Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Flournoy Home
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2015
1. Flournoy Home Marker
Jones H. Flournoy lived here in 1831 when he sold the Temple Lot to the Mormons. The home was relocated to this site in 1989.
Erected by Missouri Mormon Frontier Foundation. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical year for this entry is 1831.
Location. 39° 5.465′ N, 94° 25.731′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is on West Lexington Avenue just west of South Bowen Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is embedded in the sidewalk directly in front of the Flournoy House. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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. Flournoy House (a few steps from this marker); F.M. Smith Study (within shouting distance of this marker); The Stone Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Temple Lot (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Temple Site (about 400 feet away); Confederate Line (about 500 feet away); Battle Line at Railroad Cut (approx. 0.3 miles away); Joseph T. Noland House (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Missouri Mormon Frontier
this page online
Also see . . . Independence, Missouri Historic Places. Community of Christ website entry (Submitted on May 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2015
2. Flournoy Home Marker
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, September 13, 2015
3. Flournoy Home (view from near marker)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 253 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 18, 2020, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
