Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jackson County Courthouse
Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 4
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
1. Jackson County Courthouse Marker
Harry S. Truman began his political career here, serving as administrative judge from 1923 to 1925 and presiding judge from 1927 to 1935, overseeing the building's 1932 major renovation.
Erected by City of Independence and Jackson County Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. 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 1923.
Location. 39° 5.571′ N, 94° 24.986′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is on Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in the sidewalk in front of the Pharoah Theatre, north across Maple Avenue from the courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 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. Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Here the Oregon Trail Began (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton's Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman's First Job (within
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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.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
2. Jackson County Courthouse Marker
In sidewalk in front of the Pharoah Theatre.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
3. Jackson County Courthouse
Looking southeast.
Photographed By Pat Filippone, August 1, 2008
4. Jackson County Courthouse
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 937 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on April 23, 2015, by Pat Filippone of Stockton, California.
