Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
1. Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum Marker
Built in 1859, these buildings served as United States Provost Marshal's headquarters during the Civil War. Frank James, outlaw, and William C. Quantrill, border war guerrilla, were jailed here. In use until 1933.
Erected 1976 by American Revolution Bicentennial Commission of Independence.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 5.605′ N, 94° 24.934′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on Main Street near Truman Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 217 North Main Street, 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: Fire Station No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Twyman Hotel - Kenton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Second Battle of Independence (within shouting distance of this marker); Truman's First Job (within shouting distance of this marker); Clinton's Drugstore (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Photographed by Dawn Dawson
2. Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum Marker
This marker at the 1859 Jail on the wall of the vestibule near the sidewalk.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
3. Jackson County Marshal's House & Jail Museum & Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2010
4. Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum
At left of photo
Credits. This page was last revised on April 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,370 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 2. submitted on April 15, 2023, by Dawn Dawson of Independence, Missouri. 3, 4. submitted on August 24, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
