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City Description
Blue Springs, MO Missouri Town 1855
8010 East Park Road, Lee's Summit, MO 816-503-4860

Missouri Town 1855 is a collection of original mid-19th century structures carefully moved from seven western Missouri counties and relocated at the site to depict a typical mid-western 1850's farming community.  [Web Site]

Harrisonville, MO 1835 Sharp-Hopper Log Cabin
400 E Mechanic, Harrisonville, MO  816-380-4396

One of the few structures in Cass County to survive the Kansas-Missouri Border War, the Civil War and Order No. 11. Open for tours by appointment and for special events. 
[Web Site]

Kearney, MO Historic Mount Gilead Church and School
15918 Plattsburg Rd., Kearney, MO  64060   (816) 628-6065

First organized in 1830 as a primitive Baptist church, Mount Gilead has endured decades of change on the Missouri frontier.  The congregation constructed the present brick building in 1873 following a devastating fire that destroyed the original structure.  Today the Mt. Gilead site offers the public a unique setting for special events.  Children visiting the school experience firsthand a 19th century classroom lesson with period dress and instruction.  Open for tours upon request.  Maintained by Clay County Historic Sites. [Web Site]

Kansas City, MO Cave Spring Interpretive Center
8701 E. Gregory, Kansas City, MO  816-358-2283
Kansas City, MO Shoal Creek Living History Museum
7000 N.E. Barry Road, Kansas City, MO  816-792-2655

Shoal Creek Living History Museum, begun in 1975, is a gathering of historic buildings of nineteenth century Missouri and is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Missouri's early history and architecture.  [Web Site]

Plattsburg, MO McCulloch's Deer Creek Cabin
5623 SW 228 St., Plattsburg, MO   816-370-2532

Authentic 1829 Cabin presenting pioneer arts and crafts, general store, day trips and local history.  Irregular hours.  [Web Site]

Shawnee, KS Shawnee Town
11501 W 57th Street, Shawnee, KS  913-248-2360

Shawnee Town features 17 original and replicated buildings filled with historical artifacts from the 1800's and early 1900's.  The Exhibit Gallery, located in the Visitors center, features "Shawnee: Old Town, New City".  This exhibit explores the history of Shawnee from when it was inhabited by native Americans to present day.  [Web Site

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