Lamar in Barton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Harry S Truman
In Memoriam
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 21, 2015
1. Harry S Truman Marker
Died Kansas City, Missouri December 26, 1972
Patriot - Statesman - Legionnaire
First Legionnaire President
of the United States
This memorial was erected in May 1984 by
Legionnaires and Friends of the
American Legion Department of Missouri
through efforts of the 15th District.
Erected 1984 by Legionnaires and Friends of American Legion Department of Missouri.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 1880.
Location. 37° 29.66′ N, 94° 16.318′ W. Marker is in Lamar, Missouri, in Barton County. It is on 11th Street near Truman Street, on the left when traveling east. Memorial is at the Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1009 Truman Street, Lamar MO 64759, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Missouri. It is also in the American Lewis
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harry S. Truman Birthplace Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. Ό mile away); McCook Post No. 34 G.A.R. Civil War Memorial (approx. Ό mile away); Harry S. Truman (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lamar (approx. 0.3 miles away).
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker.
Also see . . .
1. Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. (Submitted on October 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Harry S Truman National Historic Site. (Submitted on October 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 21, 2015
2. Harry S Truman Marker
Photographed by Adam Margolis, July 21, 2015
3. Harry S Truman Birthplace
Located on the same grounds as the marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 4, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,545 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.
