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Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site sits on a ridge north of Sedalia

Bothwell Lodge is a state historic site in Pettis County offering both preserved early-20th-century architecture and hiking, a concrete public-land anchor unique to the county.

Bothwell Lodge State Historic Site is a stone lodge built on a bluff (a high, steep cliff) north of Sedalia. A state historic site is a place the state of Missouri protects because of its history. The state takes care of the lodge, the grounds, and the trails. You can tour the old lodge, and you can also go hiking. So it gives Pettis County a public place close to home for both history and the outdoors. Tours, hours, and trail conditions change with the seasons. For the latest details, check with Missouri State Parks. They are the official source, so confirm with them before you go. The lodge is a nice way to see the county’s history out on the land, not just in books. It also pairs well with a stop on the Katy Trail if you are exploring the Sedalia area.

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