Marceline in Linn County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Happy Place
It became his "Happy Place" and became the birthplace of "Disney Imagineering."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1950.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby. It was located near 39° 43.966′ N, 92° 56.651′ W. Marker was in Marceline, Missouri, in Linn County. Marker could be reached from West Broadway Avenue, 0.1 miles west of Missouri Route 5. Marker is just north of West Broadway behind the "Disney Home.". Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Marceline MO 64658, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Welcome to Walt's Barn (a few steps from this marker); Marceline Inspiration (within shouting distance of this marker); Coming to Marceline (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt's Happy Place (within shouting distance of this marker); Walt Learns a Valuable Lesson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Original Dreaming Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Son of Dreaming Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); As an adult Walt Disney wrote (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marceline.
Regarding The Happy Place. Marker was replaced with a similar marker.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2012, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 4. submitted on July 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.