Jefferson City in Cole County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Site of Price Mansion

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012

1. Site of Price Mansion Marker

Inscription.
For 63 years scene of Missouri's
political and social activity

Erected in 1842 by
General Thomas Lawson Price
1809 - 1870
First Mayor of Jefferson City
1839
Lieut. Governor of Missouri
1849
Appointed Brigadier General
by President Lincoln
1861
Member of Congress
1862

Property acquired by State of Missouri
1905 for site of Supreme Court Building

Erected 1945 by Cole County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.

Location. 38° 34.674′ N, 92° 10.438′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Missouri, in Cole County. Marker is at the intersection of High Street and Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on High Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 West High Street, Jefferson City MO 65101, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The State Capital During The Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Jefferson (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of the Statue of Liberty

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(about 500 feet away); Missouri Motor Carriers Association Building (about 600 feet away); Corps of Discovery (about 700 feet away); Jefferson City Greenway: (about 700 feet away); Gold Star Memorial (about 700 feet away); The Tennessee House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson City.

Also see . . .
1. Thomas Lawson Price. Biographical History of the U.S. Congress website entry (Submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. Thomas Lawson Price (1809 - 1870_. Missouri Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on April 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

3. Missouri Supreme Court. Ballotpedia website entry (Submitted on May 15, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Thomas Lawson Price image. Click for full size.

via Missouri Encyclopedia, unknown

2. Thomas Lawson Price

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012

3. Site of Price Mansion Marker

Missouri Supreme Court Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012

4. Missouri Supreme Court Building

Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 567 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on April 30, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on December 29, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.