Old Westport in Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Original Site of Harris House
1844 - 1912
Photographed By Thomas Onions, July 12, 2009
1. Original Site of Harris House Marker
Closeup of plaque.
and as the western outpost
of civilization
on the Santa Fe Trail
Rededicated 1961 & 1974
Erected 1926 by Elizabeth Benton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Santa Fe Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 39° 3.183′ N, 94° 35.492′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Old Westport. Marker is at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Westport Road, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64111, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Action Before Westport (here, next to this marker); The Albert G. Boone Store (a few steps from this marker); The French and the Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); McCoy's Trading Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Three Trails West (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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More about this marker. There are markers on all four corners of this intersection. This pink granite marker is located on the northeast corner along with the start of the Battle of Westport Tour marker.
Also see . . .
1. Santa Fe Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on July 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. Santa Fe Trail – Highway to the Southwest. Legends of America website entry (Submitted on July 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
3. Westport KC - History. City website homapage (Submitted on July 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Additional keywords. Santa Fe Trail
Photographed By Thomas Onions, July 12, 2009
2. Original Site of Harris House Marker
Full photo of marker. This marker is right on the corner with an open air restaurant right behind it.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,314 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 14, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
