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

Historic Courthouse

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010

1. Historic Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
This 1933 courthouse, inspired by Independence Hall, contains restored courtroom and office of former Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman. Often remodeled, this building rests upon a foundation laid in 1828. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 39° 5.558′ N, 94° 24.979′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is on West Maple Avenue near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is near the north entrance to the former courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West Lexington Avenue, 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. Jackson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Jackson County Pioneers

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton's Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Here the Oregon Trail Began (within shouting distance of this marker); First Battle of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman's First Job (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. Truman's Presiding Judgeship Papers. (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Harry S. Truman. (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By Pat Filippone, August 1, 2008

2. Historic Courthouse Marker

Historic Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010

3. Historic Courthouse and Marker

North entrance in background.

Former Jackson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010

4. Former Jackson County Courthouse

North facade, looking ESE.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 884 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.