Warrensburg, Missouri
Warrensburg is a city of 19,582 people in Johnson County, Missouri, founded in 1855.
Why visit Warrensburg
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 17 parks and trails, 54 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC CLASSIC Warrensburg 10, University of Central Missouri, Garden of Eden Station and Grover Street Victorian Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Warrensburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Warrensburg
Warrensburg is a city in and the county seat of Johnson County, Missouri, United States. Its population was 20,313 at the 2020 census. The Warrensburg micropolitan statistical area consists of Johnson County. The city is a college town; it is home to the University of Central Missouri.
From the Wikipedia article Warrensburg, Missouri (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
University of Central Missouri
School · 1.1 mi
Public university in Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
Museums and landmarks17
Garden of Eden Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic gas station located near Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri
Grover Street Victorian Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in Missouri, United States
Herbert A. and Bettie E. Cress House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic home located at Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri
Johnson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Courthouse in Courthouse Square, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
Johnson County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in Old Public Square, Warrensburg, Missouri, United States
Jones Brothers Mule Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic mule barn located at Warrensburg, Johnson County, Missouri
Lewis and Sophie Griebel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
House in Warrensburg, Missouri
Masonic Temple
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Masonic temple in Warrensburg, Missouri
Howard School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Magnolia Mills
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
McClure Archives and University Museum
Museum · 1.1 mi
Houses the Nance Middle East collection, Guatemalan textiles, the African American experience, and University of Central Missouri...
Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds17
Sandstone Country Club
Golf course · 2.4 mi
77 Northwest Division Road, Warrensburg
5 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes54
The Club
Restaurant · Burger, Sandwich, Chicken, American, Steak House, Pasta, Grill, Wings, Fine Dining · 2.3 mi
77 Northwest Division Road, Warrensburg
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Cancun Mexican Cuisine
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
708 North Charles Street, Warrensburg
42 more on the map.
History
Warrensburg was founded in 1835 by European-American settlers John and Martin D. Warren, who gave the town their last name. A post office called Warrensburg has been in operation since 1837.
One folk etymology of the phrase "Man's best friend" places the origin of the phrase in a famous trial over the killing of Old Drum, a dog that was shot in Warrensburg. In 1958, a statue of Old Drum was erected on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn containing a summation of US Senator George G. Vest's closing speech, “A man’s best friend is his dog.”
From the History section of Warrensburg, Missouri on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Super 8 by Wyndham Warrensburg
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
439 Russell Avenue Intersection of Highway 50/13, Warrensburg
Churches and places of worship17
Warren Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.3 mi
1515 Southeast tate Hwy Dd, Warrensburg
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries20
James C. Kirkpatrick Library
Library · 1.1 mi
601 South Missouri Street, Warrensburg
Healthcare4
Map of Warrensburg
157 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 18°F | 1.2 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 42°F | 4.3 in |
| May | 76°F | 53°F | 5.5 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.4 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.9 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 65°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 4.1 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 43°F | 3.3 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 2.5 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 23°F | 1.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Warrensburg 4Nw (5 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
Johnson 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)
- 2015-08-07: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2011-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2011-02-03: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2009-01-30: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Whiteman Air Force Base (SZL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Sedalia 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Grain Valley 32 mi northwest, about 51 min by car
- Blue Springs 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
- Marshall 37 mi northeast, about 59 min by car
- Lee's Summit 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Raymore 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Independence 41 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Raytown 43 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Belton 44 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kansas City 51 mi northwest, 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
- Johnson County Mo Courthouse, Nja1985, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jones Brothers Mule Barn, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Johnson County Mo Courthouse-retouched, Nja1985 , retouched by Kbh3rd, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Garden of Eden Station, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Warren Street Episcopal Church, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Masonic Temple, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cress House, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jack and Markward Houses, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Johnson County Courthouse, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Howard School remnants, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Magnolia Mills, Warrensburg, MO, 25or6to4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AJWStadiumNE, Cvanlue25, CC BY-SA 4.0
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