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

Truman Boyhood Home

Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014

1. Truman Boyhood Home Marker

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In 1895 John and Martha Truman bought this house, built about 1886. Harry S. Truman (1884 - 1972) spent his boyhood here. The family moved in 1902. Later additions have greatly altered the original appearance of the house.

Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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 1895.

Location. 39° 5.791′ N, 94° 25.613′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of West Waldo Avenue and North River Boulevard on West Waldo Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 909 W Waldo Ave, 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. Sawyer-Jennings House (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCoy House (approx. ¼ mile away); Truman House (approx. ¼ mile away); Joseph T. Noland House

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Photographed By Pat Filippone, June 28, 2014

2. Truman Boyhood Home

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(approx. ¼ mile away); The Railroad Comes to Town! (approx. ¼ mile away); An Epicenter of International Commerce (approx. ¼ mile away); Trails to the East & West (approx. 0.3 miles away); A Man of Means (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 2, 2018, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. This page has been viewed 282 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 2, 2018, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.