State Historic Site · Missouri
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
- Location
- Barton County, Missouri
- Nearest town
- 0.3 miles east of Lamar
- Type
- State Historic Site
About Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site
The one-and-a-half-story frame house at the center of this site is where Harry S. Truman was born on May 8, 1884, in the downstairs southwest bedroom. The state bought the home in 1957 and dedicated it as a historic site two years later, at a ceremony Truman himself attended. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and is maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is in Barton County, Missouri, 0.3 miles east of Lamar. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.