East Side in Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

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Thomson House

Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., January 4, 2020

1. Thomson House Marker

Inscription. This imposing farm mansion was erected in 1855 for B.F. Thomson by his slaves. The Thomson family fled during the Civil War. In 1866 the farm was sold on the courthouse steps to Rev. J.D. Gossett. One of the finest Greek Revival mansions in Jackson County.

Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Architecture • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 39° 3.394′ N, 94° 27.797′ W. Marker was in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It was in the East Side. Marker was at the intersection of U.S. 40 and East 36th Street, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 40. The driveway is gravel, u-shaped, and fully accessible. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 9800 E US Hwy 40, Independence MO 64052, United States of America.

We have been informed that this sign or monument is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.

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At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this location, measured as the crow flies. The Truman Sports Complex (approx. 1.1 miles away); Hill Farm & Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); Woodson House (approx. 2½ miles away); Battle Line at Railroad Cut (approx. 2.7 miles away); Mount Washington Cemetery Bridge Facts (approx. 2.8 miles away); James Bridger Gravesite (approx. 2.9 miles away); William Rockhill Nelson Chapel (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

More about this marker. Unfortunately, the marker was removed when the home was demolished.

Additional commentary.
1. The Home Burned
Unfortunately, the home caught fire twice and was demolished.

— Submitted September 29, 2023, by Trisha W Osburn of Kingsville, Missouri.

Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., January 4, 2020

2. Thomson House Marker

Thomson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael E Sanchez, Jr., January 4, 2020

3. Thomson House

Photographed By Richard Thomson, January 30, 2022

4. Thomson House Marker

Brochure from home as a restaurant in the 50’s.

Photographed By Richard Thomson, January 30, 2022

5. Thomson House Marker

Photo/bio of Mr and Mrs. B.F. Thomson from the brochure.

Photographed By Richard Thomson, January 30, 2022

6. Thomson House Marker

Photo/bio of B.F. Thomson cont’d

Credits. This page was last revised on October 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 5, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. This page has been viewed 2,985 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on September 29, 2023, by Trisha W Osburn of Kingsville, Missouri. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 5, 2020, by Michael E Sanchez, Jr. of Kansas City, Missouri. 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 30, 2022, by Richard Thomson of Oxnard, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.