Situated on the southern banks of the Missouri River, the city of Sedalia is the county seat of Pettis County, Missouri, and the host of the Missouri State Fair and the Scott Joplin Ragtime Festival. US Highways 50 and 65 intersect in Sedalia. The town was founded by General George Rappeen Smith, who is also credited with founding the nearby town of Smithton. The town was platted in 1857, and originally named Sedville. It was incorporated as Sedalia in October of 1860, six months before the beginning of the American Civil War. During the American Civil War, the city was occupied by Union troops, although its citizens were evenly divided between those who sympathized with the North, those whose loyalties were with the South, and those who would rather remain neutral during the conflict. No major battles were fought in Sedalia, although there were local conflicts and skirmishes, usually involving bushwackers. Surrounding communities include Dresden, Georgetown, Smithton, and Spring Fork.
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Bothwell Regional Health Center
Named for John Homer Bothwell, BRHC opened in 1930, serving the Sedalia, Missouri region. Its hospital, specialty clinics, and providers are highlighted, along with career information, a calendar of events, contacts, and announcements.
http://www.brhc.org/
Founded in 1860, Sedalia is the county seat of Pettis County, in west-central Missouri. The official municipal web site offers administrative and departmental contacts, council meeting agendas and minutes, and a guide to local services, facilities, and businesses. Public notices are posted to the site.
http://ci.sedalia.mo.us/
Based in Sedalia, Missouri, Jackson's Relocation Services is an agent of Atlas Van Lines, offering home, commercial, corporate, government, and military moving services, each of which are highlighted here, along with online quote requests and an agent login.
http://jacksonsrelocation.com/
Owned by Jud Kindle, the owner and general manager of the Sedalia Bombers, the facility offers instruction in the game of baseball and fast pitch softball. Boasting five batting cages, two pitching mounds, and private lessons, the facility is highlighted, with photographs, video, and schedules.
http://www.kindlesportsacademy.com/
The Sedalia, Missouri automobile dealership specializes in the sale of new Ford cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. Its inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles are highlighted, with model research information and an overview of its finance policies, service and parts departments, and special offers.
http://rickballfordsedalia.com/
Sedalia Chamber & Visitors Bureau
Charged with developing, promoting and facilitating an environment conducive to a healthy business community in Sedalia, Missouri, the Chamber is a non-profit membership organization made up of local business owners and other interested people. Meeting schedules, a calendar of events, and a member directory are featured.
http://www.sedaliachamber.com/
Sedalia Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Sedalia, Missouri CVB is charged with promoting the area as a destination for conventions and tourism. Its site includes a calendar of events, a profile of the community, information about groups and tours, as well as a guide to local guest accommodations and restaurants.
http://www.visitsedaliamo.com/
Supplied by nine deep wells and Springfork Lake, the water department serves the City of Sedalia, Missouri and the surrounding region. Its services and contacts are posted to the site, and customers may access their accounts, renew their accounts, of request water turn offs.
http://www.sedalia-water.com/
