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Barton County Historical Society, Lamar, Missouri. 1,029 likes · 1 talking about this · 37 were here. Official Facebook Page of the Barton County Historical Society and Museum.
US Census Block: 2050. The Barton County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Lamar, Missouri. Established in 1963, the society's mission is to preserve and promote the history and heritage of Barton County and its surrounding areas.
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Address. 1004 Gulf Street. Lamar , Missouri , 64759. Phone. 417-682-4141. Fax. 417-682-2960. Hours. Mon-Fri 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. About Barton County Missouri Historical Society. The Barton County Historical Society, situated in Lamar, Missouri, is a historical society dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich history of Barton County.
Lamar Missouri Historical Tour By University of Central Missouri Department of History, MA in History student Anna Furney with research support from University of Central Missouri Department of History
Published on Aug 17, 2023. Last updated on Dec 26, 2023. Upon its founding in 1856, Lamar was already chosen to serve as county seat of Barton County. Its downtown area was laid out in a 400-foot square, and its first courthouse was built there.
Lamar Missouri Historical Tour. Subjects. Replica of the Statute of Liberty Lamar Missouri. “Lamar, MO - Mini Statue of Liberty.” Roadside America. Accessed May 9, 2023. https://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/69653. “Replica of the Statue of Liberty.” Historical Marker Database. Dec. 10, 2020. https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=42304.
Barton County Courthouse 1855-Present. The county was created in 1855 and Lamar was selected as the county seat. The first courthouse was a two story wood frame structure built in Lamar in 1856. The second courthouse was a brick structure built in 1860 by George E Ward. The courthouse was burned in November 1862 during the Civil War.
