Sedalia's Heritage Trail

The Man And His Vision

In 1860, as the railroad steamed its way west, General George R. Smith had a vision.

He caught a glimpse of the future and persuaded the Pacific Railroad to choose an inland route rather than parallel the river as it crossed Missouri. He founded Sedalia in the middle of the prairie and landed a major transportation and distribution center right on his front doorstep. Within a few months, on January 17, 1861, the first Pacific Railroad Company passenger train arrived in Sedalia.

Today’s Sedalia, with its friendly people, stately homes and majestic buildings; its schools and churches; its art and performance centers, its ragtime tradition and historic state fairgrounds all came about because of General Smith’s vision and the railroad which brought it to fulfillment.

Click here to begin your Sedalia Heritage Trail journey.

Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors Bureau
600 East Third, Sedalia, MO 65301
1-800-827-5295
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Events —

Premier Exhibition
2005 - 2006
Sedalia Parks & Recreation along with the Sedalia Heritage Foundation and the Sedalia Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring to our city this premiere Sculpture in the Park outdoor exhibit.

In August 2005 as we unveil these five pieces placed along Third Street in Liberty Park, we invite you to enjoy the temporary exhibit. The exhibit serves as an enticement for the community and visitors alike to explore our city. This exhibit not only enhances Sedalia's heritage trail but also serves as a complement to one of the best contemporary art museums in the Midwest; the Daum Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy the exhibit and please come again next year as we unveil a new set of Sculptures in the Park.

Click here to view a PDF document of the Sculpture in the Park brochure for sculpture photos and artist information.

Click on the sign to see a larger image of the Heritage Trail Sign.

While in Sedalia…
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