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Aurora, Missouri

  • City Hall

    City HallThe City Hall was built in 1918 of brick over tile and partly from rubble from the previously burned building. The ground was raised about 3 feet before the new building was built....
    City Hall
  • Bank of Aurora

    Bank of AuroraThe Bank of Aurora was organized in 1887. It was robbed in the 1930s as a thief jumped through one of the windows to the right of the front door....
    Bank of Aurora
  • Old National Guard Armory

    Old National Guard ArmoryThe National Guard Armory was built in Art Deco style during WWII during which it was the evacuation point for Ft. Leonard Wood officers....
    Old National Guard Armory
  • Elsey-Hemphill Carriage Co.

    Elsey-Hemphill Carriage Co.The Elsey-Hemphill Carriage Company built and sold Studebaker Wagons and Carriages, harnesses, and repaired horse drawn equipment....
    Elsey-Hemphill Carriage Co.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

City Hall

The City Hall was built in 1918 of brick over tile and partly from rubble from the previously burned building. The ground was raised about 3

Aurora, MO Architecture

First Presbyterian Church

When the First Presbyterian Church was completed in 1916, the congregation started the service that day in the old church located at 129 E. Church and walked to the new Church to end the service. The interior woodwork and 1916 San Francisco World'

Aurora, MO Historic Churches

Sunset Drive In

The drive-in theatre is one of the few remaining in the area and families from Joplin and Springfield as well as farther away drive to Aurora to see movies here. It'

Aurora, MO Theatres

Old Catholic Church

The Catholic Church was built in 1905 from bricks said to have come from Verona.

Aurora, MO Historic Churches

Historic Tour

The Chamber of Commerce has designed a walking/driving tour of historic sites throughout Aurora including sixteen historic buildings and homes dating from 1880 to the early 1900

Aurora, MO Tours

Things to do near Aurora, MO

Range Line Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...

Twin Oaks Country Club

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

Battle of Carthage State Historic Site

Scene of 1861 Civil War battle when 6,000 Southern troops forced Union soldiers to retreat to Sarcoxie....