Independence in Montgomery County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First Night Game in Organized Baseball
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012
1. First Night Game in Organized Baseball Marker
Shulthis Stadium
April 28, 1930
Western Association League
Independence Producers vs
Muskogee Chiefs
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1966.
Location. Marker has been permanently removed. It was located near 37° 14.325′ N, 95° 42.209′ W. Marker was in Independence, Kansas, in Montgomery County. It could be reached from the intersection of Mickey Mantle Way and North 5th Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is above the Emmot Field ticket office, in Riverfront Park, off Oak Street east of Pennsylvania Avenue (US Hwy 75). Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 300 Mickey Mantle Wy, Independence KS 67301, United States of America.
We have been informed that this marker is no longer there and will not be replaced. This page is an archival view of what was.
Regionally, this marker was in Eastern Kansas. It was also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it was in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location: First Organized Night Baseball Game (a few steps from this marker); Kayo's Boys (within shouting distance of this marker); United Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); F-100F Super Sabre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); A. C. Stich Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Dr. George Tann (approx. 0.3 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Regarding First Night Game in Organized Baseball. The stadium grandstand was demolished beginning on July 28, 2015. The marker has been permanently removed and replaced.
Also see . . .
1. Shulthis Stadium Grandstand. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 12, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. In the Vanguard of Night Baseball. Welcome to Charlies World website entry (Submitted on July 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012
2. First Night Game in Organized Baseball Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2012
3. First Night Game in Organized Baseball Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,201 times since then and 42 times this year. Last updated on April 2, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 25, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
