Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Doniphan – Hubbell House
Photographed By Tony Meyers, August 24, 2011
1. Doniphan – Hubbell House Marker
Inscription.
Doniphan – Hubbell House. . From circa 1830 until 1925 a house stood on this site once occupied by Alexander W. Doniphan. A native Kentuckian, Doniphan practiced law in Clay County for 30 years, defended the Mormons, and founded William Jewell College. During the Mexican War in 1846-47, he commanded the First Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers in the longest march ever made by an American military organization. During this expedition, he became known as “The Hero of Sacramento.” The house was occupied at other times by Peter H. Burnett, first governor of California, and for many years the Hubbell family.
From circa 1830 until 1925 a house stood on this site once occupied by Alexander W. Doniphan. A native Kentuckian, Doniphan practiced law in Clay County for 30 years, defended the Mormons, and founded William Jewell College. During the Mexican War in 1846-47, he commanded the First Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers in the longest march ever made by an American military organization. During this expedition, he became known as “The Hero of Sacramento.” The house was occupied at other times by Peter H. Burnett, first governor of California, and for many years the Hubbell family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Mexican-American. A significant historical year for this entry is 1830.
Location. 39° 14.86′ N, 94° 25.224′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.1 miles south of East Mississippi Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 192 North Main, Liberty MO 64068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
2. Doniphan – Hubbell House Marker as viewed from Main Street
Photographed By Tony Meyers, August 24, 2011
3. Doniphan – Hubbell House
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 26, 2011, by Tony Meyers of Liberty, Missouri. This page has been viewed 897 times since then and 21 times this year. Last updated on March 19, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 26, 2011, by Tony Meyers of Liberty, Missouri. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
