Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

About Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

The nine-room Gothic-style house in Laclede that Pershing moved into at six, and the Prairie Mound School where he taught before West Point. The site traces what shaped a country boy into one of the nation's legendary generals.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🌿 Nature Center
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Hours

Hours as published by Missouri State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Upcoming events at Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

• Public MeetingSep 12, 2026

Event details and registration are on the Missouri State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Gen. John J. Pershing Boyhood Home State Historic Site

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Pershing State Park
• Locust Creek Covered Bridge State Historic Site
• Crowder State Park
• Long Branch State Park
• Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
• Thousand Hills State Park