Warrensburg Arts Commission

SHOW ME – Warrensburg – Johnson County – West Central Missouri History is a locally focused historical website sharing the stories, photographs, and heritage of Warrensburg, Johnson County, and surrounding communities. Started in 2008 by Bruce Uhler as a page for a 1973 class reunion, the site grew from his interest in preserving and presenting the region’s past. Uhler describes himself as an eighth-generation Johnson Countian, bringing a personal connection to the people and places featured.

The website covers Warrensburg, Knob Noster, Holden, Leeton, Kingsville, the University of Central Missouri, Whiteman Air Force Base, and other parts of west-central Missouri. Its material includes historical photographs, local stories, and accounts of community events. One feature traces Warrensburg parades across the years, including the 1887 Sacred Heart Catholic Church cornerstone procession, the 1897 Ringling Bros. circus parade, a veterans’ gathering, and the 101 Ranch Real Wild West Show. By collecting and presenting records of everyday community life and notable occasions, the site offers residents, descendants, and history enthusiasts an accessible window into the area’s shared past.