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Self-guided · County in Missouri

History Adventures for Kids in Dade County, MO

Short, active outings built for children, where each stop is a place to find, a story to hear and a badge to earn.

There is no shortage of things to do around Dade County, MO. There is a shortage of things that leave you knowing something you did not know at breakfast. Dade County is one of 115 counties in Missouri.

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On the record near Dade County, MO

The 12 nearest

15 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Dade County, MO. 3 listed sites carry Dade County as their county.

Washington Hotelunder a mile from the center of Dade County · Building · Greenfield · listed 2002National Register of Historic Places
Greenfield Opera House Buildingunder a mile from the center of Dade County · Building · Greenfield · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Dilday Mill6.8 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · South Greenfield · listed 1977National Register of Historic Places
Berry Cemetery14 miles from the center of Dade County · Site · Ash Grove · listed 2004National Register of Historic Places
Gilmore Barn19 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · Ash Grove · listed 1994National Register of Historic Places
Stockton Community Building20 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · Stockton · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Lawrence County Courthouse22 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · Mount Vernon · listed 1980National Register of Historic Places
Bank of Avilla22 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · Avilla · listed 2022National Register of Historic Places
Truman, Harry, Birthplace Memorial25 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · Lamar · listed 1969National Register of Historic Places
Caplinger Mills Historic District26 miles from the center of Dade County · District · Caplinger Mills · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
First National Bank27 miles from the center of Dade County · Building · Bolivar · listed 2013National Register of Historic Places
North Ward School27 miles from the center of Dade County · Structure · Bolivar · listed 2011National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Dade County, MO. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Kids History Adventures in Dade County, step by step

1
Set the area and the list of markers to find
2
Split into teams or go solo, with the map open
3
Find each marker and answer one question from its story
4
Photograph the marker to prove the find
5
Count the badges and pick a harder hunt for next time

What people in Dade County, MO ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Dade County, MO?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Dade County, MO and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Dade County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Dade County, MO the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Dade County, MO are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.