New Madrid in New Madrid County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Harry S. Truman
Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 25, 2021
1. Harry S. Truman Marker
Commemorating
Harry S. Truman
President of the United States
1945-1953
Harry S. Truman spoke from these Courthouse steps in 1934 and 1940 to New Madrid County citizens during his successful US Senate Campaigns.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.
Location. 36° 35.268′ N, 89° 31.666′ W. Marker is in New Madrid, Missouri, in New Madrid County. It is on Main Street east of Virginia Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: New Madrid MO 63869, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri Bootheel. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Mississippi Delta, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. 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: A different marker also named Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); 1854 Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); A Growing State...A Shrinking County (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Temple (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civil War Cannon Ball (about 600 feet away); World War II Memorial (about 600 feet away); Thomas F. Hunter Memorial (about 600 feet away); Higgerson School (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Madrid.
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Photographed by Cajun Scrambler, July 25, 2021
2. Harry S. Truman Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 30, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.
