Lee's Summit in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

William B. Howard Station Park

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2012

1. William B. Howard Station Park Marker

Inscription. This park, named for the founder of the city of Lee's Summit, is located on the original depot grounds which were set aside for railroad use when the town of Strother was platted on October 28, 1865. The town of Strother was later incorporated as the city of Lee's Summit on November 4, 1868.

The park was planned by the Missouri Community Betterment Committee of Lee's Summit, was financed by the Jackson County legislature, local clubs and individuals and is for the enjoyment of all who visit it.

Erected 1973 by the Rotary Club of Lee's Summit.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1912.

Location. 38° 54.752′ N, 94° 22.677′ W. Marker is in Lee's Summit, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on SE Main Street north of SE 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 228 SE Main Street, Lees Summit MO 64063, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Kansas City.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

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 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: All Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); R.H. Marquette Building (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Cooper & Black / Poos Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hall/Younger Home (about 500 feet away); Harry S Truman (approx. 0.2 miles away); Flanery-Frost Cemetery (approx. 4.4 miles away); The Battle of White Oak Creek (approx. 4.8 miles away); Where Wagons Rolled / Wieduwilt Swales (approx. 7.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lee's Summit.

Also see . . .
1. The History of Lee's Summit MO. (Submitted on February 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. William B. Howard at Find A Grave. (Submitted on February 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2012

2. William B. Howard Station Park Marker

MoPac Caboose in William B. Howard Station Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2012

3. MoPac Caboose in William B. Howard Station Park

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2012

4. MoPac Caboose in William B. Howard Station Park

Eastbound Amtrak Shelter Opposite William B. Howard Station Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., May 12, 2012

5. Eastbound Amtrak Shelter Opposite William B. Howard Station Park

Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.