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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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

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of this marker); Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Jackson County Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Harpie Club (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Also see . . .
1. Truman Historic Walking Tour. (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Harry S. Truman. (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Clinton's Soda Fountain. (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 December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 816 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.