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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ANY_veterans-memorial_Liberty-MO.html
Our veterans will never be forgotten in the County of Clay. Though all their names we do not know to this day, this memorial is dedicated to each one and all, past, present, and future for their courageous efforts to duty for our great nation and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ALV_founding-fathers_Liberty-MO.html
In 1803, President Thomas Jefferson buys the Louisiana Purchase from France for $15 million. It remains one of the greatest acquisitions in American history. In 1804, Jefferson sent Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to explore and map the Louisia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ALO_faces-of-the-commonwealth_Liberty-MO.html
Immigrants from six continents settled in the rolling hills and prairies of Clay County in the vicinity of the Missouri River.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ALN_passing-pleasures-tourist-treasures_Liberty-MO.html
Clay County offers a variety of interesting choices for visitors. History buffs can visit the Jesse James farm in Kearney, the Elms Hotel, once a popular mineral water destination in Excelsior Springs, the Woolen Mill at Watkins Mill State Park an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKI_suburban-archways_Liberty-MO.html
To meet the needs of an increasing population, Antioch Shopping Center was built in 1955. The Northland Fountain, dedicated in 1983, and Tryst Falls provide beauty and enjoyment to many.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKH_sacred-waters_Liberty-MO.html
Mineral waters were tapped as an economic and health benefit in the 1936 dedication of the Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs. Early Plains Indians had built communities within the county. In hopes to preserve their legacy, archeologist and anthr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKC_intelligencia_Liberty-MO.html
In 1849 William Jewell College was founded by Dr. William Jewell under the auspices of the Missouri Baptist Convention. Jewell Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Liberty Ladies College, a private college for women, was opened in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AKA_war-memorial_Liberty-MO.html
Missouri soldiers from all the great wars are flanked on each side by white doves. The North and South acknowledges each other with a wave.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AK9_scales-and-rails_Liberty-MO.html
In 1860 Watkins Mill became the first industry in Clay County. Major industries that followed were Cook Paint and Varnish in 1913, Ralston Purina Company in 1940's and the Claycomo Ford Assembly Plant in 1951. The ASB Bridge was built in 1912 join…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1AK8_first-court-house-site_Liberty-MO.html
Originally John Owens' log tavern near Liberty Spring. Used for court sessions until 1831, when the permanent court house was built on the square.
Bicentennial 1976