New Madrid in New Madrid County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Harry S. Truman
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. Marker 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.
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); Higgerson School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Battle of Island No. 10 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Fort Bankhead (approx. 0.3 miles away); Bissell's Submergible Saw (approx. 0.3 miles away); New Madrid (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Madrid.
More about this marker. Located on the New Madrid County Courthouse building, right side of east entrance.
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 78 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by Cajun Scrambler of Assumption, Louisiana.