Sedalia Visitors Guide

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This guide is produced, printed and distributed with funding from
the Tourism Commission by the Convention and Visitors Bureau
of the Sedalia Area Chamber and all contents are © copyrighted.
Reproduction of editorial or graphic content in any manner is strictly
prohibited without expressed written permission.
Sedalia Area Chamber
& Visitors Bureau
600 East 3rd Street
Sedalia, MO 65301
1-800-827-5295
www.visitsedaliamo.com
VisitMO.com
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1. American Inn
2. Best Western
3. Budget Host
Super 7
4. Comfort Inn
5. Hotel Bothwell
6. Truman Inn
7. Stardust Motel
8. Sunset Motel
9. Super 8 Motel
10. Holiday Inn
Express
11. Georgetown
Country View
Estates (west)
12. Georgetown
Inn (west)
1. Centennial Park
2. Clover Dell Park
3. Housel Park
4. Hubbard Park
5. Katy Park
6. Katy Trail State Park
7. Leisure Park
8. Liberty Park
9. Vermont Park
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(6 miles North on Hwy 65)
Downtown National
Historic District
Sedalia Parks
Department
660-826-4930
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1. Thompson Hills Shopping Center
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3. Downtown Sedalia
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In 1860, as the
railroad steamed its
way west, General
George R. Smith
had a vision.
He caught a glimpse
of the future and
persuaded the Pacific Railroad to choose an inland
route rather than parallel the river as it crossed
Missouri. He founded Sedalia in the middle of the
prairie and landed a major transportation and
distribution center right on his front doorstep.
Within a few months, on January 17, 1861, the
first Pacific Railroad Company passenger train
arrived in Sedalia.
Today’s Sedalia, with its friendly people, stately
homes and majestic buildings, schools and
churches, art and performance centers, ragtime
tradition and historic state fairgrounds, all came
about because of General Smith’s vision and the
railroads which brought it to fulfillment.
In 1955 the Sedalia Army Air Base was renamed Whiteman
Air Foce Base in honor of Sedalian George Whiteman who
was identified as the first air war casulty at Pearl Harbor.
On January 9, 1959 the “Rawhide” TV series premiered and
told the story of cattle drives to Sedalia. The series was based
on a diary written by drover George C. Duffield and featured
Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. Both visited Sedalia in
observation of our Centennial Celebration in 1960.
Ragtime is recognized as the first truly American form of
music. The Ragtime era occurred between 1896 and 1920. It
is most easily recognized by its syncopation. Scott Joplin is
recognized as the King of Ragtime. And Sedalia is
recognized as the Birthplace of Ragtime for it was here that
Scott composed the Maple Leaf Rag. The first piece of music
to sell over a million copies. Scott Joplin’s influence is more
noted for his skills at composition. An annual festival is held
early in June to commemorate the man and his music.
The term Missouri Mule originated between the Chicago
International Fair in 1893 and the St Louis Exposition in
1904 due to the large number of prizes going to mules bred in
Missouri. Mules are valued for their endurance, patience and
sure footedness. Louis M Monsees of Smithton was
considered the king of mule breeders in the United States.
Limestone Valley Farm, consisting of 700 acres, took many
honors at the 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair including Bell of
Limestone being named Grand Champion. So much ‘hype’
surrounded the Champion jack that a local brewery
manufactured and sold a beer named “Orphan Boy”. Over
three million mules were produced in Missouri in 1900.

Prior to 1000 BC, Fairs came about as a means of carrying
on peaceful trade between different tribes. The first
American fairs were associated with sheep shearings. State
Fairs transitioned into a showcase of agriculture products,
equipment, resources and technology. The first agricultural
revolution occurred between 1862-1875 and was attributed
to the change from hand power to horses.The second
agricultural revolution occurred between 1941-1950 and was
attributed to a change from horses to tractors and the
adoption of a group of technological practices. The Missouri
State Fair grounds, consisting of 396 acres, is twice as large
as the average farm in the 1800’s. The price of everything at
the first Missouri State Fair in 1901 was a nickel.
General George R. Smith
Katy Depot Heritage Site
600 East Third Street
(660) 826-2222 · 1-800-827-5295
www.katydepotsedalia.com
Hours
April - December
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January - March
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nominal admission fee
requested.
Self-guided tours are
available. Group tours
require one week
advance notice.
Bike rentals available.
Built in 1896
The Katy
Depot,
renovated in
2000 by the
Department of
Natural Resources, is currently
occupied by the Sedalia Area
Chamber and Visitors Bureau,
the Railroad Heritage Exhibits,
The Depot Store and serves as
Trailhead to the Katy Trail State
Park.
The Katy Depot is Sedalia’s
offcial welcoming center and
carries souvenirs and Agri
Missouri foods.
Heritage exhibit cases put a face
on Sedalia’s heart and history.
Each “building” contains graphic
panels and artifact windows
telling the story of our railroad
legacy. Included in the exhibit is
a working telegraph, theatre and
youth activity room.
Also featured are events, annual
rotating and traveling exhibits.
This is from one of the many
historic displays the Depot
features on a rotating basis
throughout the year.
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Truman Lake
40 mile radius
Bristle Ridge Winery
Montserrat Vineyards
Les Bourgeouis
Vineyards
Eichenberg Winery
Grey Bear Vineyards
Buffalo Creek Winery
Wineries
© Ashley M. Lewis
Missouri State Fairgrounds
2503 West 16th Street
(660) 827-8150 · 1-800-422-FAIR
Museum Hours
During the Missouri
State Fair Only —
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Other times by
appointment.
Group tours require
advanced notice.
Admission is free.
Museum Phone:
660-827-8120
The Fairground’s 396 acres,
listed on the National Register of
Historic Districts, are the home of
over 2,200 campsites and modern
convention and agricultural
facilities. From the Varied
Industries Building, built in 1903,
to the Missouri Department of
Conservation building fnished in
2005, the nationally recognized
architecture on the Fairgrounds is
unduplicated. The Womans
Building, built in 1910 houses the
State Fair Museum.
The Fairgrounds host a variety of
events throughout the year,
including livestock shows,
camping rallies, sporting events,
and races. The Katy Trail State
Park runs along the south side of
the Fairgrounds and is within
biking distance of the campsites.
2010 Fair - August 12 - 22
2011 Fair - August 11 - 21
www.mostatefair.com
Museum Website: www.mostatefairfoundation.org
Year-round events include all
types of livestock shows,
special events, festivals and
camper/RV jamborees.
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B & B
Georgetown Country View Estates 22378 Highway H,
(660) 826-7468 - Quite get-a-way in a historic location!
Featuring continental/full breakfast, TV, pool, hot tub, pool
table, private baths in each room and exercise rooms.
Georgetown Inn 22166 Highway H, (660) 826-3941 -
Country breakfast, children welcome, TV, no smoking
inside. 1842 comfortable historic home, minutes from
downtown.
American Inn 1217 S. Limit, (660) 826-2488 - 30
rooms, ADA accessible
Best Western 3120 S. Limit (660) 826-6100 ·
(800) 528-1234 - 117 rooms, restaurant,
continental breakfast, lounge, indoor pool,
meeting rooms, group rates, ADA accessible
Budget Host Super 7 5650 S. Limit, (660) 827-0215,
(800) 675-2518 - 24 rooms, group rates, call about ADA
availability
Comfort Inn 3600 W. Broadway, (660)
829-5050, (800) 228-5150 - 76 rooms,
continental breakfast, indoor pool, meeting
rooms, group rates, ADA accessible
Holiday Inn Express 4001 W. Broadway,
(660) 826-4000 (800) 465-4329 - 76 rooms,
continental breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, business
center, fitness center, meeting rooms, call for group
rates, ADA accessible
Hotel Bothwell 103 E. Fourth, (660)
826-5588 - 48 rooms, restaurant, continental
breakfast, lounge, meeting rooms, group rates,
ADA accessible
Truman Inn 3501 W. Broadway, (660) 826-8400 -
116 rooms, restaurant, lounge, banquet room, ballroom,
community area with big screen TV, business center,
meeting rooms, group rates, ADA accessible
Stardust Motel 4710 S. Limit, (660) 826-8662 - 13
rooms. Call for more information. American owned.
