Harry S. Truman National Historic Site

Harry S Truman National Historic Site
Map
Interactive map showing the location of Harry S. Truman National Historic Site
Location219 N. Delaware St., Independence, Missouri
Coordinates39°05′36″N 94°25′23″W / 39.09333°N 94.42306°W / 39.09333; -94.42306 (Harry S Truman National Historic Site)
Area0.8 acres (0.32 ha)
Built byGeorge Porterfield Gates (1867 house)
James W. Adams (1885 modification)[2]
ArchitectJames W. Adams (1885 modification)
Architectural styleGothic, Ecletic Victorian
Visitation31,316 (2012)
Websitewww.nps.gov/hstr
NRHP reference No.85001248[1]
Added to NRHPMay 31, 1985

The Harry S. Truman National Historic Site (officially styled without the period after the S[3][4]) preserves the longtime home of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd 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.[5]

  1. ^ "National Register Information System – (#85001248)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Harry S Truman National Historic Site". National Park Service. Retrieved January 10, 2022. With accompanying pictures
  3. ^ An Act To establish the Harry S Truman National Historic Site in the State of Missouri, and for other purposes, Public Law 98-32, Government Printing Office.
  4. ^ Harry S Truman National Historic Site
  5. ^ Park Management – National Park Service

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