Brookfield in Linn County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Brookfield

Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., August 26, 2017

1. Brookfield Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1859 and named for John Wood Brooks, who surveyed the town. First incorporated in 1865. The town became division headquarters for the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad in 1859.

Erected 1931 by the State Historical Society of Missouri.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 39° 47.323′ N, 93° 4.532′ W. Marker is in Brookfield, Missouri, in Linn County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Missouri Route 11) and West John Street, in the median on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: North Main Street, Brookfield MO 64628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Twin Parks (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); John Joseph Pershing (approx. 5 miles away); General John J. Pershing Boyhood Home (approx. 5 miles away); Laclede (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Laclede (approx. 5 miles away); a different marker also named Laclede (approx. 5 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Brookfield.

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sectionhead>More about this marker. This marker covered up the text and layout of the previous marker placed there in 1931.

Also see . . . Brookfield, Missouri on Wikipedia. (Submitted on May 28, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 24, 2022

2. Brookfield Marker

Marker is at the median between Twin Parks

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 24, 2022

3. Brookfield Marker

A time capsule placed in front of the marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 235 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on January 14, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.