Leavenworth in Leavenworth County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Davis Funeral Chapel
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2014
1. Davis Funeral Chapel Marker
This building was the first site used by the I.O.O.F. in Kansas. The cornerstone was laid on May 14, 1867. Later renamed Davis Hall, the upper floor was used for local political meetings.
In 1975 the premises were included in the inventory of historic sites by the Kansas State Historical Society.
Since 1911 the building has been the location of one of the states oldest continuous business establishments, the Davis Funeral Chapel, founded in 1855 by James B. Davis, followed by Thaddeus Davis, former mayor, James C. “Big Hearted Jim” Davis, Margaret Davis Moulden, first woman elected to public office in Leavenworth and Clarence E. “Pete” Moulden.
In 1988 the Davis Funeral Chapel, Inc. is under the management of the fifth generation, Davis T. Moulden.
Erected 1988 by Leavenworth County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1876.
Location. 39° 19.116′ N, 94° 55.007′ W. Marker is in Leavenworth, Kansas, in Leavenworth County. It is at the intersection of Shawnee Street and 6th Street, on the left when traveling west on Shawnee Street. Touch for map.
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: "In Honor of the Military" (within shouting distance of this marker); 1976 Bicentennial Capsule (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 400 feet away); Merritt Insley House (about 400 feet away); Leavenworth (about 500 feet away); The Star of the West Saloon (about 500 feet away); The Star of the West (about 500 feet away); Abraham Lincoln (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Leavenworth.
Also see . . . Davis Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth KS. (Submitted on February 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., January 21, 2014
2. Davis Funeral Chapel and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 763 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
