Plattsburg is the county seat of Clinton County, Missouri. The Ioway, Fox and Sac tribes inhabited the area for thousands of years prior to the Platte Purchase, which ceded the lands claimed by the indigenous American Indian tribes. Settling along the Little Platte River, the first European-American settlers called their community Concord, and later Springfield, before settling on Plattsburg when it was found that there was already a town in Missouri named Springfield. Plattsburg was named for Plattsburgh, New York, which is the seat of Clinton County, New York, which was named for George Clinton, a founding father, the first governor of New York, and vice president from 1805 to 1812. The community’s first settlers came from Kentucky and western Virginia, and they brought their slaves and the slave culture with them. For a time, Plattsburg was the for farthest western non-military settlement in the United States. Plattsburg and the surrounding region became a large producer of hemp and tobacco, both of which were dependent upon slave labor. During the American Civil War, the town was occupied at various times by both Confederate and Union forces and, in 1863, some of William Quantrill’s guerrilla fighters captured a Union unit who were based in the Plattsburg courthouse. Plattsburg is situated at the tip of the Smithville Reservoir, along Missouri Highway 116 and Route C. Westbridge is to the southwest, Scearces is west, Turney is northeast, and Lathrop is east of Plattsburg.
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Broadway United Methodist Church
Organized in 1845, the UMC congregation meets at its facilities on Broadway Street in Plattsburg, Missouri. The location of the church is shown on a map, and directions are posted, along with a church calendar, membership information, and opportunities to participate in the ministry.
http://www.plattsburgbumc.org/
Clinton County School District
Headquartered in Plattsburg, Missouri, the R-3 public school system offers a PK-12th grade curriculum through an elementary school, middle school, and high school, each of which are highlighted here, with a district calendar, contacts, and announcements.
http://ccr3.k12.mo.us/
Located north of Kansas City and south of St. Joseph, Clinton County is headquartered in Plattsburg, the county seat. A profile of the county and the communities within it are presented, along with a calendar of events meeting schedules, agendas and minutes, contacts, and a guide to area museums and historical places.
http://www.clintoncomo.org/
Consisting of Downey House, a 1900s two-story, and The Farm House, a dog-friendly place for larger groups, the Plattsburg, Missouri rentals are highlighted, including comparisons between the two, photographs, reviews, and reservations.
http://www.downeyhouserental.com/
The Southern Baptist congregation meets at its facilities on West Broadway Street in Plattsburg, Missouri. An overview of its programs and ministries are featured, along with a worship schedule, church calendar, and information about its preschool.
http://fbcplattsburg.com/
Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ, the Plattsburg, Missouri congregation offers Sunday worship services and youth group programs, Wednesday Bible studies, and Saturday fellowship programs, which are outlined here, along with a calendar of events, leadership contacts, and a church bulletin.
http://www.plattsburgfirstchristian.org/
Sponsored and maintained by the Plattsburg Chamber of Commerce, the site offers a guide to businesses, schools, churches, and events in Plattsburg, Missouri. Area lodging facilities, restaurants, recreational opportunities, and a history of the city are included.
http://www.plattsburgmo.com/
Located near the Plattsburg High School, on West Frost Street, the club offers an 18-hole golf course, a ten-foot swimming pool, and a club room. Directions and a map are offered, along with seasonal times, tee times, rates, membership information, and a calendar of events.
http://www.plattsburgcc.com/
Plattsburg Fire Protection District
The PFPD began with the Plattsburg Volunteer Fire Department, which was formally organized in 1871, forming into a district in 1993. Its history, organizational structure, apparatus, and employment opportunities are published to the site, with information about the importance of smoke detectors and other topics related to fire safety.
http://plattsburgfire.org/
Offering floral designs, custom flower arrangements, live plants, gifts, and seasonal products, the flower shop is located on North Main Street in Plattsburg, Missouri. Its products may be purchased at its shop or online. Its hours of operation, shipping policies, and contacts are posted.
http://plattsburgfloral.com/
Publishing for more than a hundred and twenty years, The Leader is currently owned by Tinnen Publishing, a family owned and operated newspaper that is published weekly in Plattsburg, Missouri. The online edition offers news and sports stories, obituaries, opinion, and announcements, with full access requiring a subscription.
http://www.clintoncountyleader.com/
