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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT15_heart-of-the-nation_Kansas-City-MO.html
In the middle, but never on the fence. That's Kansas City. Located near the true geographic and population centers of the country, Kansas City truly sits at the heart of the nation. And, throughout history, that position on the map has meant both …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0O_city-of-fountains_Kansas-City-MO.html
City of great barbeque? True. City of great jazz? Also true. City of fountains? Right again. Among Kansas City's greatest claims to fame is our plethora of beautiful ornamental fountains.
The love of fountains and statuary began in the 1890s wh…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0N_one-of-kcs-oldest_Kansas-City-MO.html
If you like a bit of history with your beer or burger, be sure to head for Kelly's Westport Inn, in Kansas City's Westport district. During the westward movement in the mid-1800s, Westport was a "re-fueling" stop where wagon trains could replenish…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0M_sweet-tooth_Kansas-City-MO.html
Next time you open up a cool Eskimo Pie or a creamy Valomilk candy, you'll appreciate them even more if you consider the colorful history behind these sweet treats. Eskimo Pies gained fame thanks to candy man Russell Stover, who partnered with inv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0L_lewis-and-clark_Kansas-City-MO.html
In 1803, only a handful of states existed in America - the rest of the land was uncharted wilderness. That wilderness included the Louisiana Territory, which was purchased that year by the United States government.
At the same time, President T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0K_on-the-river_Kansas-City-MO.html
In the 1860s, along a superhighway called the Missouri River, the traffic was heavy and the perils were great. The river's fast and ever-changing currents made for a treacherous journey from St. Louis to what was then known as "the town of Kansas,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0J_the-garment-district_Kansas-City-MO.html
Back in 1915, wearing a good pair of jeans wasn't a fashion statement; it was a necessity for working in the factories and on farms. And Kansas Citian, H.D. Lee, was ready to answer the need. Lee's company was one of the first businesses to settle…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0I_thomas-hart-benton_Kansas-City-MO.html
Kansas City's most famous artist-in-residence was Thomas Hart Benton, known for his graceful and detailed murals celebrating (and sometimes criticizing) American life. Benton was born in Neosho, Missouri, in 1889. He was the son of a lawyer-turned…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0F_swope-park_Kansas-City-MO.html
Bing Crosby once played in a golf tournament here for the American War Dads. Boulder climbers can often be seen challenging its rock formations. And the strains of celebrity singers can be heard in the air all summer long (between the roar of lion…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMT0C_all-that-jazz_Kansas-City-MO.html
New Orleans may be known as the birthplace of jazz, but "America's music" really grew up in Kansas City. Here, jazz developed and matured, growing out of ragtime and blues into a distinct Midwestern sound. The most important bands to come out of K…