Harry S Truman National Historic Site

The Truman Home

Although Harry Truman was a 20th century president, his home was from the Victorian era.

Nice back inside with the beautiful ravine behind it at last time

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.

219 North Delaware Street...Then and Now

Once the home of a flour mill partner, it later was the home of a president.

The Truman Farm Home

From when he was 22 until he was 33 years old, Harry Truman lived on his grandmother's farm.

The Noland Home

Harry Truman's cousins, the Nolands, lived right across the street from him.

The Frank Wallace Home

Bess Truman's brother, Frank, and his wife Natalie, lived in this small bungalow right behind the Truman home.

The George Wallace Home

Bess Truman's brother, George, and his wife, May, lived right behind the Truman home.

RecAreaDirections

The Visitor Center is located at 223 North Main Street, in Historic Fire Station No.1. 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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Visitor Center (Secure Truman Home Tickets Here) Facility

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) 254-2720. An audio version of the park's main brochure is here: https://unidescription.org/account/project/export/123

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