Lamar, County seat in Barton County, Missouri, US.
Lamar is a city in southwest Missouri and serves as the county seat of Barton County. It sits along the North Fork Spring River, where the waterway bends through rolling terrain.
The city was founded in 1856 and named after Mirabeau B. Lamar, the second president of the Republic of Texas. The timing reflected the broader westward expansion happening across the United States during that era.
The agricultural foundation of Lamar centers on the production of essential crops including sorghum, wheat, soybeans, and corn, supporting the regional economy.
A local airport provides air access to the city, where visitors can find schools and municipal services. Its southwestern location makes it a natural stopping point for exploring the wider region.
Harry S. Truman, the 33rd President of the United States, was born here, and his restored childhood home is now open to visitors as a historic site. The house holds memories from the early years of a president who would later shape American history.
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