Clinton in Henry County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Founding of Clinton, as County Seat of Henry County
1836 1936
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 12, 2024
1. Founding of Clinton, As County Seat of Henry County Marker
I believe that man should be proud of the city in which he lives and that he should so live that his city will be proud that he lives in it.
Marked by the Udolphia Miller Dorman Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
September 19, 1936
Erected 1936 by the Udolphia Miller Dorman Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 19, 1936.
Location. 38° 22.208′ N, 93° 46.607′ W. Marker is in Clinton, Missouri, in Henry County. It is on South Main Street south of West Franklin Street, on the right when traveling south. Mounted to the Henry County Courthouse entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 W Franklin St, Clinton MO 64735, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Henry County (within shouting distance of this marker); September 11, 2001 (within shouting distance of this marker); Baby Chick Capital of the World (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brown Mfg. Co. (about 400 feet away); Poague Building Explosion Victims (about 400 feet away); The Anheuser-Busch Building (about 500 feet away); Clinton Area (approx. 1.4 miles away); Katy Trail State Park (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Clinton.
Regarding Founding of Clinton, as County Seat of Henry County. The site for the County Seat was selected in the fall of 1836 and was named after Governor DeWitt Clinton of the State of New York. The first session of Court was held in a home on May 4, 1835. Henry County has had two Courthouses. The first dates from 1837 when the County was called Rives.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 12, 2024
2. Marker to right of doors at the Henry County Courthouse.
Photographed by Mark Hilton, July 12, 2024
3. Marker at entrance to Henry County Courthouse.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 17, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 227 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 17, 2024, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
