Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence

Name: Mid-Continent Public Library
Address: 15616 E 24 Hwy, Independence, United States

#19 among attractions in Independence

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Mid-Continent Public Library, Independence

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Mid-Continent Public Library, officially known as Consolidated Library District #3, is a consolidated public library system serving Clay, Platte, and Jackson Counties in Missouri, with headquarters in Independence, Missouri. ()

Established: 1965 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 39°6'41"N, 94°23'30"W

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15616 E 24 HwyMill CreekIndependence United States

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Mid-Continent Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

4.9 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Independence Center, Independence
125 min walk • Independence Center is a 1,032,000-square-foot super-regional shopping mall located in Independence, Missouri. Anchor stores are Dick's Sporting Goods and Dillard's with two vacant anchors last occupied by Macy's and Sears.
1.7 miW
Museum, History museum, Library
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence
43 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.
2.3 miSW
Museum, Church
Community of Christ Temple, Independence
60 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.
2.4 miSW
Church, Temple
Temple Lot, Independence
62 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...
2.1 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Truman Home, Independence
54 min walk • 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.
1.4 miW
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Vaile Mansion, Independence
36 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.
1.8 miSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
1859 Jail, Independence
46 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.
2.7 miSW
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Leila's Hair Museum, Independence
70 min walk • Leila's Hair Museum was a museum in Independence, Missouri that displays examples of hair art dating back to the 17th century.
1.9 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
48 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.
2.4 miSW
Museum, Church
LDS Visitors Center, Independence
62 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.
2.5 miSW
Memorial
United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence
63 min walk • The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N.