Mexico in Audrain County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Bingle Morris
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2013
1. John Bingle Morris Marker
Married Julia Ann Shumate
June 5, 1827
Settled in Mexico, Mo. 1836
Built the first residence
and business house
Post Master 15, County Clerk 18
and County Judge 16 years
Had 18 children
Honest, strong willed, patriotic
and public spirited
Died Dec. 30, 1875
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 5, 1827.
Location. 39° 10.369′ N, 91° 52.998′ W. Marker is in Mexico, Missouri, in Audrain County. It is at the intersection of North Monroe Street and North Washington Street, on the left when traveling west on North Monroe Street. Marker is on the northwest grounds of Audrain County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 N Jefferson St, Mexico MO 65265, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Little Dixie and in Mark Twain Country. 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named John Bingle Morris (here, next to this marker); The Missouri Exercise Tiger Army & Navy Anchor Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Audrain County Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Little Sisters of Liberty / Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within shouting distance of this marker); Rex McDonald 833 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Graceland (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mexico in the Civil War (approx. half a mile away); Old Stones (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mexico.
Also see . . .
1. John Bingle Morris at Find A Grave. (Submitted on November 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. John and Julia Morris Photo in Book. (Submitted on November 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. John B. Morris in Encylcopedia of the History of Missouri (1901).
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 12, 2013
2. John Bingle Morris Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 26, 2025
3. John Bingle Morris Marker
A supplementary marker/plaque was later installed.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 891 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. 3. submitted on November 15, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
