Why visit Sugar Creek
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 6 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Harry S. Truman Bridge, Liberty Bend Bridge, Vaile Mansion and Harry S. Truman Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Sugar Creek
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Sugar Creek
Sugar Creek is a city in both Jackson and Clay counties in Missouri, United States. The population was 3,271 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Sugar Creek, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Harry S. Truman Bridge
Bridge · 4.2 mi
Railroad bridge in Missouri, U.S
Liberty Bend Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks14
Vaile Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic house in Missouri, United States
1500 North Liberty Street, Independence
Harry S. Truman Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Missouri, United States
Independence
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Train station in Independence, Missouri, United States served by Amtrak
Jackson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Historical courthouse in Independence, Missouri, United States
Jackson County Jail and Marshal's House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Historic government buildings in Missouri, United States
Kritser House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
House in Independence, Missouri, United States
Temple Lot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Geographical location important in Latter Day Saint history
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum
Museum · 2.8 mi
Presidential library and museum for U.S. President Harry S. Truman, located in Independence, Missouri
The Ginger House
Museum · 2.8 mi
Museum in Independence, Missouri, U.S
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds18
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SubTropolis
Park · 4.0 mi
Artificial cave in the bluffs above the Missouri River in Kansas City, MO, US
River Bluff Nature Trail
Hiking and trails · 1.7 mi
17014 East Courtney Atherton Road, Sugar Creek
6 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes6
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 2.3 mi
16903 East 24 Highway, Independence
Mo-Th 07:00-02:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-03:00; Su 07:00-02:00
History
Like many cities along the Missouri River, Sugar Creek shows evidence of having once been the home of the Osage people. The city takes its name from nearby Sugar Creek.
On June 25, 1804, the Lewis and Clark Expedition camped on an island in the Missouri River opposite what is modern day Sugar Creek.
In the mid-1800s, the area now known as Sugar Creek served as an important link in America's westward expansion. Known as Upper Independence Landing originally, the territory along the Missouri River served as a port to receive supplies for early pioneers. It was renamed Wayne City Landing after an army lieutenant, Anthony Wayne. Wayne City, which is now on the national historic register, also received travelers who were headed west along the Oregon, California and Santa Fe Trails. In 1850, the first railroad west of the Mississippi River was constructed to join Wayne City and nearby Independence, Missouri.
From the early 1890s to the 1930s, the Sugar Creek area was home to a first-class pleasure resort, Fairmount Park. Among the park's attractions were a hotel, theater, lake, and carnival rides, including a roller coaster that at one time was the world's largest. A streetcar line brought visitors to the park from nearby Kansas City.
From the History section of Sugar Creek, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Trinity Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Mid-Continent Public Library - North Independence Branch
Library · 3.0 mi
317 West 24 Highway, Independence
Cassell Park Elementary
School · 6.0 mi
10401 East 31St Street South, Independence
Map of Sugar Creek
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 1.5 in | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 23°F | 1.9 in | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 2.9 in | 1.7 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 64°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 68°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 66°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 45°F | 3.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 1.8 in | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Independence (6 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
Clay County has had 13 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)
- 2011-06-30: Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Independence 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Claycomo 5 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Blue Summit 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Liberty 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Pleasant Valley 7 mi northwest, about 10 min by car
- Kansas City 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- North Kansas City 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Gladstone 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Raytown 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Blue Springs 12 mi southeast, about 19 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
- Vaile Mansion, Independence, Missouri LCCN2011631466, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- TRINITY CHURCH, Chenry64052, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Trumanhist, The original uploader was Nationalparks at English Wikipedia ., CC BY-SA 2.5
- Krister House, Dmw002, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1859 Independence, Missouri Jail, ecjmartin1, Public domain
- HedrickiteTempleLotWithCofChristBuildingsNearby, EGDJ, CC BY 3.0
- TrumanDepot, EGDJ, Public domain
- Jackson County Courthouse Independence MO, TheCatalyst31, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum, Sallyrob at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- The Ginger House Museum, Mpadgitt, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Subtropolis 02, ErgoSum88, Public domain
- Harry S. Truman Bridge from the West (cropped), Evitcepsrep, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RLDS Stone Church 2010, EGDJ, Public domain
- Liberty-bend-bridge, Americasroof at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 2.5
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