Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Vaile Mansion
Photographed By Pat Filippone, August 4, 2008
1. Vaile Mansion Marker
Designed for Harvey M. Vaile, operator of Star Mail routes, by Asa Cross of Kansas City, this Second Empire style house was described in 1881 as "one of the most costly and beautiful residences" in the county. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Erected by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence 1976.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
Location. 39° 6.445′ N, 94° 24.984′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is on North Liberty Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1500 North Liberty 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 Grave (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Eternal Flame of Freedom (approx. 0.4 miles away); Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Harry S. Truman Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Liberty Bell Replica Marker (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harry S. Truman Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); A Man of Means (approx. 0.7 miles away); Three Trails From Independence (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
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Photographed By Pat Filippone, August 4, 2008
2. Vaile Mansion
Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 446 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
