I-435 West KC-KS in Kansas City in Wyandotte County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

William Allen White

Newspaper Owner and Editor

— February 10, 1868 • Emporia, Kansas —

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Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022

1. William Allen White Marker

Inscription. The son of a doctor and a teacher, William Allen White grew up in Eldorado, Kansas. In college, he took a job with the Eldorado newspaper and later became an editorial writer for The Kansas City Star. In 1895, White purchased The Emporia Gazette and enjoyed a lifelong career as that paper's outspoken and influential publisher and editor. He gained national prominence in 1896 with his editorial "What's the Matter with Kansas." This "Sage of Emporia," received eight honorary degrees from leading Universities.

Erected by Legends Outlets.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.

Location. 39° 7.63′ N, 94° 49.399′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Kansas, in Wyandotte County. It is in I-435 West KC-KS. Marker can be reached from Village West Parkway. Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1829 Village West Pkwy, Kansas City KS 66109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Elizabeth Layton (a few steps from this marker); John Steuart Curry (a few steps from this marker); Clarence D. Batchelor (a few steps from this marker); Damon Runyon (a few steps

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from this marker); Robert Merrell Gage (a few steps from this marker); Aaron Douglas (within shouting distance of this marker); William Inge (within shouting distance of this marker); Gwendolyn Brooks (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.

More about this marker. This is one of several sidewalk plaques placed on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets shopping/entertainment complex, which highlight notable people and inventions that came from the state of Kansas.

Also see . . . William Allen White on Wikipedia. White (1868-1944) was known to be the spokesman for "Middle America". His "What's the Matter..." editorial played a big part in helping William McKinley win the 1896 Presidential Election as it heavily criticized William Jennings Bryan. (Submitted on June 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed By Jason Voigt, May 25, 2022

2. William Allen White Marker

Marker is on the grounds of Kansas Legends Outlets complex.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 22, 2022, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.