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

Independence Pioneer Spring

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., May 2, 2012

1. Independence Pioneer Spring Marker

Inscription. Used by Indians, wagon trains and settlers, this spring was situated on an Indian trace which ran southwest from the Missouri River. One of several springs in and around Independence, its original location was at the foot of a knoll, directly west.

Erected 1974 by Jackson County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers.

Location. 39° 5.595′ N, 94° 24.686′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is at the intersection of North Dodgion Street and East Truman Road, on the right when traveling south on North Dodgion Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 187 North Dodgion Street, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

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Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Trail of Death (a few steps from this marker); Second Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Twyman Hotel - Kenton House (approx. ¼ mile away); Fire Station No. 1 (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Harpie Club (approx. ¼ mile away); Truman's First Job (approx. ¼ mile away); Clinton's Drugstore (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

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Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., May 2, 2012

2. Independence Pioneer Spring

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., May 2, 2012

3. Independence Pioneer Spring

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 20, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 963 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 20, 2019, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. 2, 3. submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.