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Liberal Municipal Division
Barton County Courthouse
1004 Gulf Street
Lamar, MO 64759
1004 Gulf Street
Lamar, MO 64759
Phone: 417-682-2444
Fax: 417-682-2960
Fax: 417-682-2960
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