Cameron in Clinton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

William Jennings Bryan

April 27, 2023

1. William Jennings Bryan Marker

Inscription. William Jennings Bryan
1860 - 1925
Attorney, Politician, Orator,
Three-Time Presidential Nominee

The Chautauqua movement of the early 20th century brought internationally known figures to rural America. One such notable at Cameron’s 1922 Chautauqua was William Jennings Bryan, who spoke on this site. The Cameron Sun newspaper exclaimed, “America's foremost orator William Jennings Bryan still stands at the head of American speakers in spite of all his political vicissitudes, and it, therefore, is assured that a monster audience will greet him on his appearance at the Cameron Chautauqua. Arrangements are being made by college Pres. Harmon to broadcast Mr. Bryan's address titled ‘The World's Greatest Need’ and other Chautauqua numbers from the Missouri Wesleyan sending station.”

Erected 2022 by City of Cameron in conjunction with the Cameron Historical Society, a Paul Fiddick Project.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.

Location. 39° 43.996′ N, 94° 14.571′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Missouri, in Clinton County.

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It is at the intersection of Park Avenue and Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue. The marker is located near the northwest corner of Recreation Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cameron MO 64429, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Missouri and in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

and in the Corn Belt.

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: Rutherford B. Hayes / William T. Sherman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Harry S. Truman (approx. ¼ mile away); John T. Walker (approx. 0.6 miles away); Herbert Clark Hoover (approx. 0.6 miles away); Abraham Lincoln / John Wilkes Booth (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lee Purcell / Michael Douglas (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cameron Railroads (approx. 0.6 miles

William Jennings Bryan Marker with Recreation Park in the background image. Click for full size.

2023

2. William Jennings Bryan Marker with Recreation Park in the background

away); 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cameron.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2023. This page has been viewed 294 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2023. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.