Warrensburg in Johnson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Pertle Springs
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
1. Pertle Springs Mural Marker
Legendary mineral springs discovered by Osage Indians in 1100 A.D. These waters were developed by J.H. Christopher in 1883 to become a major cultural resort.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1100.
Location. 38° 45.891′ N, 93° 44.411′ W. Marker is in Warrensburg, Missouri, in Johnson County. It is at the intersection of Holden Street and Market Street, on the left when traveling south on Holden Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Warrensburg MO 64093, 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, 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 walking distance of this marker: Senator Vest's World Famous Tribute to Old Drum (within shouting distance of this marker); 301, 303 N. Holden St (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); 300 N. Holden St (within shouting distance of this marker); 211 N. Holden St (within shouting distance of this marker); Johnson County Centennial (within shouting distance of this marker); 204 N. Holden St (within shouting distance of this marker); War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrensburg.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. The Lodge at Pertle Springs. Accidental History blog entry (Submitted on May 31, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Famous Pertle Springs Resort. Show Me the History website entry (Submitted on July 13, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. "Graduate rekindles Pertle Springs History" (2014 online article). Muleskinner website entry (Submitted on July 13, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
2. Pertle Springs Mural Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
3. Pertle Springs Mural Detail
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
4. Pertle Springs Mural
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
5. Pertle Springs Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 13, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 931 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 13, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
