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The beautiful Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate nestles amid a grove of black walnut trees on almost 20 acres south of the famous Independence town square. Former home of world-famous painter, George Caleb Bingham, during the Civil War, it later became the residence of the Waggoner family who lived in it for 97 years, and claims 90% of the furnishings therein! An interesting, well-manicured residence and integral part of the legacy of 1900 Independence history! Mon, Tue, Wed tours will be given by advance reservation Thu, Fri, Sat open 10:00 am-4 pm, last tour begins at 3 pm Sun open 1 pm-4 pm, last tour begins at 3 pmThe beautiful Bingham-Waggoner Mansion and Estate nestles amid a grove of black walnut trees on almost 20 acres south of the famous Independence town square. Former home of world-famous painter, George Caleb Bingham, during the Civil War, it later became the residence of the Waggoner family who lived in it for 97 years, and claims 90% of the furnishings therein! An interesting, well-manicured residence and integral part of the legacy of 1900 Independence history! Mon, Tue, Wed tours will be given by advance reservation Thu, Fri, Sat open 10:00 am-4 pm, last tour begins at 3 pm Sun open 1 pm-4 pm, last tour begins at 3 pm