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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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

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(within shouting distance of this marker); A Century of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman's First Job (within shouting distance of this marker); General Andrew Jackson (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (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.)

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

2. Jackson County Courthouse Marker

In sidewalk in front of the Pharoah Theatre.

Jackson County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

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 December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 915 times since then and 27 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.