'll pass the Truman Home at Delaware Street. From the east or west, take I-70 to the Noland Road exit (12). Travel north on Noland Road four miles to Truman Road. Turn west on Truman Road and travel two blocks. The Truman Home is five blocks to the west of the visitor center.

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Address/Contact:

219 North Delaware Street (Truman Home)

Independence, US, 64050

Phone: 816-254-9929

Email: HSTR_Ranger@nps.gov

Entrance Fees:

The Truman home near sunset.The Truman Farm Home sits behind Autumn trees.The Noland home sits across the street from the Truman home.The George Wallace home with the Truman home in the background.The Truman Home, Then and Now!The Frank Wallace home where Bess Truman's brother lived.