Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Joseph T. Noland House

Photographed by Deidre Rodrigues, July 31, 2021

1. Joseph T. Noland House Marker

Inscription. In 1910, while visiting his aunt "Ella" Noland, Harry Truman seized the opportunity to return a cake plate to the Wallaces, beginning his courtship with Bess.

Erected by National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior. (Marker Number 10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Events • Women. 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 1910.

Location. 39° 5.615′ N, 94° 25.43′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on North Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 216 North Delaware 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: Truman House (within shouting distance of this marker); Gingko Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church (about 700 feet away); First Baptist Church (about 800 feet away); a different marker also named First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Noel House (approx. 0.2 miles away); McCoy House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Independence Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.

Joseph T. Noland House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2012

2. Joseph T. Noland House

The Noland House contains a collection of photos and quotes of Harry S. Truman image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 12, 2012

3. The Noland House contains a collection of photos and quotes of Harry S. Truman

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 898 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on August 1, 2021. 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2012, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.