Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
“The Lawrence County Bank Building is a historic bank building located at 100 West Commercial Street in Pierce City, Lawrence County, Missouri.”
Wikipedia article Lawrence County Bank Building, CC BY-SA 4.0.
One of 4 National Register listings published here for Lawrence County · listed in 2005 · category: Building.
Sources: the Wikipedia article · the case file at the National Archives · the National Register database, National Park Service
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal wildfire occurrence database lists 2 fires within 5 miles of Lawrence County Bank Building between 1997 and 2020, burning about 10 acres in total. None started naturally. 1 was recorded as arson. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a fire counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Reported cause | Fires |
|---|---|
| Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 1 |
| Arson/incendiarism | 1 |
The most recent of them, most recent first, with the day each was reported and the service that recorded it.
| Date | Cause | Size | Reported by | Name on the report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 July 2020 | Missing data/not specified/undetermined | 9.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | 230842-00532-07122020-1250 |
| 10 March 1997 | Arson/incendiarism | 1.0 acres | Missouri Department of Conservation | not named |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The federal mineral resources record lists 60 workings within 5 miles of Lawrence County Bank Building: 59 past producers, 1 unknown. None of them still produces. What was taken out: Zinc, Lead, Lead, Zinc, Stone, Crushed/Broken, Zinc. Distance is straight-line from the map coordinates, so a quarry counted here may appear on a neighbouring settlement's page as well.
| Where | Site | Commodity | Status | Recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown - Pb | Lead | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Ss | Silica | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Iron | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Unknown - Iron | Iron | Past Producer | ||
| Frey-Cummings-Suprise Mining Co. | Zinc | Past Producer | 1902 | |
| Soukop Mine | Zinc | Past Producer | 1924, 1943 | |
| Unknown - Zinc | Zinc | Past Producer | ||
| Pierce City Lime Co. North Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Pierce City Lime Co. South Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Past Producer | ||
| Smerdon Quarry | Stone, Crushed/Broken | Unknown |
Regional context, not property-specific evidence. The National Weather Service names Pierce City, the town this property stands in, in 77 storm reports between 1994 and 2025: 33 thunderstorm wind, 28 hail, 12 flash flood, 2 tornado. The reports record 5 deaths and 33 injuries. Each account below is quoted exactly as the forecast office filed it, from the NOAA Storm Events Database, and each date opens the federal record of that event.
| When | Event | Place named | Harm | What the report says |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Tornado (F3) | Pierce City | 5 killed, 33 hurt, $27,500,000 | no account filed |
| May 2011 | Tornado (EF2) | Pierce City | $300,000 | This is the continuation of the National Weather Service storm survey of the EF-2 tornado touched down five miles east northeast of Diamond, Missouri. After the tornado crossed into Lawrence County it remained on the ground for approximately seven miles of its 17 mile long track and lifted approximately three miles north of Monett. The maximum wind speeds were estimated at 120 miles per hour. The tornado damage path had a maximum width of one half mile. There were numerous trees uprooted, one mobile home was destroyed, half of a machine shop building was destroyed several outbuildings were destroyed and several homes had significant roof damage. One home had a garage door collapse along with siding damage and a separate garage had collapsed walls. |
| July 2015 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | $200,000 | There was about 3 feet of flowing water over County Road 1050 between State Highway 37 and Highway 60. This storm report will contain the overall flood damage estimates across Lawrence County for this storm event. There were several episodes and heavy rainfall events which led to a compound affect to the flooding damage. Numerous roads, bridges, and low water crossings were heavily damaged. |
| August 2012 | Hail | Pierce City | $50,000 | Several cars had dents and cracked wind shields. |
| August 2012 | Hail | Pierce City | $50,000 | no account filed |
| April 2017 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | $10,000 | The Lawrence County Road and Bridge District in Pierce City reported that secondary roads were flooded across the county. One vehicle was submerged in flooding on County Road 2210 about two miles northwest of Pierce City. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $10,000 | The Pierce City bank sign was blown over. |
| July 2023 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $5,000 | A portion of an outbuildings roof was peeled back and blown off form high winds. |
| November 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $5,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts downed numerous trees, power poles east of Pierce City. A few carports were also destroyed. |
| June 1994 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $5,000 | Skywarn spotters reported large trees down. |
| June 2007 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $4,000 | Severe thunderstorm wind gusts ripped a roof off of a mobile home in Rays Trailor Park. |
| April 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $3,000 | no account filed |
| October 2001 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $3,000 | no account filed |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $2,000 | A tree down on a powerline in Monett. |
