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Pierce City, Missouri

ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

This historic building still stands at the corner of Walnut and Commercial Street in downtown Pierce City even after the May 2003 tornado and subsequent demolition of most of the business district.

Of course it once housed the Lawrence County Bank, but the building has also seen a restaurant, a taxidermist, a book store and other businesses within its walls.

A photo studio opened in this building in 2006.

Information from the National Register of Historic Places: Lawrence County Bank Building (added 2005 - Building - #05000119) 100 W. Commercial St., Pierce City Historic Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering Architect, builder, or engineer: Legg, Jerome B. Architectural Style: Romanesque Area of Significance: Commerce, Architecture Period of Significance: 1875-1899, 1925-1949 Owner: Private Historic Function: Commerce/Trade Historic Sub-function: Financial Institution Current Function: Commerce/Trade Current Sub-function: Business

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Harold Bell Wright/Pierce City Museum

When the First Christian Church (aka Pierce City Christian Church) in Pierce City closed, its board decided to give the building to the community for a library. The building served as Pierce City's public library from 1933-2000

Pierce City, MO Museums

The Hansard House

Dr. Hansard sold the west section of his property on Washington Street for the construction of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in 1901. The house was built circa 1872

Pierce City, MO Historic Homes

1922 Bandstand

The bandstand was damaged in the May 4, 2003, tornado but the base still stands in its original location on Walnut Street. The historic bandstand was rebuilt with a red roof (its original color) and rededicated in May 2004.

Pierce City, MO Historic Downtowns

Military Memorials

For those interested in military machinery, the following memorials can be seen on a short day trip to the following cites around the Pierce City area.

Pierce City, MO - M4 Sherman Tank

Cassville, MO - M60A3 Main Battle Tank

Purdy, MO - A-4 Skyhawk Fighter-bomber

Pierce City, MO Memorials

Harold Bell Wright, 1872 - 1944

Harold Bell Wright was born in Rome, NY in 1872

Pierce City, MO Famous People

Things to do near Pierce City, MO

Ava Country Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: 1 days...

Twin Hills Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Deer Lake Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...