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

Harpie Club

Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 44

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

1. Harpie Club Marker

Inscription.
The Harpie Club, formed in 1924 by Harry Truman and his friends, dedicated to the enjoyment of poker, met in an upstairs room of this building.

Erected by City of Independence and the Truman Presidential Museum and Library. (Marker Number 44.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. 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 1924.

Location. 39° 5.533′ N, 94° 24.936′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is in the sidewalk in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 North Main Street, 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. Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Jackson County Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton's Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman's First Job (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Progress

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); First Battle of Independence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jackson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. Truman Historic Walking Tour. Independence MO website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Harry S. Truman. The White House website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Harpie Club Building image. Click for full size.

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

2. Harpie Club Building

Looking northeast.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.