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Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

1827 Log Courthouse

 
 
1827 Log Courthouse Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014
1. 1827 Log Courthouse Marker
Inscription. 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.
 
Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.
 
Location. 39° 5.458′ N, 94° 24.978′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is on West Kansas Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Jackson County Pioneers (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Battle of Independence (about 500 feet away); Harpie Club (about 500 feet away); A Century of Progress (about 500 feet away); Harry S. Truman (about 600 feet away); Santa Fe Trail (about 600 feet away); General Andrew Jackson (about 600 feet away); Here the Oregon Trail Began (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
 
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Log Courthouse image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014
2. Log Courthouse
Sign On Court House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014
3. Sign On Court House
Another Marker on Court House image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014
4. Another Marker on Court House
Marker on Grounds image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014
5. Marker on Grounds
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2018, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 330 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 2, 2018, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.

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