Trenton in Grundy County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library
National Register of Historic Places
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
1. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Marker
placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 40° 4.713′ N, 93° 37.065′ W. Marker is in Trenton, Missouri, in Grundy County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and West Crowder Road, on the right when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, just to the left of the main entrance - at the northeast corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1331 Main St, Trenton MO 64683, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Five Points Flag Pole (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fire Bell (approx. 0.3 miles away); Trenton (approx. 0.3 miles away); Harris Log House (approx. 12.2 miles away).
Regarding Grundy County Jewett Norris Library. National Register of Historic Places #84002549.
Also see . . .
1. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library.
this page online
It was built in 1891, and is a 2 1/2-story, Romanesque Revival style red brick and limestone building. It has a high stone base and broad stone steps leading to a porch with heavy, round stone arches.(Submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
2. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library History.
Jewett Norris, whose generosity was responsible for the library, was born June 11, 1809, on a New Hampshire farm. At the age of 22, he decided to become a pioneer in primitive North Missouri, arriving in what is now Grundy County in 1835. Mr. Norris was a member of Grundy County’s first county court, as well as a merchant in early Trenton. In 1854, he was elected to a seat in the Missouri Senate and re-elected to that post in 1862. He estimated that he had earned the sum of $50,000 during his residence in Grundy County and that he should return that amount to the County in his library gift. The library building was constructed and equipped at a cost of $35,000 – leaving $15,000 for the endowment fund.(Submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
2. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Restoration Marker
Grundy County Jewett Norris Library
Restoration for the Next Generation
1988-1992
The Restoration has been made possible by the
generosity of Rose and Bert Hoover, the patrons
and friends of the Grundy County Jewett Norris
Library, and the Missouri State Library.
Library Director
Catheryn Higdon
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
3. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library Entrance
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
4. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library (east elevation)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, August 15, 2021
5. Grundy County Jewett Norris Library (northeast elevation)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 24, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
