Historic Mt. Gilead School

Historic Mt. Gilead School Mt. Gilead School an historic schoolhouse, open for reservations only. Call 816-736-8500 to schedule your group today! Historians believe that Mt.

Gilead School located just west of Kearney, Missouri, operated for over 100 years until it closed its doors in 1946. The present two story school was built in 1879. Gilead was the only school in the area to continuously hold classes during the Civil War. One-Room School Program
Clay County Historic Sites offers a unique field trip opportunity to experience history in a one-room school. A teacher i

n period costume instructs the class in late 1880s style with McGuffey readers. Pupils practice penmanship and perform arithmetic problems using slates. The four-hour program accommodates up to 30 students and complements required school curriculum. This popular field trip requires advance reservations. Contact Clay County Historic Sites at (816)736-8500 to schedule your group.

08/11/2026
June 8 school day photos
06/09/2026

June 8 school day photos

Crooked River Posse will be at the Jesse James Birthplace this Saturday, June 13.
06/08/2026

Crooked River Posse will be at the Jesse James Birthplace this Saturday, June 13.

We will begin taking reservations on Wednesday, May 20.
05/18/2026

We will begin taking reservations on Wednesday, May 20.

Clay County Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites is developing a Master Plan—and your input matters!Share your ideas by co...
05/07/2026

Clay County Parks, Recreation & Historic Sites is developing a Master Plan—and your input matters!
Share your ideas by completing our Community Survey and exploring the Interactive Map to tell us what you’d like to see in our parks and historic sites.
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15918 Plattsburg Road
Kearney, MO
64060

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+18167368500

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