Sunset Motel 3615 S. Limit, (660) 826-1446 - Call for
more information.
Super 8 Motel 3402 W. Broadway,
(660) 827-5890, (800) 800-8000 - 87 rooms,
continental breakfast, group rates, high-speed
wireless, ADA accessible, large vehicle parking
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Katy Trail State Park
Sedalia offers two Katy Trail Trailheads. The Katy
Depot at 600 East Third Street and the equine trailhead
on Clarindon Road just south of the Missouri State
Fairgrounds.
The Depot Store has light snacks and beverages and
offers bike rentals, restrooms, water fountains, overnight
parking and custom souviners and Agri Missouri foods.
Our friendly, courteous
and knowledgeable staff
are ready to offer
directions, assistance or
information.
www.katytrailstatepark.com
© Sydney Brink
Bikers of the Pearl River Cycle Club enjoy a ride on the Katy Trail State
Park. © Sydney Brink
Fischer Stables at the
Katy Trail, LLC
Located at 22299 Sacajawea Road. This modern, 70
stall equine facility offers four different boarding
packages from stalls with attached outdoor paddocks to
pasture boarding. The stables can provide hourly or daily
rental of an outdoor or in-door lighted arena. Riding
trails are available on the property with convenient access
to the Katy Trail and beyond. For more information, call
(660) 829-HORSE (4677).
Campgrounds
Countryside RV Park 5464 HWY 65 South, (660)
827-6513 - RV sites, electricity, toilet facilities, showers,
handicap accessible, picnic tables, dump station, storm shelter,
laundry, meeting room
Chaplin’s RV’s 22415 Main Street, (660) 826-8549, (888)
816-4663, 660-596-2842 - Pull Thru Sites, 30-50 amp
electricity, open year round.
Happy Acres RV Park 22527 HWY 65 North, (660)
826-4046 - Call for information.
Missouri State Fairgrounds HWY 65 & 16th Streets,
(660) 827-8150 - RV sites, tent sites, electricity, toilet facilities,
showers, store nearby, handicap accessible, near the Katy Trail
State Park.
Transportation
Sedalia Memorial Airport — 1900 East Boonville
(660) 826-4128 Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Amtrak — 1-800-USA-RAIL
American Auto Rental — 2101 South Limit
(660) 827-5200
A+ Victory Shuttle — (660) 221-7783
B & L Shuttle — (660) 221-4406
The Bus — (660) 826-4212
Radio Stations
KPOW 97.1 FM – Classic Rock
KDRO 1490 AM – Country
KSIS 1050 AM – News / Talk
KSDL 92.3 FM – Rock
KXKX 105.7 – Country
Weather
Time and Temperature — (660) 827-3111
Weather Forecast — (660) 826-5747
Road Information — 1-800-222-6400
Emergency
Emergencies — 911
Cellular: *55 for Highway Patrol
Bothwell Regional Health Center — (660) 826-8833
Sedalia Police Department — (660) 826-8100
Missouri State Highway Patrol — (660) 530-5515
Warsaw, MO
30 miles south of Sedalia on 65 Highway…
The heart of Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks.
Whether you like indoor or outdoor activities, shopping
or relaxing Warsaw has it all!
Drake Harbor Recreation Area provides a beautiful
riverside setting for events throughout the year, as well
as scenic lighted walking paths, playground area,
horseshoe pits and boat access to Lake of the Ozarks.
Truman Lake Mountain Bike Park opened in 2008,
offers over 10 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails
with additional trails being added.
Warsaw is also home to historic Joe Dice Swinging
Bridge, one of the last remaining swinging bridges in
Missouri. The bridge has been renovated and opened as
a pedestrian/biking path and is part of our riverwalk.
If shopping is your pleasure then visit our award
winning Downtown and experience a variety of restau-
rants and antique/unique shops, which overlooks Drake
Harbor and the riverfront trails system.
While you’re in town don’t forget
to visit Truman Dam Overlook
and Visitor Center, Lost Valley
Fish Hatchery, Shawnee Bend
Golf Course… and so much
more!
www.welcometowarsaw.com
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Daum Museum of
Contemporary Art
State Fair Community College Campus
3201 W. 16th Street · (660) 530-5888
Hours
Tuesday - Friday
11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Admission is free.
Self-guided tours
are available free of
charge, as well as
guided tours upon
request.
Daum Museum of Contemporary
Art opened in 2002 on the campus
of State Fair Community College.
The Daum collects, preserves,
interprets, and exhibits modern and
contemporary works of art. It houses
nine exhibition galleries on three
levels with a combined area of 9,300
square feet. Through its collections,
exhibitions, programs, and publica-
tions, the Daum sheds light on the
stimulating complexity of
contemporary art. The museum
offers a temporary-exhibition series
that changes three times a year.
Exhibitions range from monographic
surveys of nationally recognized
artists, to group shows that explore a
shared theme, to the recognition of
regional artists who merit wider
appreciation. The museum also
exhibits selections from its perma-
nent collection, which includes
diverse paintings, drawings, prints,
works in clay, and sculpture created
since the mid-20th century. It
features works by Andy Warhol,
Dale Chihuly, Helen Frankenthaler,
Robert Motherwell, Peter Voulkos,
Louise Bourgeois, and Betty
Woodman.
Violet Chandelier
by Dale Chihuly
"Cathedral Spires and Rocks,
Yosemite" by Ansel Adams
www.daummuseum.org
© Sydney Brink
GoBoonville.com
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The Sedalia Murals
Pettis County Courthouse
415 South Ohio · (660) 826-5000
Built in 1924, the Courthouse
proudly displays the Circuit Courtroom Murals. Barbara
Manes Campbell, St. Louis muralist and oil painting
restorationist, was commissioned to restore the 100-year
old painting of Lady Justice behind the Judge`s bench and
to paint murals for the remaining panels in the courtroom
depicting the history of Pettis County from the early
1800s to the present. Lady Justice, frst hung in the former
Courthouse, built in 1884 and destroyed by fre June 10,
1920. It was saved from the fre, but had never been
cleaned and restretched. After the restoration of Lady
Justice in 1997, Campbell then began the mural project
and completed them in 2002.
Located in the Sedalia Municipal
Building at 200 South Osage, the
murals are open for viewing from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, except public
holidays. Eric James Bransby, a 20th
century American painter, educator,
and an authority on the history and
technique of mural painting, was
commissioned in 1976 to execute the
Sedalia murals. A mural must frst
enhance architecture, then tell a story. Our murals mirror
Sedalia-a community drawing from the wisdom of the
past and constantly looking with vision to the future. For
more information, call (660) 827-3000.
Sedalia Municipal Building
Boonville, MO
47 miles from Sedalia on Hwy 65
North then East on I-70
660-882-2721
For a perfect short trip or a fun
stop between destinations, discover the treasures of
Boonville! Boonville is a beautiful river town on I-70,
halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis, and about
halfway between Branson and Chicago. Boonville and
the Boonslick Region is a fun and culturally rich place
to explore. Stay for a day or a weekend-we have over
450 hotel and B&B rooms to accommodate you, from
budget to luxury. Attractions include the Isle of Capri
Casino & Hotel, the 225-mile long Katy Trail, over 400
buildings on the National Register of Historic Places,
plus events and festivals. Boonville is also the ideal hub
of a tour of the Boonslick Region. Boonville is
surrounded by historic towns like Rocheport,
Blackwater, and Arrow Rock-home of the Lyceum
Theater. Your group will be charmed by the unique
shopping, dining, and theater experiences that can be
found.
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Downtown Historic
District
The elegant
facades which
grace the streets
and avenues of the
Downtown Sedalia
Historic District date back to Sedalia`s great building
era` which, in 1871, resulted in the construction of 22
brick buildings. This era was sparked in 1866 when
Christopher Demuth and W. B. Adams established the
town`s first brickyard. The Downtown Sedalia Historic
District was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in March 1993.
Continued removal of 1960s
aluminum sheathing on many
of the buildings has revealed
the beautiful historic architec-
ture you see today. In Septembr 2006
Sedalia was selected as a Missouri DREAM
community, an initiative that
will assist in the redevelopment
and revitalization efforts of
Sedalia`s Historic Downtown
area.
