A Century of Progress

A Century of Progress (HMNC8)

Location: Independence, MO 64050 Jackson County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 5.542', W 94° 24.987'

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A Century of Progress marks the development of Jackson County. In 1828 a log courthouse was built in Independence. In 1836 a brick building was erected as a permanent courthouse on this site. Soldiers returning from the Mexican War found an enlarged building erected in 1846. In 1872 changes were made and the clock placed in the tower. The edifice was enlarged in 1887, and in 1907 was remodeled.

Before this structure time has unfolded a panorama of historical significance. Indians have camped in its vicinity. Pioneers have left its doorway and set forth to conquer the perils of the Oregon, California, and Santa Fe Trails. Soldiers have marched from its protecting shadow to defend the cause of justice in every martial conflict.

The courthouse stands today in new dignity, ready to meet the challenge of another century with assurance born of its history of faithful service to a mighty people.

Dedicated September 7, 1933

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Members of Jackson County Court during building construction periods
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1828 Abraham McClellan · Richard Fristoe · Henry Burris
1836 Moses G. Wilson · Lawrence Flournoy · John Smith
1846 Alvin Brooking · Richard D. Stanley · James Gray
1872 James B. Yeager · Lucius Carey · Joshua Petty
1887 John A. McDonald · Hugh Lynch · William G. Chiles
1907 J. M. Patterson · Charles E. Moss · George J. Dodd
1933 Harry S. Truman · Eugene I. Purcell · Battle McCardle · W. O. Beeman
Fred A. Boxley County Counselor
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Architects
Keene & Simpson · Fred Wallace
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HM NumberHMNC8
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Year Placed1933
Placed ByJackson County Court
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Date Added Thursday, September 4th, 2014 at 10:30pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15S E 377504 N 4327981
Decimal Degrees39.09236667, -94.41645000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 5.542', W 94° 24.987'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 5' 32.52" N, 94° 24' 59.22" W
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Area Code(s)816
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 112 W Lexington Ave, Independence MO 64050, US
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