Bicentennial Monument
November 16, 1820
State Capital
October 1, 1826
State of Missouri
August 10, 1821
This Bicentennial Monument, erected in 2020 by the Cole County Bicentennial Committee, is dedicated to the people of Cole County.
Dedicated in this bicentennial year to those who have given life to Cole County, from the generations of Ancient Ones before the settlers of European and African lineage who formed our communities and developed our commerce; who established Missouri's permanent capital and defended it from removal threats; who fought our wars and who guard our peace;
Who broke out the sod and have maintained our agricultural heritage; who advocated for quality public education for all; who have served the public good with courage, commitment and faith; and to the nameless and the famous citizens alike who have, through their efforts, made and make Cole County a great place to live.
Erected 2020 by The Cole County Bicentennial Committee; Central Bank, Sponsor.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Political Subdivisions
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Location. 38° 34.513′ N, 92° 10.177′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Missouri, in Cole County. It is at the intersection of Monroe Street and East High Street, on the right when traveling north on Monroe Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 253 Monroe St, Jefferson City MO 65101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and monument is in the Missouri River Corridor. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. 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: Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (here, next to this marker); Cole County World War Memorial (here, next to this marker); Monroe House (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert William Wells (about 400
Credits. This page was last revised on March 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 213 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2021, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
