The city of Harrisonville is the county seat of Cass County, Missouri. The first settlers came to the area around 1830, largely from Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. At that time, the area was known as Van Buren County, which was renamed Cass County in 1849. The town site was selected as the county seat due to its proximity to the center of the county. Established in 1837, the town was named for Albert G. Harrison, one of the first U.S. congressional representatives elected to serve the state of Missouri. The first home was built in Harrisonville by Jason L. Dickey in 1837, and its first business was established by Henry F. Baker, who opened a mercantile store in a log cabin on the southwest corner of the town square. A courthouse and jail were built in 1838, and its first church was the New Hope Church, a Baptist mission southwest of town. A school was established in 1839. Harrisonville was incorporated in 1851. Its first mayor was S.G. Allen, while the town’s second mayor was Colonel H.W. Younger, father of the infamous Cole Younger. Due to the town’s Southern sympathies, Confederate troops took refuge in Harrisonville during the American Civil War, and William Quantrill, the leader of Quantrill’s Raiders, used Harrisonville and other parts of Cass County as a base from which to launch guerrilla raids. Finally, Order No. 11 was issued by the federal government, requiring all persons in Cass County living beyond a one-mile radius of Harrisonville or Pleasant Hill to vacate their homes within fifteen days, and all grain, hay, and food supplies from area farms were confiscated by Union troops, while many buildings were burned to the ground. Harrisonville then became a Union stronghold throughout the remainder of the war. Today, Harrisonville is reached by Interstate 49 and Missouri Highway 7.
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Associated with the Boy Scouts of America youth organization, Troop 240 meets each Monday evening at the Harrisonville youth building on Mechanic Street, in Harrisonville, Missouri. General information and contacts for the troop are offered.
http://www.scouttroop240.com/
In business since 1965, the family owned and operated business is headquartered in Harrisonville, Missouri, with additional locations in Butler and Rolla, Missouri, Paola, Kansas, and Winterset, Iowa. Its services, products, hours and locations are posted.
http://www.familycenter.us/
Harrisonville Area Chamber of Commerce
Made up of business owners and other interested people, the Chamber serves to strengthen the business climate, promote economic growth, enhance relationships between members and the community, and work with local governments to help strengthen the economy of the Harrisonville, Missouri region. Membership benefits, a member directory, and a guide to the community are featured.
http://www.harrisonvillechamber.com/
Harrisonville Christian School
A ministry of Harrisonville Community Church, HCC operates two campuses, East Campus for students in preschool through grade four, and West Campus, for those in grades five through eight. Its admissions policies and tuition are published, along with schedules and information about tuition assistance.
http://www.hcskk.com/
The Harrisonville, Missouri guest lodging facility offers a choice of three suites, each of which are described here and pictured, along with its rates, amenities, and contact data.
http://www.harrisonvilleinn.com/
The public school district for Harrisonville, Missouri operates an early childhood center for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students, Harrisonville Elementary School for grades one through three, McEowen Elementary School for grades four through five, Harrisonville Middle School for grades six through eight, Harrisonville High School for grades nine through twelve, and the Cass Career Center for older teens and adults.
http://www.harrisonvilleschools.org/
Providing soccer opportunities for the youth of Harrisonville, Missouri, the organization is part of the Burnt District, offering two playing options, in-house teams and travel teams. District results, tournament information, photographs, and fundraising projects are discussed.
http://www.harrisonvillesc.com/
Harrisonville is the seat of government for Cass County, Missouri. The city’s official web site features public notices and public hearings, council agendas and minutes, annual budget reports, and citizen survey results, as well as a guide to municipal services and facilities, and municipal contacts.
http://ci.harrisonville.mo.us/
Specializing in the sale of pre-owned cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs, the auto dealership is located on North State Route 291 in Harrisonville, Missouri. Directions, its hours of operation, and its inventory are highlighted.
http://www.jkbautosales.net/
Rotary Club of Harrisonville, Missouri
Chartered in 1977, the service organization is part of Rotary International. Meeting locations are posted and shown on a map, along with meeting schedules, the benefits of membership, membership policies, and service projects, along with a newsletter and photographs.
http://www.harrisonvillerotary.com/
Located on East 275th Street, the Harrisonville, Missouri hotel offers one queen or two queen beds in each guest room, along with a variety of amenities and features. An overview of the accommodations is offered, and reservations may be made through the site.
https://www.slumber-inn.com/
