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The David Rice Atchison Museum
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The David Rice Atchison Museum
is an exhibit housed inside the basement of the Clinton
County Courthouse.
The exhibit includes a timelines of important events in
the life of David Rice Atchison, as well as news
articles from publications of the time written during
and after his appointment to the U. S. Senate.
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Clinton County Courthouse
211 N. Main St. |
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Stories from Atchison's boyhood,
the actual briefcase he used as
a Senator in Congress, and other
personal items can all be seen
in the exhibit. Photos of the
house where Atchison lived,
along with pictures of the
original and current Atchison
gravestones, as well as several
other historic "gems" are also
included in the display.
Read about the unique Civil War
"incident" at the Atchison Farm
that is not mentioned in most
historical accounts of Clinton
County because it was considered
an "atrocity" that the family
wished to keep to themselves.
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Tours are approximately 10-20 minutes in length.
Hours of Courthouse Operation: Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.
Admission is free but donations are welcome.
Restrooms available.
Handicap accessible.
816-539-3777 |
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