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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

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

Chapman School - Jolly Mill Park

The Chapman School was built in 1884 and originally located on the Chapman property about 2 miles from the Park. First called the "Hazel Hill," the school was later renamed "Hazel Dell," and eventually "Chapman." When it was closed in 1951

Pierce City, MO Historic Schoolhouses

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

1886 Firehouse

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the old City Hall and Firehouse was built in 1886 and houses two vintage fire trucks from overseas. This building is privately owned.

Pierce City, MO Historic Buildings

First Baptist Church (no longer standing)

THIS BUILDING WAS DEMOLISHED AFTER EXTENSIVE DAMAGE FROM THE MAY 4, 2003, TORNADO. THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH'S NEW BUILDING IS LOCATED ON HWY 97 JUST NORTH OF LAWRENCE COUNTY ROAD 2220 (POWERLINE ROAD).

The Friendship Baptist Church was organized in 1840

Pierce City, MO Historic Churches

Things to do near Pierce City, MO

Twin Oaks Country Club

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

Honey Creek Golf Course

Golfers in Aurora have the best of both worlds with a driving range and pro-shop with professional instruction available and ...

Douglas County Historical Museum

A great opportunity to learn about the history of the Ozarks. Beautiful old home refurbished to make a wonderful museum....