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

Ruth Powell Moore

Photographed by Erika Brant

1. Ruth Powell Moore Marker

Inscription.
Ruth Powell Moore was born in 1908 in Fulton, Mo. While studying education at the University of Missouri, she met Liberty teacher Kenneth Moore. The two were married in 1943 and moved to 327 Morse in Liberty. Ruth became the district's first school counselor.

Upon learning that the open space behind her home was being considered for commercial development. Ruth organized her neighbors to successfully petition the city to purchase the land for a park. As a result of her demonstrated passion for her community, she was appointed to Liberty's first park board and was chosen the board's chairman. When it came time to name the new park between Morse and Grover Streets, honoring Ruth was a natural choice.

Ruth Moore passed away in 1956 after a short illness. She will long be remembered as a woman dedicated to the equal treatment, education, and enrichment of Liberty's youth.

Erected 2021 by City of Liberty, MO & Clay County African American Legacy, Inc.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.

Location. 39° 14.992′ N,

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94° 25.407′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. It is on Grover Street south of Corbin Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 428 Grover St, Liberty MO 64068, 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,

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 walking distance of this marker: The Liberty, Missouri Juneteenth Legacy (here, next to this marker); Liberty Juneteenth (here, next to this marker); In Memory of Betty Lou & Denny Anderson (a few steps from this marker); William Lawrence Smith (a few steps from this marker); Meals On Wheels (within shouting distance of this marker); In Celebration of America's 250th

Photographed by Erika Brant

2. Ruth Powell Moore Marker

(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Liberty Mormon Jail (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Luke A.M.E. Church (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2025, by Erika Brant of Liberty, Missouri. This page has been viewed 151 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2025, by Erika Brant of Liberty, Missouri. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.