Clinton County

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.

Location: Missouri

Inception: January 2, 1833

Capital city: Plattsburg

Shares border with: DeKalb County, Caldwell County, Ray County, Clay County, Platte County, Buchanan County

Website: http://clintoncomo.org

GPS coordinates: 39.60000,-94.40000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:49