Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Here the Oregon Trail Began
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
1. Here the Oregon Trail Began Marker
the pioneer spirit of
those courageous men
and women who by
their heroic trek across
the continent established
homes and civilization
in the Far Northwest
Erected 1948 by Jackson County Court.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Exploration • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Oregon Trail series list.
Location. 39° 5.551′ N, 94° 25.011′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on Liberty Street near Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the west grounds of the former county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 112 West Lexington Avenue, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. 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: General Andrew Jackson (here, next to this marker); Santa Fe Trail (a few steps from this marker); First Battle of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Courthouse (within
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Also see . . .
1. The Oregon Trail. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on May 2, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Oregon National Historic Trail. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on August 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Jackson County Historical Society. Society website hoemapge (Submitted on August 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
2. Here the Oregon Trail Began Marker Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
3. Here the Oregon Trail Began Marker
At far right of photo
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
4. Here the Oregon Trail Began Marker
At far left of photo. Former Jackson County Courthouse in background.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 3,615 times since then and 148 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 22, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