Cole Camp, MO
17 miles south of Sedalia on
Highway 65 then east on
MO-52 for four miles.
Cole Camp was established in
1839 at the convergence of the
Butterfield Trail and Boonville Road. German immigrants
from the lowlands settled here and their influence has helped
shape the town throughout it`s history.
One of the first battles of the Civil War was fought in Cole
Camp and numerous historic sites surround the area. The
quaint Downtown is a National Historic District which at one
time harbored 'Battle Row,¨ that consisted of 12 taverns
frequented by rowdy railroad workers, farmers and woods-
men. The wild times of the past have been replaced by
restaurants, gourmet and speciality shops, antiques, art
galleries, the Cole Camp museum and of course a bar or two.
Spend a relaxing day strolling through the small town taking
in the sites, then enjoy a glass of wine or a fine meal to cap
off the experience.
· February - A Taste of Cole Camp
· April ÷ Tour De Clabbertown
Bicycle Show and Ride
· May ÷ Miafest, with Arts &
Crafts Fair
· June ÷ Antique Car & Motorcycle Show
· July ÷ Annual Bar BQ Contest · Zucchini Races
· August ÷ Irish/Celtic Festival
· September ÷ Cole Camp Fair
· October ÷ Oktoberfest
· November ÷ Christbaum Fest
For information on lodging or on any of our
festivities, please call 660-668-2295 or visit us online...
www.colecampmissouri.com
From Sedalia 44 miles. Take Hwy.
65 south to Hwy 52 West
(660) 885-2123
We are Clinton, Missouri,
where small-town life is still alive and well.
From the trail head of the Katy Trail to the
shores of Truman Lake, from our Historic
Square to our welcoming Hotels and Inns, we
invite you to come be our guest. This Golden
Valley in which we live
offers a multitude of
opportunities for
you to connect
with our natural
surroundings, so if
you are a hunter or
fisher, biker or hiker, or even a
professional shopper, come see what Historic
Clinton has to offer. Visit our amazing Henry
County Museum, dine with us, and let us
show you that We are Clinton, and
we are great people, by nature.
www.clintonmo.com
Clinton, MO
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Fairgrounds Historic District
Over the years, the fairgrounds have been the scenes
of many of Sedalia`s most memorable moments
including an airplane exhibition in 1909 by brothers
Orville and Wilbur Wright. The Missouri State
Fairgrounds Historic District contains a significant
collection of early 20th century buildings and
properties, which were
added as Missouri's first
and only permanent
state fairgrounds
expanded and evolved
during its first 40 years,
1901-1941. Four of the
original frame buildings
constructed on the grounds burned in1904 and
between 1903 and 1906 several brick buildings, still
in service, were built for use as exhibition centers.
The architectural styles range from eclectic variations
of Romanesque Revival and other classical forms to
Art Deco/Art Moderne, while the brick exposition
buildings and animal barns are clearly linked by
common elements of design and other details of
materials, workmanship, setting, size, association and
proximity. Blue prints and historic photographs
confirm that all of the most significant structures are
relatively unaltered to moderately altered.
Discover Sedalia`s history by
taking a stroll along Sedalia’s
Heritage Trial. Pick up a free
brochure and at our Welcome
Center located at 600 East Third
Street.
Bothwell Lodge
State Historic Site
19349 Bothwell State Park Road
(660) 827-0510
www.mostateparks.com/bothwell.html
Sitting high atop a scenic bluff
eight miles north on Highway
65, the massive, stone
Bothwell Lodge was built
between 1897 and 1928 by
one of Sedalia`s greatest
benefactors, John Homer
Bothwell. It was, in fact,
Bothwell`s efforts that
eventually landed the Missouri
State Fair and the Missouri
Pacifc shops in Sedalia.
Bothwell Regional Health
Center and the Hotel Bothwell
also owe their existence to this
visionary philanthropist.
Now a State Historic Site, the
Lodge is open for tours. The
state park surrounding the
Lodge, formerly Mr. Bothwell`s
Stony Ridge Farm, is open
daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset
and features picnic areas, a
hiking trail, playground and
recreational equipment.
Summer Hours
April 1 - September 14
Tours offered on the hour.
Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Winter Hours
Sept. 15 - March 31
Tours offered on the hour.
Thursday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adults
$
2.50,
Children 6 - 12
$
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(rates subject to change)
Tours begin on the hour.
Group tours require one
week advance notice.
Facility is not
ADA accessible.
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Once the
County Seat, Georgetown
is located 4 miles north of Sedalia on Highway H.
Built in 1869 by Elisha W. Brown a local banker in
Sedalia. Mr. Brown died in 1870 and was buried some-
where on the 80 acres. The County of Pettis bought the
house and the 80 acres in 1894 to be used as a poor farm. It
was abandoned in 1988. In 1990 was purchased from the
county and operates as Georgetown Country View Estates
Bed and Breakfast.
The home of General George R. Smith was built from
bricks made on the property. Construction was started in
1842 and completed in 1847. In 1849, the home became
Georgetown Female Academy, a girl`s school for his
daughters and other young ladies of the town. The first
teacher was hired from
Boston. Today it serves
as the Georgetown Bed
& Breakfast.
The little white church
in Georgetown was built
in 1895 and named
'Stokes Chapel,¨ and is
still in use today.
Built in 1895 was the
only two-room school
in Pettis County
teaching grades one
through eight. Electric-
ity was added sometime
after 1924. It closed in
1968, and now serves as
the Georgetown Community Center.
Georgetown Country View Estates
Pettis County Museum
228 Dundee Ave · (660) 829-3102
Summer Hours
March 1 - October 31
Wednesday– Sunday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Other times by
appointment.
Admission is free,
but donations are
requested to maintain
the facility.
Group tours require
advance notice.
Founded by
the Historical
Society to
preserve the
rich and vast
history of
Pettis
County, the
Museum was opened to the public
in 2006 as a place to display
historic items. Programs and
fundraisers are also held through-
out the year.
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Pettis County Museum
The Katy Bear.
Share the Journey
Sedalia Sesquicentennial Celebration
PO Box 2150
Sedalia, MO 65302
www.sedalia150.com
Blazing The Trail
The Heritage Trail begins at the Katy Depot and winds six
miles through Sedalia`s Historic Downtown District past the
famous Maple Leaf Club site where Scott Joplin played and
composed ragtime,by historic churches, the Carnegie
Library, and along Liberty 'Association¨ Park were the first
fairs were held, and the County Historic Museum, then on to
the State Fairgrounds Historic District, to the Daum Art
Museum and the final piece of the journey travels along the
former Katy Main Line Railroad track as it has been
transformed into the Katy Trail. A self-guided tour brochure
helps you Blaze the Trail.
Traveling the Heritage Trail will give you a sense of how
Sedalia began and how it has grown during the past 150
years. Many events are planned to commemorate 2010 as
Sedalia`s Sesquicentennial. Major events are included in the
events calendar, however the
website will be updated as other
activities are finalized.
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Bombers Baseball
The MINK League is composed of teams
from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas. It is a summer Collegiate Baseball
League which operates ten teams through-
out the midwest. The League provides a venue for college
players who wish to develop their skills to enter the Major
League Baseball Amateur Draft. League athletes are
unpaid and operated in a similar manner to a professional
minor league team. 660-287-4722
www.sedaliabombers.com · [email protected]
Missouri Outlaw
Arena Football League
Central Plain Football League Champions for the past
three years and members of the American Professional
Football League
660-287-6483 · 660-281-4468 · www.cpflfootball.com
State Fair Community College
Roadrunner Basketball
Men`s & Women`s Basketball · Women`s Volleyball
3201 West 16th · Sedalia, MO 65301 · 660-530-5380
www.sfccmo.edu
LA Raceway
LA Raceway is a 3/8 mile clay oval located
12 miles west of Sedalia on Highway Y
featuring Sprints, Street Stocks, Modified
and Hobby Stocks. Seating for 3,000 plus
full concessions.
11649 Highway Y · LaMonte MO 65337
660-563-9878 · www.laraceway.com
State Fair Speedway
Racing enthusiasts can enjoy weekly racing on the
half-mile dirt track at State Fair Speedway on the Missouri
State Fairgrounds starting in April The series will feature
360 Sprint cars, Late-Models and
A-Modifieds. For more information contact
Jason Bodenhammer at 816-522-8343.
