Truman Home, Independence

Name: Truman Home
Address: 223 N Main St, Independence, 64050-2804, United States
Telephone: +1 816-254-9929

#6 among attractions in Independence

Museum, Top attraction, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the thirty-third president of the United States, as well as other properties associated with him in the Kansas City, Missouri metropolitan area. The site is operated by the National Park Service, with its centerpieces being the Truman Home in Independence and the Truman Farm Home in Grandview. It also includes the Noland home of Truman's cousins, and the George and Frank Wallace homes of Bess Truman's brothers. The site was designated a National Historic Site on May 23, 1983. ()

Visitors per year: 31.3 thous.Coordinates: 39°5'37"N, 94°25'24"W

Address

223 N Main StHeart of IndependenceIndependence 64050-2804 United States

Contact

+1 816-254-9929

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Day trips

Truman Home – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Community of Christ Temple, Temple Lot, Vaile Mansion.

0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Library
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence
18 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library and resting place of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd president of the United States, his wife Bess and daughter Margaret, and is located on U.S.
~1320 ftSW
Museum, Church
Community of Christ Temple, Independence
7 min walk • The Temple in Independence, Missouri, is a house of worship and education "dedicated to the pursuit of peace". It dominates the skyline of Independence and has become the focal point of the headquarters of the Community of Christ.
~1700 ftSW
Church, Temple
Temple Lot, Independence
9 min walk • The Temple Lot, located in Independence, Missouri, is the first site to be dedicated for the construction of a temple in the Latter Day Saint movement. The area was dedicated on August 3, 1831, by the movement's founder, Joseph Smith Jr. and purchased on December 19, 1831, by...
1 miN
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Vaile Mansion, Independence
26 min walk • The Harvey M. Vaile Mansion is located at 1500 North Liberty Street in Independence, Missouri. Built in 1881 for businessman Harvey M. Vaile, it is a locally significant example of Second Empire architecture.
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
1859 Jail, Independence
11 min walk • The Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House in Independence, Missouri, United States is a building constructed in 1859 to serve as a county jail for Jackson County, Missouri. It served in this capacity until 1933, when it was decommissioned and replaced with another structure.
1.3 miSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Leila's Hair Museum, Independence
34 min walk • Leila's Hair Museum was a museum in Independence, Missouri that displays examples of hair art dating back to the 17th century.
0.4 miE
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
10 min walk • The Harry S. Truman Office and Courtroom was the office used by Harry S. Truman during his early political years. It is located in the Jackson County Courthouse in Independence, Missouri.
~1720 ftSW
Museum, Church
LDS Visitors Center, Independence
9 min walk • The Independence Visitors' Center is a visitors' center owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Independence, Missouri.
~1930 ftSW
Memorial
United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence
10 min walk • The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N.
~1990 ftSW
Museum
Auditorium, Independence
10 min walk • The Auditorium is a house of worship and office building located on the greater Temple Lot in Independence, Missouri. The Auditorium is part of the headquarters complex of Community of Christ which also includes the Independence Temple.
~1480 ftSW
Sacred and religious sites, Church
Stone Church, Independence
8 min walk • The Community of Christ Stone Church is a historic place of worship at 1012 West Lexington Avenue in Independence, Missouri, United States. The limestone building is north across the street from the Church of Christ headquarters and diagonally opposite the Community of Christ Temple.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Truman Home open?

Truman Home is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 5 pm
Sunday 8:30 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Truman Home?

Nearby attractions include Truman Road, Independence (1 min walk), Harry S. Truman Historic District, Independence (5 min walk), Community of Christ Temple, Independence (7 min walk), Stone Church, Independence (8 min walk).

How to get to Truman Home by public transport?

The nearest stations to Truman Home:

Bus

Lexington at Union • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)
Spring at Truman • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)

Train

Independence (15 min walk)