Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Historic Courthouse

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010

1. Historic Courthouse Marker

Inscription.
This 1933 courthouse, inspired by Independence Hall, contains restored courtroom and office of former Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman. Often remodeled, this building rests upon a foundation laid in 1828. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Political Subdivisions. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 39° 5.558′ N, 94° 24.979′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on West Maple Avenue near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is near the north entrance to the former 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: Jackson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Jackson County Pioneers

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton's Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Here the Oregon Trail Began (within shouting distance of this marker); First Battle of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman's First Job (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . . The Historic Truman Courthouse. Jackson County Historical Society website entry (Submitted on March 7, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Pat Filippone, August 1, 2008

2. Historic Courthouse Marker

Historic Courthouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010

3. Historic Courthouse and Marker

North entrance in background.

Former Jackson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010

4. Former Jackson County Courthouse

North facade, looking ESE.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,135 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 22, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California. 3, 4. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.