Museums & Historical Sites

Pay a visit to the myriad of local museums and historical sites for a glimpse at the area’s proud history. You’ll come across intriguing destinations like the county’s oldest building, its only remaining one-room schoolhouse and Missouri’s largest Amish settlement without venturing more than a few miles.

Adam-ondi-Ahman

Adam-ondi-Ahman means “Adam settled here.” It is a park dedicated and maintained by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Gallatin, Missouri, where the Mormons were exiled to in the 1800s.

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Daviess County Squirrel Cage Jail

Visit this octagon-shaped jail in Daviess County that, at its construction in 1881, featured rotating cells. It’s one of just three such jails nationwide.

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Grand River Historical Society Museum

Browse diverse exhibits showcasing the history of the region — including Native American artifacts, antique vehicles, a Black history display and tributes to Livingston County veterans.

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Grundy County Jewett Norris Library

The striking Grundy County Jewett Norris Library was constructed in 1890 with funds provided by Jewett Norris, who was an influential part of the county’s first court.

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Grundy County Museum

The Grundy County Museum consists of three buildings: the three-story main building in downtown Trenton, Grundy County's only remaining one-room schoolhouse and the landmark flat iron building. Each is over 100 years old and filled with artifacts of the area's past.

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Jamesport

Take a step back in time with a visit to Missouri's largest Amish settlement, which is located just 15 minutes southwest of Trenton.

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Thompson House

The Thompson House is the oldest known building in Grundy County. It was built in 1834 by William Thompson, who served as a medical doctor, judge of the county court, legislator and war general.

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Tom and Sarah Joe Brown's Log Cabin

This unique cabin is thought to be the first residence in the city of Trenton. Tom and Sarah Joe Brown's cabin is being preserved by the Moore's Settlement Historical Preservation Society and is located on

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Hunting

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Festivals

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