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

McCoy House

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

1. McCoy House Marker

Inscription.
In 1856 this Greek Revival and Italianate style house was completed by William McCoy, a merchant and banker, on property once owned by Samuel C. Owens, a merchant and Santa Fe trader. McCoy served as the first Mayor of Independence, MO., in 1849.

Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence 1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 39° 5.753′ N, 94° 25.336′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on West Farmer Avenue just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 West Farmer Avenue, 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: Noel House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sawyer-Jennings House (about 400 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 700 feet away); Truman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Minor House (approx. 0.2 miles away); An Epicenter of International Commerce

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Trails to the East & West (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Railroad Comes to Town! (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . . Owens-McCoy House History. House website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri.)

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

2. McCoy House

Credits. This page was last revised on May 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 916 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 16, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.