Clinton County, Administrative county in northwestern Missouri, United States
Clinton County is an administrative county in northwestern Missouri encompassing agricultural land and residential communities positioned between Kansas City and St. Joseph. The area includes several towns connected by major regional roads and highways.
The county was established in 1833 and took its name from a New York political figure known for infrastructure projects. This founding position it among the region's earlier organized divisions.
The limestone courthouse and surrounding Victorian buildings reflect how early residents shaped their communities with distinctive architecture. These structures remain visible landmarks that residents and visitors encounter in the county's central areas.
The county's main communities are connected by Interstate 35 and Highway 169, making travel between towns straightforward by car. Having your own transportation is helpful since settlements are spread across the area.
The county seat contains approximately 85 protected historical structures spread across ten blocks designated as a national historic area. This concentration of preserved buildings makes the downtown core stand out as an unusual architectural collection.
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Elms Hotel
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Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and State Historic Site
25.2 kmSpratt Stadium
37.7 km
Wallace State Park
17.3 km
James Brothers' House and Farm
24 km
Hall of Waters
32.6 kmDavid L. and Sallie Ann Stoutimore House
6.2 km
Clay County Savings Association Building
39.3 km
Woodneath
39 km
Wyman School
32 km
Dougherty–Prospect Heights Historic District
39.3 km
IOOF Liberty Lodge No. 49
39.3 km
St. Munchin Catholic Church
20.8 km
Clinton House
40.1 km
Jewell Hall
39.3 km
Claybrook House
24.2 km
South Liberty Courthouse Square Historic District
39.5 km
First Methodist Church
32.2 km
Ligon Apartments
32.3 km
Excelsior Springs Hall of Waters Commercial East Historic District
32.3 km
Garrison School Historic District
38.6 km
Frank Hughes Memorial Library
39.3 km
Belt Bowl
39.3 km
Excelsior Springs Hall of Waters Commercial West Historic District
31.9 km
Miller Building
39.3 km
DeKalb County Courthouse
32.5 km
Arthur-Leonard Historic District
39.6 km
Nelson-Pettis Farmsteads Historic District
37.7 km
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