Packages Available
Sedalia Legacy Tour … Learn a colorful legacy of
the early 1900`s railroad culture at the Katy Depot. A
costumed guide for Scott Joplin ragtime site and South
Ohio the destination of the drovers of the legendary Texas
Cattle drives glamorized by the 'Rawhide¨ television
series. Lunch in the historic Katie building 'Nostaliga¨
with the clothing of the ages program.
Circle Tour … Blaze Your Own Soft Adventure Trail!
http://www.visitsedaliamo.com/drivingtour.htm
Ragtime Festival … Every June, Sedalia honors Scott
Joplin`s contributions to its history with numerous indoor
and outdoor venues, featuring concerts, dance lessons, and
musical symposia. Each day of the Festival offers free
concerts under tents, on street corners, in the parks.
Ticketed concerts are held in climate controlled indoor
music halls.
Otterville’s Bluff Tour … Visit the site that on July
7, 1876, Frank and Jesse James, Cole, Jim and Bob
Younger and the gang robbed the Missouri Pacific
Railroad at the 'Rocky Cut¨ near Otterville, Missouri.
Visit the still visible Civil War Bunkers.
Biking the Katy Trail … If you prefer the back
roads, the quaint village, the family owned historic inn, if
you prefer unique places that most people have never
heard of-you must ride the Katy Trail!
Railroad Heritage Exhibit … The Katy Depot
represents a nontraditional approach to Sedalia`s Railroad
Heritage. Period buildings serve as exhibit cases. Each
building contains graphic panels and artifact windows
telling the story of the railroad influence on Sedalia.
Farm Tour … Visit a working farm as a group, see the
equipment needed to manage this small acreage, eat lunch
in the barn, cooked on a grill by the cattlemen.
Group information contact: [email protected]
Visitor information available
at the following locations:
Sedalia Katy Depot, 600 East Third
Caboose located on South Highway 65
MO State Fairgrounds Mathewson Exhibition Center
2503 West 16th Street
Amtrak Depot, North Ohio at Pacific Street
Participating merchants
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January 23, 2010_____________
2010 marks 150 years for Sedalia, Missouri
Activities with railroad theme in downtown and at the
MoPac Depot watch Amtrak 311 pass through a break-
away banner. For more information call 660-826-4930.
Feb. 6 – April 25, 2010___________
Marc Leuthold · Recent Work, 1995-2010
This retrospective examines Leuthold`s
signature work comprised of intricately
carved ceramic discs, wheels, cones, and
hemispheres. For more information
660-530-5888, the Daum Museum of
Contemporary Art.
February 7, 2010_______________
A Taste of Soul...A Musical Extravaganza!
The Liberty Center Association for the Arts presents a
musical extravaganza. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the
door. For more information call 660-827-3228 or
www.liberty.macaa.net.
February 17-21, 2010_______________
“Over the River & Through the Woods”
Presented by State Fair Community College`s Plywood
Players. February 17-20 7:30p.m., 21 - 2:00 p.m. Dinner
theatre - 20th at 6:00 p.m.
February 26-28, & March 5-7 & 12, 13, 2010
Liberty Center Associations for the Arts presents...
The Diviners
Call 660-826-2899 to order tickets or for more
information.
March 1, 2010_______________
Missouri State Concert Chorale
Profound, sometime haunting, never forgotten a cappella
choir. Smith-Cotton Junior High Auditorium · 312 E.
Broadway · 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door.
March 13, 2010_______________
St. Patrick’s Parade & Bed Races
Downtown`s annual Celtic celebration
featuring the Kansas City`s St.
Andrew`s Pipes and Drum Corp and
runaway bed races. For more informa-
tion please call (660) 827-7388.
Albee Wheel verso
Sunday, July 4, 2010____________
4th of July Celebration
Activities include Firecracker Run, car show and
fireworks display in the evening starting around
9 p.m. For more information call 660-826-4930.
Sunday, July 16-18, 2010__________
Robert Woolery Memorial Pow-Wow
This authentic-intertribal American Indian
gathering features three days of native American
culture on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. For
more information, call (660) 826-5608.
August 12-22, 2010_______________
Missouri State Fair
Celebrate the traditions of our family farms and experience
the magic of new millennium entertainment. For more
information call - 800-422-3247 or www.mostatefair.com.
August 28, 2010_______________
Sedalia Historic District Criterium
An estimated 300 cyclists from all over the
country will take to the streets of downtown
Sedalia for the Fifth Annual Sedalia Historic
District Criterium, a USA Cycling-sanctioned race. For
more information email Ebby Norman at
[email protected].
October 15 & 16, 2010__________
Founder’s Weekend Celebration
Weekend celebration featuring a Beer Garden, parade and
games from the 1860`s through the decades. For more
information call 660-826-4930.
November 25, 2010____________
Thanksgiving Lighting & Fireworks
Extravaganza
Traditional Christmas music prior to the
freworks display synchronized to music in
downtown Sedalia. For details call (660) 827-7388.
December 4, 2010_____________
Hometown Christmas
Don`t miss the Annual Christmas Parade
hosted by the Sedalia Area Chamber of
Commerce. The parade traditionally has
over 100 entries and lasts for about two hours. For more
information call 660-826-2222 or visit
www.sedaliachamber.com
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April 12, 2010_______________
David Halen, Violinist
Violin music at its finest by Missouri's native son. New
Smith-Cotton High School Auditorium · Tiger Pride Ave.
· 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door.
April 13-May 15 2010_______________
Liberty Center Associations for the Arts presents...
The Music Man
Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill cons the
people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and
uniforms for a boys` band he vows to organize. Call
660-826-2899 to order tickets or for more information.
April 14-18, 2010_______________
“McBeth”
Presented by State Fair Community College`s Plywood
Players. April 14-17 - 7:30p.m., 18 - 2:00 p.m. Dinner
theatre - 17th at 6:00 p.m.
April 15 – May 9, 2010_______________
State Fair Community College Student Art Show
Annual exhibition of some 50 students showing close to
100 artworks in a variety of media. For more information
call 660-530-5800.
April 24 & 25, 2010______________
Show Me Gourd Festival
Nationally recognized gourd artists will be
showing and selling their gourd art. Ag
Building, Missouir State Fairgrounds.
May 1, 2010_______________
Sedalia Chorale Spring Concert
St. Paul`s Lutheran Church, Sedalia, 3:00 p.m.
May 1, 2010_______________
May Day 2010 in Liberty Park
Step back in time to a perfect spring day in 1860 with
period games, the Liberty Train running, tradesmen
exhibiting their skills and an evening concert. For more
information call 660-826-4930.
May 5 & 6, 2010_______________
Student Theatre Showcase
Presented by State Fair Community College`s Plywood
Players 7:00 p.m. in the Parkhurst Commons, SFCC
Campus.
May 8, 2010_______________
Spring Bijou at Bothwell Lodge
Movie - 8:30 p.m.: 1938 Katharine Hepburn/Cary Grant
comedy classic Bringing Up Baby. Event subject to
change or cancellation. Call Bothwell Lodge State Histroic
Site office for more information 660-827-0510.
June 2-6, 2010_______________
Scott Joplin Ragtime Music Festival
This festival draws musicians and visitors
from all over the globe. For more informa-
tion call 866-218-6258 or www.scottjoplin.org.
June12 & 13, 2010_____________
Sunrise Optimist Tractor Cruise
Tractor enthusiasts ride their tractors on a
two-day event through the Mid-Missouri
country-side. For details call 660-827-5295.
www.sedaliacruise.com
June 18 – Aug. 22, 2010_______________
Computers and Art
An exploration of the many ways contemporary artists
employ computer technology in the creation of their work,
with examples drawn from the Daum`s permanent collec-
tion. The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.
June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2010________
Sedalia Concert Band
The Sedalia Concert Band is in its 113th season will
perform during the summer at Liberty Park. For more
information call 660-826-1383. Free admission.
June 25 & 26, 2010_____________
Blues & BBQ Festival
The annual state champion BBQ contest
and Blues Music Festival at the Missouri
State Fairgrounds. Family entertainment and
great BBQ. For more information call 660-221-2080.
