Pleasant Hill in Cass County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

105 First Street

Historic Building 1881

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2015

1. 105 First Street Marker

Inscription.

In 1858 John Armstrong purchased this and surrounding land from the U.S. knowing the Pacific Railroad would site its station here. Armstrong sold some land to the railroad for $1.00. By 1865, when the railroad began construction, business men from 'Old Town' wanted to relocate here. Portions of the site sold for as much as $5500. This building erected in 1881 has had many businesses, including a Western Auto Store (1983-90) operated by Phil and Delores Crotty, the present owners.

Erected 1992 by Pleasant Hill Downtown Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Pleasant Hill Downtown Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 38° 47.12′ N, 94° 16.483′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, in Cass County. It is on 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 1st Street, Pleasant Hill MO 64080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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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 walking distance of this marker: 111 First Street (a few steps from this marker); 117 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 119 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 118 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 113 Wyoming Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic 115 Wyoming Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 120 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 121 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pleasant Hill.

Also see . . .
1. Pleasant Hill: Our History. Town website entry (Submitted on December 18, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

2. Pleasant Hill Downtown Historic District.

105 First Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 25, 2015

2. 105 First Street and Marker

National Register of Historic Places Registration Form (Submitted on September 9, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.