Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Goldman-Duckworth House
Clay County Historical Society Historic Landmark
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013
1. Goldman-Duckworth House Marker
"Steamboat Gothic" design, circa 1870's. Owned by Manheim Goldman, the first permanent Jewish settler in the metropolitan area who operated a store in Liberty. Twice Mayor of Liberty, a founder and chief benefactor of the Odd Fellows Home.
Bicentennial 1976
Erected 1976 by Clay County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Clay County Historic Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.
Location. 39° 14.895′ N, 94° 25.066′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. It is at the intersection of Mississippi Street and Leonard Street, on the left when traveling east on Mississippi Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 214 East Mississippi Street, Liberty MO 64068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor 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: Frank Hughes Memorial Library (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lightburne Hall (about 500 feet away); Jesse James Bank Museum (about 600 feet away); Liberty Lodge No. 49 I.O.O.F. (about 600
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013
2. Goldman-Duckworth House Marker Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2013
3. Goldman-Duckworth House and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 30, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
