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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVDU_the-trenches-on-the-hill_Liberty-MO.html
Rumors of a Confederate Invasion which would include the burning of Liberty and a raid on Fort Leavenworth resulted in the fortifying of this hill in April, 1862. Doors from nearby homes were used to line the trench across the hill. This marker is…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVDJ_the-liberty-landing_Liberty-MO.html
The Liberty Landing, also known as Baxter's Landing, located at the base of the bluffs one half mile west of Missouri 291 Highway, played a significant role in the history and development of Liberty, Missouri as well as Clay County. In use from 18…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVCU_riverview_Liberty-MO.html
Believed built by Graham Hughes 1849. Brick kitchen added 1860, interior woodwork 1880. Owned by Wynoop Kiersted, Civil Engineer 1903-1934 and by descendants until 1959. Present owners are Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pavelchek.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVBL_doniphan-hubbell-house_Liberty-MO.html
From circa 1830 until 1925 a house stood on this site once occupied by Alexander W. Doniphan. A native Kentuckian, Doniphan practiced law in Clay County for 30 years, defended the Mormans, and founded William Jewell College. During the Mexican War…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMV3B_the-liberty-spring_Liberty-MO.html
Around this inexhaustible spring was founded the City of Liberty - July 1, 1822Dedicated to the Pioneer Settlers by Alexander Doniphan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUQE_methodist-episcopal-church-founded-1822_Liberty-MO.html
This small frame church was built circa 1842 and is one of the oldest remaining buildings in Liberty. It is build of brick and stucco and has served several uses. In 1855 it became part of the Clay Seminary, an all girls school. One of its most fa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUNI_mass-grave-site_Liberty-MO.html
The undulations in the ground behind this plaque mark the site of the mass burial of 17 men killed at the Battle of Liberty on September 17, 1861. These Federal soldiers came to Liberty to prevent Confederates from joining General Price at the sei…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUN8_civil-war-memorial_Liberty-MO.html
Jewell Hall was used as a hospital and barracks and this hill was fortified by Federal troops under Col. John Scott after their defeat at the Battle of Blue Mills Ferry, Sept. 17, 1861. A line of rifle pits was thrown up from the present location …