Jefferson City in Cole County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Carnegie Library
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2015
1. Carnegie Library Landmark Marker
City of Jefferson
Erected by City of Jefferson Historic Preservation Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Landmarks. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.
Location. 38° 34.497′ N, 92° 10.08′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Missouri, in Cole County. It is on Adams Street north of High Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 210 Adams Street, Jefferson City MO 65101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Missouri River Corridor. 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 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 walking distance of this marker: Robert William Wells (within shouting distance of this marker); Grace Episcopal Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Cole County World War Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (about 500 feet away); Bicentennial Monument (about 500 feet away); Monroe House (about 600 feet away); Young-Ewing House (about 700 feet away); Judge J. C. Young House (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson City.
Also see . . .
1. Landmark in city is named for benefactor
this page online
2. How Andrew Carnegie Turned His Fortune Into A Library Legacy. NPR website entry (2013) (Submitted on June 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright. National Park Service website entry (Submitted on June 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2015
2. Carnegie Library
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 21, 2015
3. Carnegie Library Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 616 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
