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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27CI_1827-log-courthouse_Independence-MO.html
Erected on the southeast corner of Lexington and Lynn Streets as a temporary home for Jackson County Government. This building has housed functions of the Jackson County Court as late as 1932 under Judge Harry S. Truman.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM27C4_truman-boyhood-home_Independence-MO.html
In 1895 John and Martha Truman bought this house, built about 1886. Harry S. Truman (1884 - 1972) spent his boyhood here. The family moved in 1902. Later additions have greatly altered the original appearance of the house.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1R5Q_the-eternal-flame-of-freedom_Independence-MO.html
The Eternal Flame of Freedom in this courtyard is dedicated to the memory of President and Legionnaire Harry S. Truman on the 72nd anniversary of the American Legion
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P76_salem-cemetery-association_Independence-MO.html
Salem Cemetery Association, an independent community association separate from the New Salem Baptist Church, was formed and incorporated December 4, 1917, by a group of concerned lot owners interested in the perpetuation, maintenance and improveme…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P4W_union-line_Independence-MO.html
Moonlight's Union cavalry brigade, with five guns and 1000 men, was driven from the Little Blue River by Marmaduke's and Shelby's 5000 Confederates of Price's army. Moonlight stopped here and was joined by Jennison's and Ford's brigades of Blunt's…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P4V_prices-great-missouri-raid_Independence-MO.html
By 11 a.m. on Oct. 20, 1864, Col. Thomas Moonlight had made his first movement after the Little Blue crossing. Maj. Gen. James Blunt received permission from Maj. Gen. Samuel Curtis to engage the Confederate and made a rapid movement to this posit…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1P4U_santa-fe-trail_Independence-MO.html
Marked by the
Daughters of the
American Revolution
and the
State of Missouri
1909.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1K9L_vaile-mansion_Independence-MO.html
Designed for Harvey M. Vaile, operator of Star Mail routes, by Asa Cross of Kansas City, this Second Empire style house was described in 1881 as "one of the most costly and beautiful residences" in the county. Listed on the National Register of Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AP0_replica-of-the-statue-of-liberty_Independence-MO.html
With the faith and courage oftheir forefathers who madepossible the freedom of theseUnited States
The Boy Scouts of America
Dedicate this copy of theStatue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity andloyalty
40th Anniversary Crusade…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13Y9_harry-s-truman-grave_Independence-MO.html
Born May 8, 1884 Lamar, MissouriDied December 26, 1972Married June 28, 1919DaughterBorn February 17, 1924JudgeEastern DistrictJackson CountyJan. 1, 1923 - Jan 1, 1925Presiding JudgeJackson CountyJan. 1, 1927 - Jan. 1, 1935United States SenatorMiss…