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

St. Mary's Catholic Church

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 12, 2019

1. St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker north side

Inscription. Historic St. Mary's church was begun in 1860 and completed during the Civil War. It was dedicated in 1864. This area was established as a French and Indian mission in 1823 and a parish in 1845 by Father Bernard Donnelly.

Erected 1975 by Jackson County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Religion & Religious Structures • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.

Location. 39° 5.823′ N, 94° 25.004′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on North Liberty Street just south of West College Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 600 North Main 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.

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: Trinity Episcopal Church (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Second Baptist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Second Battle of Independence (approx. ¼ mile away); Fire Station No. 1 (approx. ¼ mile away); The Minor House (approx. ¼ mile away); Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum (approx. ¼ mile away); Twyman Hotel - Kenton House

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Noel House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker south side image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 12, 2019

2. St. Mary's Catholic Church Marker south side

St. Mary's Catholic Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 12, 2019

3. St. Mary's Catholic Church

St. Mary's Catholic Church Sanctuary image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael E Sanchez, Jr., September 12, 2019

4. St. Mary's Catholic Church Sanctuary

Credits. This page was last revised on January 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 15, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 499 times since then and 42 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 15, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. 4. submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.