July 2 & 3, 2010_______________
Christmas in July Art Show & Sale
The show features 'The Best of Missouri
Hands¨ member artists and other Missouri
and Kansas artists. For more information
call 660-827-3228. Admission free.
Gourd Art
by Cass Iverson
Pottery
by Je Walker
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April 12, 2010_______________
David Halen, Violinist
Violin music at its finest by Missouri's native son. New
Smith-Cotton High School Auditorium · Tiger Pride Ave.
· 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door.
April 13-May 15 2010_______________
Liberty Center Associations for the Arts presents...
The Music Man
Fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill cons the
people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and
uniforms for a boys` band he vows to organize. Call
660-826-2899 to order tickets or for more information.
April 14-18, 2010_______________
“McBeth”
Presented by State Fair Community College`s Plywood
Players. April 14-17 - 7:30p.m., 18 - 2:00 p.m. Dinner
theatre - 17th at 6:00 p.m.
April 15 – May 9, 2010_______________
State Fair Community College Student Art Show
Annual exhibition of some 50 students showing close to
100 artworks in a variety of media. For more information
call 660-530-5800.
April 24 & 25, 2010______________
Show Me Gourd Festival
Nationally recognized gourd artists will be
showing and selling their gourd art. Ag
Building, Missouir State Fairgrounds.
May 1, 2010_______________
Sedalia Chorale Spring Concert
St. Paul`s Lutheran Church, Sedalia, 3:00 p.m.
May 1, 2010_______________
May Day 2010 in Liberty Park
Step back in time to a perfect spring day in 1860 with
period games, the Liberty Train running, tradesmen
exhibiting their skills and an evening concert. For more
information call 660-826-4930.
May 5 & 6, 2010_______________
Student Theatre Showcase
Presented by State Fair Community College`s Plywood
Players 7:00 p.m. in the Parkhurst Commons, SFCC
Campus.
May 8, 2010_______________
Spring Bijou at Bothwell Lodge
Movie - 8:30 p.m.: 1938 Katharine Hepburn/Cary Grant
comedy classic Bringing Up Baby. Event subject to
change or cancellation. Call Bothwell Lodge State Histroic
Site office for more information 660-827-0510.
June 2-6, 2010_______________
Scott Joplin Ragtime Music Festival
This festival draws musicians and visitors
from all over the globe. For more informa-
tion call 866-218-6258 or www.scottjoplin.org.
June12 & 13, 2010_____________
Sunrise Optimist Tractor Cruise
Tractor enthusiasts ride their tractors on a
two-day event through the Mid-Missouri
country-side. For details call 660-827-5295.
www.sedaliacruise.com
June 18 – Aug. 22, 2010_______________
Computers and Art
An exploration of the many ways contemporary artists
employ computer technology in the creation of their work,
with examples drawn from the Daum`s permanent collec-
tion. The Daum Museum of Contemporary Art.
June 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 2010________
Sedalia Concert Band
The Sedalia Concert Band is in its 113th season will
perform during the summer at Liberty Park. For more
information call 660-826-1383. Free admission.
June 25 & 26, 2010_____________
Blues & BBQ Festival
The annual state champion BBQ contest
and Blues Music Festival at the Missouri
State Fairgrounds. Family entertainment and
great BBQ. For more information call 660-221-2080.
July 2 & 3, 2010_______________
Christmas in July Art Show & Sale
The show features 'The Best of Missouri
Hands¨ member artists and other Missouri
and Kansas artists. For more information
call 660-827-3228. Admission free.
Gourd Art
by Cass Iverson
Pottery
by Je Walker
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January 23, 2010_____________
2010 marks 150 years for Sedalia, Missouri
Activities with railroad theme in downtown and at the
MoPac Depot watch Amtrak 311 pass through a break-
away banner. For more information call 660-826-4930.
Feb. 6 – April 25, 2010___________
Marc Leuthold · Recent Work, 1995-2010
This retrospective examines Leuthold`s
signature work comprised of intricately
carved ceramic discs, wheels, cones, and
hemispheres. For more information
660-530-5888, the Daum Museum of
Contemporary Art.
February 7, 2010_______________
A Taste of Soul...A Musical Extravaganza!
The Liberty Center Association for the Arts presents a
musical extravaganza. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 at the
door. For more information call 660-827-3228 or
www.liberty.macaa.net.
February 17-21, 2010_______________
“Over the River & Through the Woods”
Presented by State Fair Community College`s Plywood
Players. February 17-20 7:30p.m., 21 - 2:00 p.m. Dinner
theatre - 20th at 6:00 p.m.
February 26-28, & March 5-7 & 12, 13, 2010
Liberty Center Associations for the Arts presents...
The Diviners
Call 660-826-2899 to order tickets or for more
information.
March 1, 2010_______________
Missouri State Concert Chorale
Profound, sometime haunting, never forgotten a cappella
choir. Smith-Cotton Junior High Auditorium · 312 E.
Broadway · 7:30 p.m. $10 at the door.
March 13, 2010_______________
St. Patrick’s Parade & Bed Races
Downtown`s annual Celtic celebration
featuring the Kansas City`s St.
Andrew`s Pipes and Drum Corp and
runaway bed races. For more informa-
tion please call (660) 827-7388.
Albee Wheel verso
Sunday, July 4, 2010____________
4th of July Celebration
Activities include Firecracker Run, car show and
fireworks display in the evening starting around
9 p.m. For more information call 660-826-4930.
Sunday, July 16-18, 2010__________
Robert Woolery Memorial Pow-Wow
This authentic-intertribal American Indian
gathering features three days of native American
culture on the Missouri State Fairgrounds. For
more information, call (660) 826-5608.
August 12-22, 2010_______________
Missouri State Fair
Celebrate the traditions of our family farms and experience
the magic of new millennium entertainment. For more
information call - 800-422-3247 or www.mostatefair.com.
August 28, 2010_______________
Sedalia Historic District Criterium
An estimated 300 cyclists from all over the
country will take to the streets of downtown
Sedalia for the Fifth Annual Sedalia Historic
District Criterium, a USA Cycling-sanctioned race. For
more information email Ebby Norman at
[email protected].
October 15 & 16, 2010__________
Founder’s Weekend Celebration
Weekend celebration featuring a Beer Garden, parade and
games from the 1860`s through the decades. For more
information call 660-826-4930.
November 25, 2010____________
Thanksgiving Lighting & Fireworks
Extravaganza
Traditional Christmas music prior to the
freworks display synchronized to music in
downtown Sedalia. For details call (660) 827-7388.
December 4, 2010_____________
Hometown Christmas
Don`t miss the Annual Christmas Parade
hosted by the Sedalia Area Chamber of
Commerce. The parade traditionally has
over 100 entries and lasts for about two hours. For more
information call 660-826-2222 or visit
www.sedaliachamber.com
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Bombers Baseball
The MINK League is composed of teams
from Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska and
Kansas. It is a summer Collegiate Baseball
League which operates ten teams through-
out the midwest. The League provides a venue for college
players who wish to develop their skills to enter the Major
League Baseball Amateur Draft. League athletes are
unpaid and operated in a similar manner to a professional
minor league team. 660-287-4722
www.sedaliabombers.com · [email protected]
Missouri Outlaw
Arena Football League
Central Plain Football League Champions for the past
three years and members of the American Professional
Football League
660-287-6483 · 660-281-4468 · www.cpflfootball.com
State Fair Community College
Roadrunner Basketball
Men`s & Women`s Basketball · Women`s Volleyball
3201 West 16th · Sedalia, MO 65301 · 660-530-5380
www.sfccmo.edu
LA Raceway
LA Raceway is a 3/8 mile clay oval located
12 miles west of Sedalia on Highway Y
featuring Sprints, Street Stocks, Modified
and Hobby Stocks. Seating for 3,000 plus
full concessions.
11649 Highway Y · LaMonte MO 65337
660-563-9878 · www.laraceway.com
State Fair Speedway
Racing enthusiasts can enjoy weekly racing on the
half-mile dirt track at State Fair Speedway on the Missouri
State Fairgrounds starting in April The series will feature
360 Sprint cars, Late-Models and
A-Modifieds. For more information contact
Jason Bodenhammer at 816-522-8343.
