Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Clinton's Drugstore
Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 3
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
1. Clinton's Drugstore Marker
Clinton's Drugstore was the site of young Harry Truman's first job in about 1898. Jim Clinton paid Truman three dollars per week.
Erected by City of Independence and in Memory of Frank and Pauline Siegfried Fowler. (Marker Number 3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.
Location. 39° 5.57′ N, 94° 24.949′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue. Marker is in the sidewalk in front of the store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Maple Avenue, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Truman's First Job (here, next to this marker); Twyman Hotel - Kenton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Truman Historic Walking Tour. Independence MO website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Harry S. Truman. The White House website entry (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Clinton's Soda Fountain. Website homepage (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
2. Clinton's Drugstore Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 846 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
