Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sacred Waters
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2013
1. Sacred Waters Marker
Mineral waters were tapped as an economic and health benefit in the 1936 dedication of the Hall of Waters in Excelsior Springs. Early Plains Indians had built communities within the county. In hopes to preserve their legacy, archeologist and anthropologist J. Mett Shippee (1896-1985) examined their cultural artifacts. The Antioch Community Church was founded in 1859 by Moses E. Lard. The church hosts the century-old Strawberry Festival annually.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Environment • Native Americans. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 39° 14.735′ N, 94° 25.174′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. Marker is on Water Street north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the east wall of the William S. Brandom Law Enforcement Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty MO 64068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Intelligencia (here, next to this marker); Suburban Archways (here, next to this marker); Passing Pleasures, Tourist Treasures (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Faces of the Commonwealth (a few steps from this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Excelsior Springs MO History. Excelsior Springs Chamber of Commerce website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. The Hall of Waters, Excelsior Springs MO. Roadside America website entry (Submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Murals at William S. Brandom Law Enforcement Center
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2013
3. Sacred Waters Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on February 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 464 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 1, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
