Gladstone in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Atkins-Johnson House

Clay County Historical Society Historic Landmark

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2024

1. Atkins-Johnson House Marker

Inscription. Log house of two rooms built by J.Z. Atkins in 1826 on an original land grant. Remodeled during the 86 years in this family. One of the county's best-preserved pioneer houses. Home of the Johnsons since 1922.

Erected by Clay County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1826.

Location. 39° 12.77′ N, 94° 31.885′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Missouri, in Clay County. It can be reached from Northeast Pleasant Valley Road east of Northeast Antioch Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is along the sidewalk from the parking lot to the house. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4109 NE Pleasant Valley Rd, Kansas City MO 64119, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor

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,

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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 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse (here, next to this marker); Atkins-Johnson Farm (a few steps from this marker); Historic Linden, Missouri (approx. 2.1 miles away); Antioch Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Antioch Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); a different marker also named Antioch Church (approx. 2.4 miles away); Crowley Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); Old Pike Road / Ferry Boat Operators at Kawsmouth (approx. 3.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.

Also see . . .
1. Farm & Family History. Key dates of ownership changes and other events in the property's past. (Atkins-Johnson Farm and Museum) (Submitted on July 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse Property (PDF). National Register

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2024

2. Atkins-Johnson House Marker

Featured marker is on the right.

of Historic Places nomination for the property, which was listed in 2007. (Prepared by Sally F. Schwenk and Kerry L. Davis; via National Archives) (Submitted on July 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

The Atkins-Johnson House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2024

3. The Atkins-Johnson House

It is now a house and farm museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 190 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 23, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.