Sedalia Township in Pettis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Hillis Block

313 South Ohio

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2021

1. Hillis Block Marker

Inscription.
• 1874: Built by Hillis Bros. Undertakers
• 1894-1907: Boston Café
• 1940: Harry S Truman Statewide Senate Campaign HQ
• 1944-1954: Goodyear service store
• 1962-1984: Davis Paint
• 1989-2000: Adelia’s Wedding Co.
• 2001: Total Look Salon

Erected by City of Sedalia, Missouri.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1874.

Location. 38° 42.489′ N, 93° 13.686′ W. Marker is in Sedalia, Missouri, in Pettis County. It is in Sedalia Township. Marker is on South Ohio Avenue (State Highway 750) just north of East 4th Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located along the sidewalk, directly in front of the subject building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 313 South Ohio Avenue, Sedalia MO 65301, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hotel Bothwell (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Ilgenfritz Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Pettis County Courthouse (about

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300 feet away, measured in a direct line); All American Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Pettis County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Pettis County Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sedalia.

Also see . . . 1940 United States Senate election in Missouri.

Incumbent Democratic U.S. Senator and future President of the United States Harry S. Truman, who was first elected in 1934, decided to seek re-election to a second term. He narrowly survived a primary challenge from Governor of Missouri Lloyd C. Stark before also narrowly defeating Republican nominee Manvel H. Davis in the general election.

(Submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2021

2. Hillis Block Marker

(looking north along South Ohio Avenue)

Hillis Block (<i>northwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 16, 2021

3. Hillis Block (northwest elevation)

(marker is directly in front of the building)

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 23, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. 3. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.