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

Smithville High School Flagpole

Fourth of July 1985

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr.

1. Smithville High School Flagpole Marker

Inscription.

The Kiwanis Club of Smithville, Missouri dedicates this flagpole to the patriotic spirit & national pride of the past, present & future citizens of the Smithville community. It stands in memory of their teaching to their children, hard work for their community & honors their trust in God.

This flagpole stood before the original Smithville High School from 1952 to 1970.

Erected 1985 by Kiwanis Club of Smithville.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1952.

Location. 39° 23.234′ N, 94° 34.843′ W. Marker is in Smithville, Missouri, in Clay County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Bridge Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street. Marker is in Courtyard Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Smithville MO 64089, 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

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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: Flood of 1965 High Water Mark (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); 9/11 Remembrance Rail (within shouting distance of this marker); Sesquicentennial Celebration Time Capsule (within shouting distance of this marker); Purple Heart Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Quincy, Omaha & Kansas City Railroad Caboose #3 (approx. 0.2 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Smithville.

More about this marker. The marker is on the ground behind the Welcome to Courtyard Park sign, not visible from the street.

Regarding Smithville High School Flagpole. The marker is next

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 21, 2025

2. Smithville High School Flagpole Marker

Not visible behind the Welcome sign

to the flagpole base, but there no longer is a flagpole.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 25, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.