Lamar: Birthplace town of Harry S Truman, the only president born in Missouri, per Visit Missouri and Missouri State Parks. Below are 2 places to visit, each read on its own official or visitor-bureau page.Facts read October 30, 2026 from the pages linked beside each one. Hours and prices change; confirm before you drive. Region is our own county grouping.
- Springfield & Southwest MissouriRegion
- Barton CountyCounty
- 2Places to See
- 1Place Pages Here
Why Go to Lamar
- Birthplace town of Harry S Truman, the only president born in Missouri, per Visit Missouri and Missouri State Parks. (visitmo.com)
- City page stresses central location, with access to I-49, I-44 and US 160, and Kansas City 120 miles away. (cityoflamar.org)
- Prairie State Park, a tallgrass prairie with a free-roaming bison herd, is near Lamar at a Mindenmines address. (mostateparks.com)
See and Do
| Place | What It Is | Hours or Price as Printed |
|---|---|---|
| Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site | Small frame house where Truman was born, furnished to period; tours and interpretive programs. | Visit Missouri: free admission, open year-round; State Parks page links to separate hours |
| Prairie State Park | Remnant tallgrass prairie with a bison herd, nature center, trails and campground. | Hours and fees not on page; office 417-843-6711 |
Place Pages on This Site
A Little History
- Truman was born in the house at 1009 Truman Street in 1884 per the Visit Missouri page. (visitmo.com)
Events in Lamar
- Christmas Open House at Truman Birthplace: Dec 12, 2026 (as listed) (mostateparks.com)
Coming Up Near Lamar
Nothing on our checked calendar yet. We list only events whose dates an organizer has published. See all Missouri events.
Getting There
- Access to I-49, I-44 (less than an hour south) and US 160; three railways cross the area. (cityoflamar.org)
Plan Your Visit
| Visitor Information | cityoflamar.org |
|---|---|
| Visitor Center Address | City Hall, 132 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759 |
| Phone | 417-682-5554 |
| Drive Times | Missouri drive times |
| Events Nearby | Springfield & Southwest Missouri events |
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What We Could Not Verify
Not confirmed
- Population (Census blocked)
- lamarmissouri.com is a parked for-sale domain, skipped
- Barton County Chamber site, Barco Drive-In site (barcodrivein.com did not resolve), Lamar fair dates
- KOAM article could not be read (429)
- City history
- Truman site hours
- Our region grouping is not an official designation.
Questions People Ask
What is Lamar, Missouri known for?
Birthplace town of Harry S Truman, the only president born in Missouri, per Visit Missouri and Missouri State Parks.
How do I get to Lamar?
Access to I-49, I-44 (less than an hour south) and US 160; three railways cross the area.
Where can I find visitor information for Lamar?
The visitor site we read is cityoflamar.org. The address it prints is City Hall, 132 West 10th Street, Lamar, MO 64759.
What are the main things to see in Lamar?
Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, Prairie State Park are the first four on the list above.
Sources
- cityoflamar.org, read October 30, 2026
- cityoflamar.org, read October 30, 2026
- visitmo.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
- mostateparks.com, read October 30, 2026
Checked October 30, 2026 by It’s Missouri. Cite this page: Lamar, itsmissouri.com (https://itsmissouri.com/destinations/lamar-missouri/), checked 2026-10-30. Free to quote with a link.