Neosho in Newton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Thomas Hart Benton
1889 - 1975
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
1. Thomas Hart Benton Marker
Thomas Hart Benton was born at 214 East McKinney St., Neosho, on April 15, 1889, the son of Congressman M. E. Benton, and grand nephew of Missouri’s first senator, Thomas Hart Benton.
Tom’s early years were shared by listening to court house politicians and on campaign trips with his father. His memories of those years and observations of rural America greatly influenced his painting.
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This Pathway Honors Some of Neosho’s Most Outstanding Citizens
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1674.
Location. 36° 52.209′ N, 94° 22.331′ W. Marker is in Neosho, Missouri, in Newton County. Marker is on Spring Street near Spring Hill Street, on the right when traveling west. Marker is north across Spring Street from Big Spring Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 West Spring Street, Neosho MO 64850, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George Washington Carver (here, next to this marker); Herman Jaeger (here, next to this marker); James S. Scott (here, next to this marker); Founding of Neosho (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocketdyne (about 300 feet
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More about this marker. Marker has been defaced with paint
Also see . . .
1. Thomas Hart Benton. (Submitted on June 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Thomas Hart Benton. (Submitted on June 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
2. Neosho's Most Outstanding Citizens
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
3. Thomas Hart Benton Marker
At left, among other notable Neoshans' markers
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2011
4. Farm Image on Thomas Hart Benton Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 24, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
