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Harrisonville, MO

Harrisonville is a city in Cass County, Missouri, United States. The population was 10,121 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Cass County. It is part of the Kansas City metropolitan area.

Harrisonville was founded in 1837 upon land donated to Cass County by Congress for county purposes and was named for Congressman Albert G. Harrison, who was instrumental in obtaining the land grant. The area suffered greatly during the American Civil War, though Harrisonville was one of the few places exempted in Union General Thomas Ewing's General Order No. 11 (1863), which ordered the depopulation of three entire Missouri counties and part of a fourth.

In 1972, Harrisonville was the site of escalating tensions between a handful of mostly Vietnam veterans and town elders, which culminated in a brief rampage by 25-year-old Charlie "Ootney" Simpson. In the town square, in plain view of onlookers, he killed two police officers and a bystander before shooting himself. The victims were officers Donald Marler and Francis Wirt and local businessman Orville Allen. His motivation turned out to be personal, not political; he had saved money to buy a farm, but the seller had recently backed out of the deal, and Simpson had used the money to bail his friends out of jail.

The Robert A. Brown House, Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District, and St. Peter's Episcopal Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

A May 2017 report from Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway gave the city the lowest possible rating of "poor," citing complex, often overlapping tax districts, contracts awarded without appropriate bidding processes, and overuse of money pulled from restricted funds.

Harrisonville is located in central Cass County at the intersection of U.S. 71, Missouri Route 2, and Missouri Route 7. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.01 square miles (25.93 km2), of which 9.88 square miles (25.59 km2) is land and 0.13 square miles (0.34 km2) is water. 

Harrisonville places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Cass Regional Medical Center offers a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including primary care and emergency care, ensuring convenient access to medical assistance. At the Harrisonville Community Center, you can enjoy Zumba, SilverSneakers classes, and boot camp sessions, perfect for all fitness levels. For yoga and meditation enthusiasts Yoga in Lees Summit provides excellent classes to improve flexibility and mental well-being. Visit Anytime Fitness or Jazzercise Harrisonville, for accessible workout options and possibly personal training. Embrace Movement Studio offers yoga classes, including Gentle Yoga and Yoga Nourish, among others. Lastly, relax with Amazingly Ageless Medspa for spa treatments.

Top sites in Harrisonville, MO are B&B Theatres Harrisonville Cineplex, City Park, and North Park.

Population: 9,852 (2023). ZIP code: 64701. Area codes: 816, 975. Elevation: 945 ft (288 m). Area: 10.01 square miles (25.93 km2).

FAQs

How did Harrisonville, MO get its name?

The town of Harrisonville was established in 1837 and was named in honor of Albert J. Harrison, one of the first two U.S. Congressional representatives elected from the state of Missouri. The National Park Service officially certified Harrisonville on August 24, 1993. On April 8, 1994, the Square was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Harrisonville Courthouse Square Historic District consists of four full blocks of commercial buildings facing the Courthouse Square and portions of five additional City blocks just off of the Square.

What are the demographics of Harrisonville, MO?

In 2022, Harrisonville, MO had a population of 10k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $57,607. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Harrisonville, MO declined from 10,070 to 10,024, a −0.457% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,460 to $57,607, a 11.9% increase. The 5 largest ethnic groups in Harrisonville, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.83%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0.958%), and Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.399%).

Is Harrisonville, MO a good place to live?

Harrisonville is in Cass County. Living in Harrisonville offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Harrisonville and residents tend to be conservative.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Harrisonville

Data USA

Niche

B&B Theatres Harrisonville Cineplex

City Park

North Park

Cass Regional Medical Center

Harrisonville Community Center

Yoga in Lees Summit

Anytime Fitness

Jazzercise Harrisonville

Embrace Movement Studio

Amazingly Ageless Medspa

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