Packages Available
Sedalia Legacy Tour … Learn a colorful legacy of
the early 1900`s railroad culture at the Katy Depot. A
costumed guide for Scott Joplin ragtime site and South
Ohio the destination of the drovers of the legendary Texas
Cattle drives glamorized by the 'Rawhide¨ television
series. Lunch in the historic Katie building 'Nostaliga¨
with the clothing of the ages program.
Circle Tour … Blaze Your Own Soft Adventure Trail!
http://www.visitsedaliamo.com/drivingtour.htm
Ragtime Festival … Every June, Sedalia honors Scott
Joplin`s contributions to its history with numerous indoor
and outdoor venues, featuring concerts, dance lessons, and
musical symposia. Each day of the Festival offers free
concerts under tents, on street corners, in the parks.
Ticketed concerts are held in climate controlled indoor
music halls.
Otterville’s Bluff Tour … Visit the site that on July
7, 1876, Frank and Jesse James, Cole, Jim and Bob
Younger and the gang robbed the Missouri Pacific
Railroad at the 'Rocky Cut¨ near Otterville, Missouri.
Visit the still visible Civil War Bunkers.
Biking the Katy Trail … If you prefer the back
roads, the quaint village, the family owned historic inn, if
you prefer unique places that most people have never
heard of-you must ride the Katy Trail!
Railroad Heritage Exhibit … The Katy Depot
represents a nontraditional approach to Sedalia`s Railroad
Heritage. Period buildings serve as exhibit cases. Each
building contains graphic panels and artifact windows
telling the story of the railroad influence on Sedalia.
Farm Tour … Visit a working farm as a group, see the
equipment needed to manage this small acreage, eat lunch
in the barn, cooked on a grill by the cattlemen.
Group information contact: [email protected]
Visitor information available
at the following locations:
Sedalia Katy Depot, 600 East Third
Caboose located on South Highway 65
MO State Fairgrounds Mathewson Exhibition Center
2503 West 16th Street
Amtrak Depot, North Ohio at Pacific Street
Participating merchants
Pettis County Museum
228 Dundee Ave · (660) 829-3102
Summer Hours
March 1 - October 31
Wednesday– Sunday
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Other times by
appointment.
Admission is free,
but donations are
requested to maintain
the facility.
Group tours require
advance notice.
Founded by
the Historical
Society to
preserve the
rich and vast
history of
Pettis
County, the
Museum was opened to the public
in 2006 as a place to display
historic items. Programs and
fundraisers are also held through-
out the year.
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Share the Journey
Sedalia Sesquicentennial Celebration
PO Box 2150
Sedalia, MO 65302
www.sedalia150.com
Blazing The Trail
The Heritage Trail begins at the Katy Depot and winds six
miles through Sedalia`s Historic Downtown District past the
famous Maple Leaf Club site where Scott Joplin played and
composed ragtime,by historic churches, the Carnegie
Library, and along Liberty 'Association¨ Park were the first
fairs were held, and the County Historic Museum, then on to
the State Fairgrounds Historic District, to the Daum Art
Museum and the final piece of the journey travels along the
former Katy Main Line Railroad track as it has been
transformed into the Katy Trail. A self-guided tour brochure
helps you Blaze the Trail.
Traveling the Heritage Trail will give you a sense of how
Sedalia began and how it has grown during the past 150
years. Many events are planned to commemorate 2010 as
Sedalia`s Sesquicentennial. Major events are included in the
events calendar, however the
website will be updated as other
activities are finalized.
Bothwell Lodge
State Historic Site
19349 Bothwell State Park Road
(660) 827-0510
www.mostateparks.com/bothwell.html
Sitting high atop a scenic bluff
eight miles north on Highway
65, the massive, stone
Bothwell Lodge was built
between 1897 and 1928 by
one of Sedalia`s greatest
benefactors, John Homer
Bothwell. It was, in fact,
Bothwell`s efforts that
eventually landed the Missouri
State Fair and the Missouri
Pacifc shops in Sedalia.
Bothwell Regional Health
Center and the Hotel Bothwell
also owe their existence to this
visionary philanthropist.
Now a State Historic Site, the
Lodge is open for tours. The
state park surrounding the
Lodge, formerly Mr. Bothwell`s
Stony Ridge Farm, is open
daily from 8:00 a.m. to sunset
and features picnic areas, a
hiking trail, playground and
recreational equipment.
Summer Hours
April 1 - September 14
Tours offered on the hour.
Monday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Winter Hours
Sept. 15 - March 31
Tours offered on the hour.
Thursday - Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Adults
$
2.50,
Children 6 - 12
$
1.50
(rates subject to change)
Tours begin on the hour.
Group tours require one
week advance notice.
Facility is not
ADA accessible.
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Once the
County Seat, Georgetown
is located 4 miles north of Sedalia on Highway H.
Built in 1869 by Elisha W. Brown a local banker in
Sedalia. Mr. Brown died in 1870 and was buried some-
where on the 80 acres. The County of Pettis bought the
house and the 80 acres in 1894 to be used as a poor farm. It
was abandoned in 1988. In 1990 was purchased from the
county and operates as Georgetown Country View Estates
Bed and Breakfast.
The home of General George R. Smith was built from
bricks made on the property. Construction was started in
1842 and completed in 1847. In 1849, the home became
Georgetown Female Academy, a girl`s school for his
daughters and other young ladies of the town. The first
teacher was hired from
Boston. Today it serves
as the Georgetown Bed
& Breakfast.
The little white church
in Georgetown was built
in 1895 and named
'Stokes Chapel,¨ and is
still in use today.
Built in 1895 was the
only two-room school
in Pettis County
teaching grades one
through eight. Electric-
ity was added sometime
after 1924. It closed in
1968, and now serves as
the Georgetown Community Center.
Georgetown Country View Estates
From Sedalia 44 miles. Take Hwy.
65 south to Hwy 52 West
(660) 885-2123
We are Clinton, Missouri,
where small-town life is still alive and well.
From the trail head of the Katy Trail to the
shores of Truman Lake, from our Historic
Square to our welcoming Hotels and Inns, we
invite you to come be our guest. This Golden
Valley in which we live
offers a multitude of
opportunities for
you to connect
with our natural
surroundings, so if
you are a hunter or
fisher, biker or hiker, or even a
professional shopper, come see what Historic
Clinton has to offer. Visit our amazing Henry
County Museum, dine with us, and let us
show you that We are Clinton, and
we are great people, by nature.
www.clintonmo.com
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Fairgrounds Historic District
Over the years, the fairgrounds have been the scenes
of many of Sedalia`s most memorable moments
including an airplane exhibition in 1909 by brothers
Orville and Wilbur Wright. The Missouri State
Fairgrounds Historic District contains a significant
collection of early 20th century buildings and
properties, which were
added as Missouri's first
and only permanent
state fairgrounds
expanded and evolved
during its first 40 years,
1901-1941. Four of the
original frame buildings
constructed on the grounds burned in1904 and
between 1903 and 1906 several brick buildings, still
in service, were built for use as exhibition centers.
The architectural styles range from eclectic variations
of Romanesque Revival and other classical forms to
Art Deco/Art Moderne, while the brick exposition
buildings and animal barns are clearly linked by
common elements of design and other details of
materials, workmanship, setting, size, association and
proximity. Blue prints and historic photographs
confirm that all of the most significant structures are
relatively unaltered to moderately altered.
Discover Sedalia`s history by
taking a stroll along Sedalia’s
Heritage Trial. Pick up a free
brochure and at our Welcome
Center located at 600 East Third
Street.
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The elegant
facades which
grace the streets
and avenues of the
Downtown Sedalia
Historic District date back to Sedalia`s great building
era` which, in 1871, resulted in the construction of 22
brick buildings. This era was sparked in 1866 when
Christopher Demuth and W. B. Adams established the
town`s first brickyard. The Downtown Sedalia Historic
District was placed on the National Register of Historic
Places in March 1993.
Continued removal of 1960s
aluminum sheathing on many
of the buildings has revealed
the beautiful historic architec-
ture you see today. In Septembr 2006
Sedalia was selected as a Missouri DREAM
community, an initiative that
will assist in the redevelopment
and revitalization efforts of
Sedalia`s Historic Downtown
area.
Cole Camp, MO
17 miles south of Sedalia on
Highway 65 then east on
MO-52 for four miles.
