A Charming Rural Community

Windsor, in Henry County, is a charming rural community at the crossroads of State Highways 2 and 52. It is located 11 miles north of Truman Reservoir, 15 miles to Whiteman Air Force Base and 35 miles to the Lake of the Ozarks.

At one time the area was called Rives County and finally Henry County, in honor of Patrick Henry. After first being named Belmont and then Spring Grove (both names were found to be existing towns) it was renamed Windsor after "Windsor Castle" in England.

The climate throughout the region is humid and summers are usually hot. July temperatures over the state range between 76-80 degrees. The average July day reaches a high of 90 degrees or higher and a low of between 65-70 degrees. Most of the state has a frost-free growing season from April into October. The average January temperature is about 24 degrees in the most northerly areas and between 36-38 degrees in the extreme south.

Among the many local events and attractions are the Moonlight Madness and Lighted Parade, the Windsor Garden Club Plant Sale, the WACO Rodeo, the 4th of July Celebration, Windsor's 2007 Septemberfest and Labor Day Weekend, the Antique Car, Truck, Motorcycle, Bicycle and Tractor Show, and others.

The Henry County R-1 School District provides a wonderful opportunity for small town living with big city programs. The academic courses match those of larger school systems and the athletic program is extensive, offering students tremendous potential to excel in all traditional sports and golf.

Hospitals and medical centers in and near Windsor include Royal Oaks Hospital in Windsor, the Golden Valley Memorial in Clinton, the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia and the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg.

Many of the creeks and streams around Windsor are full of largemouth and smallmouth bass, and area lakes include catfish, white bass and crappie. Deer, turkey, rabbit and squirrel are favorites of local hunters. The Katy Trail State Park is the longest developed rail-trail in the county. It offers a unique opportunity for bicyclists, walkers, equestrian and nature lovers or history buffs. Farrington Park also provides camping, fishing, playground equipment, paddleboats, horseshoe pits, tennis courts, a basketball court and lots of room for picnics, family reunion or just enjoying nature.

Windsor is a wonderful place to visit, relax, shop, recreate or simply find yourself. Many have found that Windsor is just too charming to leave. Stop on by our United Country office soon and let us find the real estate property of your dreams. Feel free to make Windsor your home, we'll welcome you as a neighbor!