| June 2025 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $2,000 | A tree fell on powerlines in Lawrence County. |
| March 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $1,000 | A tree and power line were blown down near Pierce City. |
| June 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | $1,000 | A tree was down over Elm Street. |
| April 1994 | Hail | Pierce City | $500 | A cooperative observer reported hail over five inches in diameter. |
| September 2025 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | Flash flooding occurred along County Road 2220 with the entire road covered. |
| August 2023 | Hail | Pierce City | - | Quarter sized hail was reported via MPing. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Pierce City | - | Dime size hail was reported. |
| April 2022 | Hail | Pierce City | - | Nickle sized hail was reported via social media. |
| May 2022 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | Several Large branches were reported down. |
| May 2022 | Hail | Pierce City | - | Wind driven quarter sized hail was reported. |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | State Highway 37 at Clear Creek was closed due to flooding. |
| May 2021 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | A water rescue was performed successfully on Clear Creek. No injuries were reported. |
| May 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | Multiple large tree limbs were reported down. |
| September 2021 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | A large tree snapped due to severe winds near Sycamore Road and 9th Street. |
| June 2019 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | Clear Creek was flooded over the roadway on South Elm Street in Pierce City. |
| October 2019 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | A large tree was reported uprooted along 16th street. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | The emergency manager estimated 60 mph wind gusts. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | A tree was blown down. There were reports of power outages in Pierce City. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | A large tree was blown down on Highway 97 north of Pierce City. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | There were several reports of trees blown down on Highway PP north of Highway 37 between Monett and Pierce City. |
| May 2017 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | Several trees were blown down around the Pierce City area. |
| April 2017 | Heavy Rain | Pierce City | - | The CoCoRaHS station MO-LW-28, about one mile north of Monett, measured 3.23 inches in 24 hours. |
| June 2015 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | Water was over the road near Pierce City on Highway 97 just north of Highway 60. |
| November 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | A tree was reported blown down along Highway 97 just north of Pierce City. |
| November 2014 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | A local business reported at least 60 mph wind gusts. |
| May 2013 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | There were numerous reports of flooding and intersections under water around Pierce City and the north side of Monett. |
| September 2012 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | Several large tree limbs were blown down. |
| November 2010 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | Highway 97 was closed between Front Street and Newman Avenue due to flooding. |
| June 2010 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | Thunderstorm winds produced minor tree damage. Winds were estimated between 50 and 60 mph. |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | Thunderstorm wind gusts knocked down a large tree. |
| June 2007 | Flood | Pierce City | - | Heavy rain caused flooding along the Turnback Creek. In Lawrence County, a section of Highway 97 north of Pierce City became impassable to motorists. |
| March 2007 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | Heavy thunderstorms caused Clear Creek to flow out of its banks, causing a low water crossing just east of Pierce city to become impassable to motorists. In addition, several city streets in town had water flowing over them. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | Excessive rainfall caused flash flooding within the city of Pierce City. |
| May 2006 | Flash Flood | Pierce City | - | A section of Highway H was closed to motorists due to flash flooding. |
| April 2015 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| March 2013 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Thunderstorm Wind | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| May 2008 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| June 2008 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| March 2006 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| May 2006 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| May 2005 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
| April 2005 | Hail | Pierce City | - | no account filed |
No historic map-sheet match is published for this property yet. That does not mean no map exists. This record needs a coordinate-quality review before it can be joined to a sheet boundary. Browse the county's mapped places while that work is pending.
Other National Register properties close enough to walk or drive between, ordered by distance from this one. Both positions come from the same geocoding pass that matched these properties to their map sheets.
| Photograph | Property | Distance | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierce City Fire Station, Courthouse and Jail | under 500 feet | 1998 |
| National Archives record | The nomination case file for reference 05000119 in Record Group 79. |
| Wikipedia article | Community-written account of this property, licensed CC BY-SA. |
| Lawrence County | All 4 listed properties in this county. |
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