Cole Camp was established in
1839 at the convergence of the
Butterfield Trail and Boonville Road. German immigrants
from the lowlands settled here and their influence has helped
shape the town throughout it`s history.
One of the first battles of the Civil War was fought in Cole
Camp and numerous historic sites surround the area. The
quaint Downtown is a National Historic District which at one
time harbored 'Battle Row,¨ that consisted of 12 taverns
frequented by rowdy railroad workers, farmers and woods-
men. The wild times of the past have been replaced by
restaurants, gourmet and speciality shops, antiques, art
galleries, the Cole Camp museum and of course a bar or two.
Spend a relaxing day strolling through the small town taking
in the sites, then enjoy a glass of wine or a fine meal to cap
off the experience.
· February - A Taste of Cole Camp
· April ÷ Tour De Clabbertown
Bicycle Show and Ride
· May ÷ Miafest, with Arts &
Crafts Fair
· June ÷ Antique Car & Motorcycle Show
· July ÷ Annual Bar BQ Contest · Zucchini Races
· August ÷ Irish/Celtic Festival
· September ÷ Cole Camp Fair
· October ÷ Oktoberfest
· November ÷ Christbaum Fest
For information on lodging or on any of our
festivities, please call 660-668-2295 or visit us online...
www.colecampmissouri.com
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The Sedalia Murals
Pettis County Courthouse
415 South Ohio · (660) 826-5000
Built in 1924, the Courthouse
proudly displays the Circuit Courtroom Murals. Barbara
Manes Campbell, St. Louis muralist and oil painting
restorationist, was commissioned to restore the 100-year
old painting of Lady Justice behind the Judge`s bench and
to paint murals for the remaining panels in the courtroom
depicting the history of Pettis County from the early
1800s to the present. Lady Justice, frst hung in the former
Courthouse, built in 1884 and destroyed by fre June 10,
1920. It was saved from the fre, but had never been
cleaned and restretched. After the restoration of Lady
Justice in 1997, Campbell then began the mural project
and completed them in 2002.
Located in the Sedalia Municipal
Building at 200 South Osage, the
murals are open for viewing from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Friday, except public
holidays. Eric James Bransby, a 20th
century American painter, educator,
and an authority on the history and
technique of mural painting, was
commissioned in 1976 to execute the
Sedalia murals. A mural must frst
enhance architecture, then tell a story. Our murals mirror
Sedalia-a community drawing from the wisdom of the
past and constantly looking with vision to the future. For
more information, call (660) 827-3000.
Sedalia Municipal Building
Boonville, MO
47 miles from Sedalia on Hwy 65
North then East on I-70
660-882-2721
For a perfect short trip or a fun
stop between destinations, discover the treasures of
Boonville! Boonville is a beautiful river town on I-70,
halfway between Kansas City and St. Louis, and about
halfway between Branson and Chicago. Boonville and
the Boonslick Region is a fun and culturally rich place
to explore. Stay for a day or a weekend-we have over
450 hotel and B&B rooms to accommodate you, from
budget to luxury. Attractions include the Isle of Capri
Casino & Hotel, the 225-mile long Katy Trail, over 400
buildings on the National Register of Historic Places,
plus events and festivals. Boonville is also the ideal hub
of a tour of the Boonslick Region. Boonville is
surrounded by historic towns like Rocheport,
Blackwater, and Arrow Rock-home of the Lyceum
Theater. Your group will be charmed by the unique
shopping, dining, and theater experiences that can be
found.
Warsaw, MO
30 miles south of Sedalia on 65 Highway…
The heart of Truman Lake and Lake of the Ozarks.
Whether you like indoor or outdoor activities, shopping
or relaxing Warsaw has it all!
Drake Harbor Recreation Area provides a beautiful
riverside setting for events throughout the year, as well
as scenic lighted walking paths, playground area,
horseshoe pits and boat access to Lake of the Ozarks.
Truman Lake Mountain Bike Park opened in 2008,
offers over 10 miles of mountain bike and hiking trails
with additional trails being added.
Warsaw is also home to historic Joe Dice Swinging
Bridge, one of the last remaining swinging bridges in
Missouri. The bridge has been renovated and opened as
a pedestrian/biking path and is part of our riverwalk.
If shopping is your pleasure then visit our award
winning Downtown and experience a variety of restau-
rants and antique/unique shops, which overlooks Drake
Harbor and the riverfront trails system.
While you’re in town don’t forget
to visit Truman Dam Overlook
and Visitor Center, Lost Valley
Fish Hatchery, Shawnee Bend
Golf Course… and so much
more!
www.welcometowarsaw.com
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Daum Museum of
Contemporary Art
State Fair Community College Campus
3201 W. 16th Street · (660) 530-5888
Hours
Tuesday - Friday
11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday
1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Admission is free.
Self-guided tours
are available free of
charge, as well as
guided tours upon
request.
Daum Museum of Contemporary
Art opened in 2002 on the campus
of State Fair Community College.
The Daum collects, preserves,
interprets, and exhibits modern and
contemporary works of art. It houses
nine exhibition galleries on three
levels with a combined area of 9,300
square feet. Through its collections,
exhibitions, programs, and publica-
tions, the Daum sheds light on the
stimulating complexity of
contemporary art. The museum
offers a temporary-exhibition series
that changes three times a year.
Exhibitions range from monographic
surveys of nationally recognized
artists, to group shows that explore a
shared theme, to the recognition of
regional artists who merit wider
appreciation. The museum also
exhibits selections from its perma-
nent collection, which includes
diverse paintings, drawings, prints,
works in clay, and sculpture created
since the mid-20th century. It
features works by Andy Warhol,
Dale Chihuly, Helen Frankenthaler,
Robert Motherwell, Peter Voulkos,
Louise Bourgeois, and Betty
Woodman.
Violet Chandelier
by Dale Chihuly
"Cathedral Spires and Rocks,
Yosemite" by Ansel Adams
www.daummuseum.org
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Katy Trail State Park
Sedalia offers two Katy Trail Trailheads. The Katy
Depot at 600 East Third Street and the equine trailhead
on Clarindon Road just south of the Missouri State
Fairgrounds.
The Depot Store has light snacks and beverages and
offers bike rentals, restrooms, water fountains, overnight
parking and custom souviners and Agri Missouri foods.
Our friendly, courteous
and knowledgeable staff
are ready to offer
directions, assistance or
information.
www.katytrailstatepark.com
© Sydney Brink
Bikers of the Pearl River Cycle Club enjoy a ride on the Katy Trail State
Park. © Sydney Brink
Fischer Stables at the
Katy Trail, LLC
Located at 22299 Sacajawea Road. This modern, 70
stall equine facility offers four different boarding
packages from stalls with attached outdoor paddocks to
pasture boarding. The stables can provide hourly or daily
rental of an outdoor or in-door lighted arena. Riding
trails are available on the property with convenient access
to the Katy Trail and beyond. For more information, call
(660) 829-HORSE (4677).
Campgrounds
Countryside RV Park 5464 HWY 65 South, (660)
827-6513 - RV sites, electricity, toilet facilities, showers,
handicap accessible, picnic tables, dump station, storm shelter,
laundry, meeting room
Chaplin’s RV’s 22415 Main Street, (660) 826-8549, (888)
816-4663, 660-596-2842 - Pull Thru Sites, 30-50 amp
electricity, open year round.
Happy Acres RV Park 22527 HWY 65 North, (660)
826-4046 - Call for information.
Missouri State Fairgrounds HWY 65 & 16th Streets,
(660) 827-8150 - RV sites, tent sites, electricity, toilet facilities,
showers, store nearby, handicap accessible, near the Katy Trail
State Park.
