Why visit Wardsville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 1 park or trail in and around town.
Highlights include Lansdown-Higgins House and Lewis and Elizabeth Bolton House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Wardsville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wardsville
Wardsville is a village in Cole County, Missouri, United States. The population was 1,599 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Jefferson City, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Wardsville, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Lansdown-Higgins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Jefferson City, Missouri, also known as the Sommerer House
Lewis and Elizabeth Bolton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Jefferson City, Missouri
Moreau Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Missouri, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries18
6 more on the map.
History
A post office called Wardsville was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1933. The village was named after Junius Ward, the original owner of the town site.
From the History section of Wardsville, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Map of Wardsville
23 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 21°F | 2.2 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.3 in | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 55°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 55°F | 35°F | 3.2 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 2.3 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jefferson City Wtp Hcn (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
Cole County has had 18 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)
- 2017-06-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2016-01-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jefferson City Memorial Airport (JEF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Jefferson City 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Taos 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Linn 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- Fulton 28 mi northeast, about 45 min by car
- Columbia 32 mi north, about 52 min by car
- Lake Ozark 32 mi southwest, about 51 min by car
- Tipton 34 mi west, about 55 min by car
- Village of Four Seasons 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
- Versailles 36 mi west, about 58 min by car
- Owensville 38 mi east, about 1 h 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
- Lewis and Elizabeth Bolton House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dallmeyer House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
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