Cameron in Clinton County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John T. Walker
Rock Island Lines
| | 1852 1922 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013
1. John T. Walker Marker
is dedicated by the Rock Island
in affectionate memory of
John T. Walker
who by his industry courage and
loyalty through every vicissitude
signally aided in the development
of the
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway
into a great transportation system
devoted to the public service
Seventieth anniversary
October tenth [1922]
Erected by Rock Island Railway.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 39° 44.474′ N, 94° 14.39′ W. Marker is in Cameron, Missouri, in Clinton County. It is at the intersection of Cherry Street and 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Cherry Street. Marker and tree are adjacent to the former Rock Island depot. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cameron MO 64429, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Missouri and in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, and in the Corn Belt. 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: Herbert Clark Hoover (within shouting distance of this marker); 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . . "In Living Memory" article in Rock Island Employee's Magazine v17. The article discusses the Rock Island's 1922 marker program to honor 70 deceased or former employees in honor of the railroad's 70th anniversary. (Submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013
2. John T. Walker Marker
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 7, 2013
3. Former Rock Island Railway Depot
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 946 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 7, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
