Why visit Glasgow
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 4 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Glasgow Bridge, Missouri, Glasgow Railroad Bridge, Glasgow Public Library and Glasgow Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Glasgow
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Glasgow
Glasgow is a city on the Missouri River mostly in northwest Howard County and extending into the southeast corner of Chariton County in Missouri, United States. The population was 1,087 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Glasgow, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
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Glasgow Bridge, Missouri
Bridge · 0.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
Glasgow Public Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic library building located at Glasgow, Missouri, United States
315 Market Street
Glasgow Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Inglewood
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic home in Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes4
River Brew Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi
River Brew Coffee Company, located in Glasgow, MO, is a premier coffee shop and café serving the community since 2024. We specialize in...
603 2nd Street, Glasgow
Sa-Su 07:30-17:00, Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00
History
Glasgow was laid out and platted in 1836, partially from land acquired from former Missouri State Treasurer James Earickson The city was named for James Glasgow, a local merchant. A post office called Glasgow has been in operation since 1837.
The Battle of Glasgow was fought on October 15, 1864, in and near Glasgow as part of Price's Missouri Expedition during the American Civil War. Although the battle resulted in a Confederate victory and the capture of significant war material, it had little long-term benefit as Price was ultimately defeated at Westport a week later, bringing his campaign in Missouri to an end.
There is a historical record of extrajudicial violence. On January 20, 1891, an African American man, Olli Truxton, was killed by a white lynch mob in Glasgow. On August 3, 1884, an African American man, Harrison Mickey, was killed by a black lynch mob in Glasgow.
The Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Glasgow Commercial Historic District, Glasgow Presbyterian Church, Glasgow Public Library, and Inglewood are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
On April 27, 2026 during a significant tornado outbreak, a strong tornado struck Glasgow causing damage roof damage in town. No fatalities or injuries occurred from the tornado.
From the History section of Glasgow, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Glasgow Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 0.4 mi
401 Market Street, Glasgow
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Glasgow
22 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 18°F | 1.5 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 2.8 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 5.2 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 5.5 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.2 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.6 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.7 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 2.4 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 1.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salisbury (14 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chariton County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2019-05-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Marshall Memorial Municipal Airport (MHL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Armstrong 8 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Fayette 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Marshall 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Moberly 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Columbia 34 mi southeast, about 54 min by car
- Carrollton 36 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Sedalia 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Concordia 43 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mexico 52 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Fulton 54 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Glasgow, Missouri (2014), KOMUnews, CC BY 2.0
- Glasgow Presbyterian Church, HornColumbia, CC0
- Glasgow Public Library, HornColumbia, CC0
- Glasgow, Missouri, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campbell Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, HornColumbia, CC0
- Glasgow-bridge, Americasroof at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Inglewood4 NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inglewood7 NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inglewood NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inglewood3 NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inglewood2 NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inglewood6 NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Inglewood5 NRHP 90000981 Howard County, MO, Jon Roanhaus, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Big Muddy, chief_huddleston, CC BY 2.0
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