Attractions

Overview The Lamar City Lake is located at 214 SE 15th Road and covers 250 acres. It was built as the city’s primary water source, although it has also been used for recreational fishing. With the city now moving to a new well, more recreational activities on the lake may be developed. Picnic tables, a…

Beautifully landscaped and fully functional, the Lamar City Park is the pride of Lamar. Located on the grounds of the City Park is an RV park, eight baseball/softball fields with four concession stands and restroom facilities. There is also an enclosed shelter with an attached restroom facility, fish pond, six covered pavilions, a one mile…

The Stilabower Public Observatory is one of the few community-owned observatories in the nation. Its unique aspect is its handicapped-accessible design. This facility boasts a 14-inch telescope, computerized tracking, and a digital imaging system. Recently, an updated telescope allows visitors to input coordinates or objects, which allows the telescope to track them across the sky.

The Barton County Historical Society maintains a museum in the basement of the historic Barton County Courthouse. Information is available from their archives by calling the volunteer staff and requesting a search. The information is free, but donations are accepted to help provide information to historians, genealogists, and those interested in the history of Barton…

All legends have their beginnings, and Wyatt Earp is no exception. A man of mystery, his larger-than-life story continues to fascinate people 175 years after he was born. Many know the events in his life that secured his place in history and immortalized him on the big and small screen, but some may not know…

No visit to Barton County would be complete without experiencing Lamar’s Downtown Square and Shopping District. Lamar’s Constitution Square is crowned with the majestic Barton County Courthouse, which dates back to 1889. The Barton County Historical Society maintains a museum in the basement of the historic Barton County Courthouse. Information is available from their archives…

Located in the north part of Lamar, honors the military and anyone associated with the Barton County Memorial Hospital, which stood on this property for nearly 60 years. The southwest corner is the most important part of the park and the reason the hospital was built in 1948. Here, we honor the 69 Barton County…

Established in 1908, the Plaza started as the Bijou on the north side of the Lamar Square. After a fire in 1909 destroyed most of the Square’s north side, including the Bijou, it was quickly relocated to the SW corner of the Square. In 1918, they moved again, this time to the NE corner of…

Visiting the birthplace of Harry S. Truman in Lamar, Missouri, offers a fascinating glimpse into the early life of the only U.S. president from Missouri. The site features a modest home where Truman was born on May 8, 1884. The surrounding area includes a visitor center dedicated to his life and presidency, showcasing personal artifacts,…