Webb City in Jasper County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Wood/Dolence Home
111 North Pennsylvania • 1904
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
1. Wood/Dolence Home Marker
The first resident was Edward E. Wood, a downtown merchant. The plot for the home was sold to Mr. Wood by Patten, his neighbor across the street and business associate.
Myrna has lived in the home for over 60 years. There have been several additions to the home, a hand-built fence designed and built by Glenn and the lot expanded to the corner of Broadway Street. Glenn (1936-2019) and Myrna have over 50 combined years of service at Missouri Southern State University and many college events were held in the home. Glenn filled many leadership roles, in the Central United Methodist Church, the United Way, a Distinguished Citizen and several Halls of Fame. He served as mayor of Webb City for many years and the expression was that he and the "first lady of Webb City lived in the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue."
Erected by Webb City Area Genealogical Society and Webb City Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce.
Location. 37° 8.775′ N, 94° 27.961′ W. Marker is in Webb City, Missouri, in Jasper County. It
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American 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: William Patten House (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel James O'Neill House (within shouting distance of this marker); Joseph C. Stewart Home (within shouting distance of this marker); Elijah Thomas Webb House (within shouting distance of this marker); George Bruen House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goldstein/Toutz Home (about 300 feet away); Joseph Lewis House (about 600 feet away); Webb City Veterans Memorial
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
2. Wood/Dolence Home Marker
Marker is on private property and it is far (but close distance) behind a fence.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 19, 2026
3. Wood/Dolence Home Marker
Front of the house
Credits. This page was last revised on September 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
