Higginsville, Missouri
Higginsville is a city of 4,781 people in Lafayette County, Missouri, founded in 1869.
Why visit Higginsville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Davis Theatre, Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville and Confederate Memorial State Historic Site.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Higginsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Higginsville
Higginsville is a city in Lafayette County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,817 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Higginsville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in Higginsville, the United States of America
Confederate Memorial State Historic Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic site in Higginsville, Missouri, United States
Houx–Hoefer–Rehkop House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Higginsville, Missouri, USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Higginsville was founded in 1869 and named after Harvey Higgins, the original owner of the town site. A post office has been in operation at Higginsville since 1870.
Higginsville was formerly the site of the Missouri Confederate Soldiers' Home. After the last of the Confederate veterans died, the lands were converted into a Confederate Memorial Cemetery. This 135-acre site is preserved in memory of the more than 40,000 Missourians who fought under the Confederate flag. Captain William Clarke Quantrill is one of those interred here.
The Confederate Chapel, Cemetery and Cottage, Houx-Hoefer-Rehkop House, and Chicago and Alton Railroad Depot at Higginsville are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In World War 1 Bert Hall, a soldier from Higginsville, joined the French Army and became a pilot.
From the History section of Higginsville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
1907 North Peach Street, Higginsville
Grace United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 1.2 mi
16 West 15th Street, Higginsville
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 1.3 mi
1501 Lipper Avenue, Higginsville
Salem United Church of Christ
Church · Church Of Christ · 1.1 mi
1500 Main Street, Higginsville
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.4 mi
401 West Broadway Street, Higginsville
Shopping3
Running Rabbit Antiques & General Store
Shop · 0.4 mi
509 Fairground Avenue, Higginsville
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Healthcare1
Map of Higginsville
38 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 18°F | 1.4 in | 4.8 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 2.8 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 4.2 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 33°F | 2.5 in | 1.0 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 23°F | 1.8 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Higginsville (1 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
Lafayette County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-07-09: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-08-12: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 25 miles away.
- Concordia 10 mi southeast, about 16 min by car
- Sweet Springs 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Warrensburg 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Knob Noster 22 mi southeast, about 36 min by car
- Carrollton 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Grain Valley 26 mi west, about 42 min by car
- Buckner 26 mi west, about 41 min by car
- Marshall 28 mi east, about 46 min by car
- Blue Springs 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Independence 34 mi west, about 54 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
- Higginsville, Twinjalanugraha at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Chicago and Alton Depot at Higginsville Layfayette Co MO, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Houx-Hoefer-Rehkop House Layfayette Co MO east and north facade, SharonPapierdreams, CC BY-SA 4.0
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