Transportation
Sedalia Memorial Airport — 1900 East Boonville
(660) 826-4128 Hours: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Amtrak — 1-800-USA-RAIL
American Auto Rental — 2101 South Limit
(660) 827-5200
A+ Victory Shuttle — (660) 221-7783
B & L Shuttle — (660) 221-4406
The Bus — (660) 826-4212
Radio Stations
KPOW 97.1 FM – Classic Rock
KDRO 1490 AM – Country
KSIS 1050 AM – News / Talk
KSDL 92.3 FM – Rock
KXKX 105.7 – Country
Weather
Time and Temperature — (660) 827-3111
Weather Forecast — (660) 826-5747
Road Information — 1-800-222-6400
Emergency
Emergencies — 911
Cellular: *55 for Highway Patrol
Bothwell Regional Health Center — (660) 826-8833
Sedalia Police Department — (660) 826-8100
Missouri State Highway Patrol — (660) 530-5515
Missouri State Fairgrounds
2503 West 16th Street
(660) 827-8150 · 1-800-422-FAIR
Museum Hours
During the Missouri
State Fair Only —
9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Other times by
appointment.
Group tours require
advanced notice.
Admission is free.
Museum Phone:
660-827-8120
The Fairground’s 396 acres,
listed on the National Register of
Historic Districts, are the home of
over 2,200 campsites and modern
convention and agricultural
facilities. From the Varied
Industries Building, built in 1903,
to the Missouri Department of
Conservation building fnished in
2005, the nationally recognized
architecture on the Fairgrounds is
unduplicated. The Womans
Building, built in 1910 houses the
State Fair Museum.
The Fairgrounds host a variety of
events throughout the year,
including livestock shows,
camping rallies, sporting events,
and races. The Katy Trail State
Park runs along the south side of
the Fairgrounds and is within
biking distance of the campsites.
2010 Fair - August 12 - 22
2011 Fair - August 11 - 21
www.mostatefair.com
Museum Website: www.mostatefairfoundation.org
Year-round events include all
types of livestock shows,
special events, festivals and
camper/RV jamborees.
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B & B
Georgetown Country View Estates 22378 Highway H,
(660) 826-7468 - Quite get-a-way in a historic location!
Featuring continental/full breakfast, TV, pool, hot tub, pool
table, private baths in each room and exercise rooms.
Georgetown Inn 22166 Highway H, (660) 826-3941 -
Country breakfast, children welcome, TV, no smoking
inside. 1842 comfortable historic home, minutes from
downtown.
American Inn 1217 S. Limit, (660) 826-2488 - 30
rooms, ADA accessible
Best Western 3120 S. Limit (660) 826-6100 ·
(800) 528-1234 - 117 rooms, restaurant,
continental breakfast, lounge, indoor pool,
meeting rooms, group rates, ADA accessible
Budget Host Super 7 5650 S. Limit, (660) 827-0215,
(800) 675-2518 - 24 rooms, group rates, call about ADA
availability
Comfort Inn 3600 W. Broadway, (660)
829-5050, (800) 228-5150 - 76 rooms,
continental breakfast, indoor pool, meeting
rooms, group rates, ADA accessible
Holiday Inn Express 4001 W. Broadway,
(660) 826-4000 (800) 465-4329 - 76 rooms,
continental breakfast, indoor pool, hot tub, business
center, fitness center, meeting rooms, call for group
rates, ADA accessible
Hotel Bothwell 103 E. Fourth, (660)
826-5588 - 48 rooms, restaurant, continental
breakfast, lounge, meeting rooms, group rates,
ADA accessible
Truman Inn 3501 W. Broadway, (660) 826-8400 -
116 rooms, restaurant, lounge, banquet room, ballroom,
community area with big screen TV, business center,
meeting rooms, group rates, ADA accessible
Stardust Motel 4710 S. Limit, (660) 826-8662 - 13
rooms. Call for more information. American owned.
Sunset Motel 3615 S. Limit, (660) 826-1446 - Call for
more information.
Super 8 Motel 3402 W. Broadway,
(660) 827-5890, (800) 800-8000 - 87 rooms,
continental breakfast, group rates, high-speed
wireless, ADA accessible, large vehicle parking
Katy Depot Heritage Site
600 East Third Street
(660) 826-2222 · 1-800-827-5295
www.katydepotsedalia.com
Hours
April - December
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January - March
Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nominal admission fee
requested.
Self-guided tours are
available. Group tours
require one week
advance notice.
Bike rentals available.
Built in 1896
The Katy
Depot,
renovated in
2000 by the
Department of
Natural Resources, is currently
occupied by the Sedalia Area
Chamber and Visitors Bureau,
the Railroad Heritage Exhibits,
The Depot Store and serves as
Trailhead to the Katy Trail State
Park.
The Katy Depot is Sedalia’s
offcial welcoming center and
carries souvenirs and Agri
Missouri foods.
Heritage exhibit cases put a face
on Sedalia’s heart and history.
Each “building” contains graphic
panels and artifact windows
telling the story of our railroad
legacy. Included in the exhibit is
a working telegraph, theatre and
youth activity room.
Also featured are events, annual
rotating and traveling exhibits.
This is from one of the many
historic displays the Depot
features on a rotating basis
throughout the year.
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Bristle Ridge Winery
Montserrat Vineyards
Les Bourgeouis
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Eichenberg Winery
Grey Bear Vineyards
Buffalo Creek Winery
Wineries
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In 1860, as the
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George R. Smith
had a vision.
He caught a glimpse
of the future and
persuaded the Pacific Railroad to choose an inland
route rather than parallel the river as it crossed
Missouri. He founded Sedalia in the middle of the
prairie and landed a major transportation and
distribution center right on his front doorstep.
Within a few months, on January 17, 1861, the
first Pacific Railroad Company passenger train
arrived in Sedalia.
Today’s Sedalia, with its friendly people, stately
homes and majestic buildings, schools and
churches, art and performance centers, ragtime
tradition and historic state fairgrounds, all came
about because of General Smith’s vision and the
railroads which brought it to fulfillment.
In 1955 the Sedalia Army Air Base was renamed Whiteman
Air Foce Base in honor of Sedalian George Whiteman who
was identified as the first air war casulty at Pearl Harbor.
On January 9, 1959 the “Rawhide” TV series premiered and
told the story of cattle drives to Sedalia. The series was based
on a diary written by drover George C. Duffield and featured
Eric Fleming and Clint Eastwood. Both visited Sedalia in
observation of our Centennial Celebration in 1960.
Ragtime is recognized as the first truly American form of
music. The Ragtime era occurred between 1896 and 1920. It
is most easily recognized by its syncopation. Scott Joplin is
recognized as the King of Ragtime. And Sedalia is
recognized as the Birthplace of Ragtime for it was here that
Scott composed the Maple Leaf Rag. The first piece of music
to sell over a million copies. Scott Joplin’s influence is more
noted for his skills at composition. An annual festival is held
early in June to commemorate the man and his music.
The term Missouri Mule originated between the Chicago
International Fair in 1893 and the St Louis Exposition in
1904 due to the large number of prizes going to mules bred in
Missouri. Mules are valued for their endurance, patience and
sure footedness. Louis M Monsees of Smithton was
considered the king of mule breeders in the United States.
Limestone Valley Farm, consisting of 700 acres, took many
honors at the 1904 St Louis Worlds Fair including Bell of
Limestone being named Grand Champion. So much ‘hype’
surrounded the Champion jack that a local brewery
manufactured and sold a beer named “Orphan Boy”. Over
three million mules were produced in Missouri in 1900.

Prior to 1000 BC, Fairs came about as a means of carrying
on peaceful trade between different tribes. The first
American fairs were associated with sheep shearings. State
Fairs transitioned into a showcase of agriculture products,
equipment, resources and technology. The first agricultural
revolution occurred between 1862-1875 and was attributed
to the change from hand power to horses.The second
agricultural revolution occurred between 1941-1950 and was
attributed to a change from horses to tractors and the
adoption of a group of technological practices. The Missouri
State Fair grounds, consisting of 396 acres, is twice as large
as the average farm in the 1800’s. The price of everything at
the first Missouri State Fair in 1901 was a nickel.
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4. Comfort Inn
5. Hotel Bothwell
6. Truman Inn
7. Stardust Motel
8. Sunset Motel
9. Super 8 Motel
10. Holiday Inn
Express
11. Georgetown
Country View
Estates (west)
12. Georgetown
Inn (west)
1. Centennial Park
2. Clover Dell Park
3. Housel Park
4. Hubbard Park
5. Katy Park
6. Katy Trail State Park
7. Leisure Park
8. Liberty Park
9. Vermont Park
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(6 miles North on Hwy 65)
Downtown National
Historic District
Sedalia Parks
Department
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