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

Historic Linden, Missouri

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2024

1. Historic Linden, Missouri Marker

Inscription. The initial inhabitants of Gladstone were Native Americans of the Missouri Osage, Blackhawk, Fox and Sac tribes. The first settlers came from Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia and South Carolina. In the 1880's, W. E. Winner bought three 80-acre farms, and on part of the land the town of Linden was founded. This area was bounded by streets now known as North Troost to North Oak and 68th Terrace to 72nd Street. The Kansas City and Atlantic Railroad was built to Linden and north to connect with a line to Quincy, Illinois. Mr. Winner had foreseen the need for a public park so he deeded to the town of Linden the area between 69th Street to 70th Terrace and from Campbell to Holmes, now known as Central Park. Around 1950, a men's club in the community made a ball diamond in one corner of the park and with donations of money and labor by interested men and women, the Community Building as it stands today was built and equipped.

In 1952, the City of Gladstone was incorporated, taking its name from the Gladstone Telephone Exchange. The new city took in all of Old Linden and a great deal more surrounding land. The wooded areas and

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small streams west of North Oak became a huge housing project known as “Hamilton Heights.” A cornfield east of North Oak was developed as “Bolling Heights” subdivision. Growth was greatly stimulated in the mid-1960's by construction of comprehensive sewer and water facilities. Today, Gladstone is a community of nine square miles and is Clay County's largest city.

Erected 2001 by Native Sons of Kansas City. (Marker Number 24.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.

Location. 39° 13.204′ N, 94° 34.157′ W. Marker is in Gladstone, Missouri, in Clay County. It is at the intersection of North Campbell Street and Northeast 69th Street, on the right when traveling south on North Campbell Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6905 N Campbell St, Kansas City MO 64118, 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,

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, June 30, 2024

2. Historic Linden, Missouri Marker

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Atkins-Johnson Farmhouse (approx. 2.1 miles away); Atkins-Johnson House (approx. 2.1 miles away); Atkins-Johnson Farm (approx. 2.1 miles away); Old Pike Road / Ferry Boat Operators at Kawsmouth (approx. 2.4 miles away); Antioch Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Antioch Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); a different marker also named Antioch Church (approx. 2.9 miles away); Old Western Border of the United States (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gladstone.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,517 times since then and 163 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.