Harrisonville, Missouri
Harrisonville is a city of 9,970 people in Cass County, Missouri, founded in 1837.
Why visit Harrisonville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 30 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include B&B Theatres, Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District, Robert A. Brown House and Harrisonville City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Harrisonville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Harrisonville
Harrisonville is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,121 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cass
From the Wikipedia article Harrisonville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks3
Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Harrisonville, MO, listed on the NRHP in Missouri
Robert A. Brown House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes30
Branding Iron BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue, Sandwich · 1.1 mi
2027 North Commercial Street, Harrisonville
Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
The Garage Burgers
Restaurant · Burger · 0.4 mi
1400 South Commercial Street, Harrisonville
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Best Burrito Express
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.1 mi
2015 Plaza Drive, Harrisonville
Douhgboys Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1806 North Commercial Street, Harrisonville
18 more on the map.
History
Harrisonville was founded in 1837 upon land donated to Cass County by Congress for county purposes, and was named for Congressman Albert G. Harrison, who was instrumental in obtaining the land grant. The area suffered greatly during the American Civil War, though Harrisonville was one of the few places exempted in Union General Thomas Ewing's General Order No. 11 (1863), which ordered the depopulation of three entire Missouri counties and part of a fourth.
In 1972, Harrisonville was the site of escalating tensions between a handful of mostly Vietnam veterans and town elders, which culminated in a brief rampage by 25-year-old Charlie "Ootney" Simpson. In the town square, in plain view of onlookers, he killed two police officers and a bystander before shooting himself. The victims were officers Donald Marler and Francis Wirt and local businessman Orville Allen. His motivation turned out to be personal, not political; he had saved money to buy a farm, but the seller had recently backed out of the deal, and Simpson had used the money to bail his friends out of jail. The Marler, Wirt, Allen Memorial Park honors the men and shares the history of the Harrisonville Square shooting.
The Robert A. Brown House, Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Harrisonville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay5
Comfort Inn & Suites Harrisonville
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
2304 South Commercial Street, Harrisonville
Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Harrisonville
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
2400 East Rock Haven Road, Harrisonville
Knights Inn Harrisonville
Motel and hotel · 1.0 mi
1302 N Commercial St, Harrisonville
Churches and places of worship11
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Antioch Southern Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 1.6 mi
2601 East Mechanic Street, Harrisonville
Harrisonville United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.5 mi
2600 East Mechanic Street, Harrisonville
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
2700 East Mechanic Street, Harrisonville
Berea Church of God in Christ
Church · Church Of God In Christ · 0.4 mi
308 East Pearl Street, Harrisonville
Harrisonville Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
1203 Outlook Drive, Harrisonville
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare3
Walgreens
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
505 South Commercial Street, Harrisonville
Map of Harrisonville
90 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 1.4 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 1.8 in | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 1.8 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 44°F | 4.2 in | 0.3 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 5.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 65°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 26°F | 1.9 in | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pleasant Hill Wfo (12 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
Cass County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2010-08-17: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Butler Memorial Airport (BUM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Raymore 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Archie 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Greenwood 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Belton 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Adrian 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Grandview 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Louisburg 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Lake Lotawana 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Lone Jack 18 mi northeast, about 28 min by car
- Lee's Summit 19 mi north, about 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
- Cass County Missouri Courthouse 20191026-6991, Kbh3rd, CC BY 4.0
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