Harry S. Truman National Historic Site is a Queen Anne landmark in Independence, Missouri. Built in 1867, it was designed by George Porterfield Gates, and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior).
Location: 219 North Delaware Street, Independence, Missouri, United States
Verified facts
- Located in Independence
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2325, SRC-2326 - Designed by George Porterfield Gates
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2327, SRC-2326, SRC-3606 - Built in 1867
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2327, SRC-2326 - Architectural style: Queen Anne
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-2325, SRC-2326 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Historic Site
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-2325, SRC-2326, SRC-3606 - Historic designation: National Historic Landmark District; National Historic Site
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-3606, SRC-4020, SRC-7240, SRC-7241, SRC-9664 - Owned by National Park Service (U.S. Department of the Interior) (since 1983)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-4020, SRC-13819, SRC-3606
Evidence & sources
- SRC-13819 — https://www.nps.gov/hstr/index.htm (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
- SRC-2325 — National Park Service — Truman Home Cultural Landscape (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2326 — The Open University — OpenLearn: What is heritage? (Truman case study) (Tier 2, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-2327 — National Park Service — Truman Home (Places) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-3606 — wikipedia.org (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4020 — nps.gov (Tier 1, official_primary; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4559 — National Park Service — Harry S Truman NHS (Directions) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4560 — Harry S. Truman Library & Museum (NARA) — 219 North Delaware Street (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-4561 — Missouri Division of Tourism (VisitMO) — Harry S Truman NHS / Truman Home (Tier 2, tourism_board; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7240 — The Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark — National Park Service (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-7241 — Harry S. Truman Historic District — Wikipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-9664 — Missouri Preservation — Harry S. Truman National Historic Landmark District (Tier 2, preservation_organization; retrieved June 2026)
How we verify
Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.
Plan Your Visit
Hours: Wed-Sun 9am-5pm; closed Mon & Tue. Truman Home guided tours 9am-4:30pm (last tour).
Admission: Free. Tickets limited to 8 per tour and must be obtained in person at the Truman Home Ticketing Station / Visitor Center (223 N Main St) the day of the tour.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit Harry S. Truman National Historic Site?
Yes — Harry S. Truman National Historic Site is open to the public. Hours: Wed-Sun 9am-5pm; closed Mon & Tue. Truman Home guided tours 9am-4:30pm (last tour).. Admission: Free. Tickets limited to 8 per tour and must be obtained in person at the Truman Home Ticketing Station / Visitor Center (223 N Main St) the day of the tour..
Who designed Harry S. Truman National Historic Site?
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site was designed by George Porterfield Gates.
Where is Harry S. Truman National Historic Site located?
Harry S. Truman National Historic Site is located in Independence, Missouri.