Jackson County Courthouse, Independence

Name: Jackson County Courthouse
Address: 102 North Main Street, Independence, United States

#17 among attractions in Independence

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The Jackson County Courthouse, also known as the Truman Courthouse, is a historic courthouse in Independence, Missouri. ()

Built: 1836 (188 years ago)Coordinates: 39°5'33"N, 94°24'59"W

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102 North Main StreetHeart of IndependenceIndependence United States

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Jackson County Courthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.8 miN
Museum, History museum, Library
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Independence
21 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.
0.5 miW
Museum, Church
Community of Christ Temple, Independence
14 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.
0.6 miW
Church, Temple
Temple Lot, Independence
17 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...
0.4 miW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Truman Home, Independence
10 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 miN
Museum, Historical place, Architecture
Vaile Mansion, Independence
27 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.
~480 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
1859 Jail, Independence
3 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.
1.1 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Leila's Hair Museum, Independence
30 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 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, Historical place
Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence
1 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.
0.6 miW
Museum, Church
LDS Visitors Center, Independence
15 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.
0.7 miW
Memorial
United Nations Peace Plaza, Independence
18 min walk • The United Nations Peace Plaza in Independence, Missouri, was unveiled on October 27, 1997, formally dedicated by U.N.
0.7 miW
Museum
Auditorium, Independence
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jackson County Courthouse?

Nearby attractions include Historic Truman Courthouse, Independence (1 min walk), 1859 Jail, Independence (3 min walk), Trinity Episcopal Church, Independence (5 min walk), Truman Home, Independence (10 min walk).

How to get to Jackson County Courthouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jackson County Courthouse:

Bus

Truman at Main • Lines: 24 (3 min walk)
Lexington at Osage • Lines: 24 (4 min walk)

Train

Independence (21 min walk)