Pettis County, Missouri
Pettis County is located in central Missouri and is best known for Sedalia, its largest city and county seat. Sedalia hosts the Missouri State Fair each August, attracting visitors from across the state and making it one of Missouri’s most recognized communities.
The county features a blend of prairie landscapes and wooded areas, providing opportunities for hiking, outdoor recreation, and enjoying the natural scenery. Pettis County also has a rich railroad heritage that helped shape its early development.
Founded in 1833, the county was named after Spencer Pettis, a Missouri congressman whose life ended in a famous duel. The nearby Whiteman Air Force Base adds to the region’s significance and is home to military operations that occasionally bring sightings of B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in the skies above the area.
| Category | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| County Name | Pettis County | |
| County Seat | Sedalia | |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sedalia, Smithton, La Monte, Green Ridge, Hughesville, Houstonia, Dresden, Beaman | |
| Interstates and Highways | US 50, US 65, MO 52, MO 135 | |
| Population | Approximately 41,000 | |
| FIPS Code | 29-159 | |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 686 square miles (Land: 682 sq mi, Water: 4 sq mi) | |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) | |
| State | Missouri | |
| Coordinates | 38.7275° N, 93.2801° W | |
| Etymology | Named after Spencer Darwin Pettis, a U.S. Congressman from Missouri | |
| Major Landmarks | Missouri State Fairgrounds, Katy Trail State Park, Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site | |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Saline County (North), Cooper County (East), Morgan County (Southeast), Benton County (South), Henry County (Southwest), Johnson County (West), Lafayette County (Northwest) |
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