Local history
Exhibits and tours explore Johnson County history.
Visitors can explore local history through exhibits and tours at the Johnson County Historical Society in Warrensburg. The Mary Smiser Heritage Library offers research access at the society's Historic Square location on North Main Street. Research and tours are available during scheduled hours and by appointment. The society also shares the story of Old Drum, the Johnson County dog whose 1869 shooting led to a nationally noted legal case and George Graham Vest's famous courtroom speech. Local history is central here. Its materials connect visitors with events and people from Johnson County and Missouri, including the area's early history. The society is located in Old Town Warrensburg, Missouri.
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Exhibits and tours explore Johnson County history.
Research access at the Mary Smiser Heritage Library.
Learn about the dog and the legal case tied to Warrensburg.
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