The Truman Courthouse preserves the unique courthouse that once served as the sitting judicial facility for Harry S. Truman during his legal career, prior to his election as the President of the United States. The 1836 Colonial Revival-style building showcases beautiful architectural renovations designed by George Frederick Waller during the building's last restorational overhaul in 1933. Today, the building serves as a living history facility, showcasing the history of Truman's judicial career in Jackson County prior to his election. It also houses offices for Jackson County's Assessment, Collections, and Recorder of Deeds Department, along with facilities for the Jackson County Historical Society and the Independence Tourism Department. On the second floor, the facility's Jackson County Museum of Art is home to a substantial collection of works by regional artist and politician George Caleb Bingham.

112 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, Phone: 816-881-3000

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