Sedalia, County seat in Pettis County, Missouri.
Sedalia is the county seat in Pettis County, Missouri, characterized by brick buildings and limestone structures that define its downtown. The city developed around railway connections that link it to various points across the state.
General George Rappeen Smith founded the settlement in 1857, initially naming it Sedville before changing it to Sedalia. This renaming reflected a desire to give the newly established community a more appealing identity.
The Missouri State Fair shapes the city's cultural life through agricultural exhibitions and regional food specialties that reflect rural traditions. Visitors experience local crafts and food vendors that showcase the region's heritage during the annual gathering.
The Katy Depot on East Third Street serves as a central gathering point housing the Chamber of Commerce and highlighting the city's railway heritage. Visitors will find the downtown area easy to explore on foot with several points of interest nearby.
The city's name comes from Sarah Smith, the founder's daughter nicknamed Sed, reflecting his personal family connections in the naming choice. This intimate link between the city's name and family history sets it apart from many communities with more formal naming origins.
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