Rocheport in Boone County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Edward D. (Ted) Jones

In Appreciation

Photographed by John Ridley, April 27, 2023

1. In Appreciation - Edward D. (Ted) Jones Marker

Inscription.
The Katy Trail State Park is in large measure the creation of the foresight, energy and generosity of Edward D. (Ted) Jones. Ted Jones recognized in the proposed abandonment of 200 miles of the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad line between Sedalia and Machens, Missouri, the rare opportunity to create an extraordinary recreational trail winding through the lower Missouri River Valley, a place rich in history and natural beauty. His generosity made possible the acquisition of the railroad corridor and provided the materials to construct the entire trail surface. His tireless efforts went far to gain public support for the trail. From inception to construction, Ted Jones guided the Katy Trail State Park into existence. This trial, and the enjoyment and fulfillment it provides to all who use it, is respectfully dedicated to this exceptional citizen.

Erected 1990.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles.

Location. 38° 58.356′ N, 92° 33.433′ W. Marker is in Rocheport,

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Missouri, in Boone County. It can be reached from Katy Trail south of Pike Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is on the Katy Trail, not closely accessible by automobile. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 103 Katy Trail, Rocheport MO 65279, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Little Dixie

and in the Missouri River Corridor.

It is also 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 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: 25th Anniversary (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lewis and Clark in Missouri (approx. 0.4 miles away); History of Rocheport (approx. 0.4 miles away); Steamboating on the Missouri (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edward D. "Ted" and Pat Jones (approx. 0.4 miles away); Rocheport to McBaine (approx.

Photographed by John Ridley, April 27, 2023

2. In Appreciation - Edward D. (Ted) Jones Marker

0.4 miles away); Rocheport to New Franklin (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lewis and Clark Expedition Across Missouri (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocheport.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Katy Trail State Park 20th Anniversary (was approx. 0.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on May 13, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 13, 2025, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. This page has been viewed 179 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 13, 2025, by John Ridley of Chelsea, Michigan. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.