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

119 First Street

Historic Building circa 1907

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

1. 119 First Street Marker

Inscription.
The first building was destroyed by fire in 1893. In 1907 the present building was erected for a pool hall. It was constructed to hold a second story that was never built on. The pool hall is believed to be the oldest in the state of Missouri still in operation. Signs were discovered under old wallpaper stating "Kelly Pool 5 cents per que".

Jeffery Johnson is the current owner.

Erected 1992 by Pleasant Hill Downtown Association.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Missouri, Pleasant Hill Downtown Association series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1893.

Location. 38° 47.102′ N, 94° 16.464′ W. Marker is in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, in Cass County. Marker is on 1st Street north of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 119 1st Street, Pleasant Hill MO 64080, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 121 First Street (here, next to this marker); 117 First Street (a few steps from this marker); 120 First Street (a few steps from this marker); 118 First Street (a few steps from this marker); 124 First Street

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(a few steps from this marker); 126 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 111 First Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 105 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 Downtown Historic District, NRHP. (Submitted on September 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Historic Pleasant Hill MO. (Submitted on September 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

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

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

2. 119 First Street and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 321 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.