Warsaw historic tour

Welcome to Warsaw!  We hope you enjoy your visit with us – whether virtually on our historic tour (formerly the “16 steps in history tour”) or in-person.

We have 21 steps that are an important part of Benton County’s history.  Each one has its own story and we are here to help share each location’s historical importance.

STEP 1
WARSAW COMMUNITY BUILDING

STEP 2
THE CITY WELL

STEP 3
BUTTERFIELD OVERLAND STAGECOACH STOP

STEP 4
BENTON COUNTY COURTHOUSE

STEP 5
FORMER BENTON COUNTY JAIL

STEP 6
BENTON COUNTY HISTORICAL MARKER

STEP 7
OLD DUTCH FORT

STEP 8
OLD OSAGE HOTEL

STEP 9
RESER FUNERAL HOME

STEP 10
THE COMPOSING STONE

STEP 11
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

step 12
DRAKE HARBOR

STEP 13
WARSAW CEMETERY

Check out the monument symbols here.

STEP 14
EDWARD T MAJORS HOUSE

STEP 15
JOE DICE SWINGING BRIDGE

STEP 16
HENRY LAY HOUSE

STEP 17
LAY PARK

 

STEP 18
RIVERSIDE CEMETERY

STEP 19
KAYSINGER BLUFF PIONEER HERITAGE ASSOCATION-PIONEER VILLAGE

STEP 20
HARRY S TRUMAN VISITOR CENTER

STEP 21
HARRY S TRUMAN DAM

STEP 21

There are future plans to have visual markers at each of the steps above.

We hope you’ve enjoyed your tour!  Please visit our website for more information on things to do in Warsaw (and Benton County).

We want to thank everyone who has played a part in the revised Warsaw Historic Tour – from the committee members, to the Benton County Historical Society, to local residents who we interviewed about the history.  But most importantly, to the community leaders of the original Sixteen Steps Through History by Kathleen White Miles and the Benton County Historical Society.

The revised version of the Warsaw Historic Tour 2021 is brought to you by the Warsaw Historic Tour Committee, consisting of members of the community.