Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Eternal Flame of Freedom
Harry S Truman Library and Museum
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 15, 2000
1. The Eternal Flame of Freedom Marker
Erected 1991 by Tirey J. Ford Post No. 21 Independence Missouri.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.
Location. 39° 6.211′ N, 94° 25.289′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is on West Highway 24. The eternal flame is located in the courtyard of the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum near the graves of Harry S. Truman and his wife. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 500 West Highway 24, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harry S. Truman Grave (a few steps from this marker); Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon (within shouting distance of this marker); The Harry S. Truman Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Liberty Bell Replica Marker (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Harry S. Truman Historic District (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Man of Means (approx. 0.4 miles away); Three Trails From Independence (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Railroad Comes to Town! (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Other markers no longer nearby. Independence (was about 700 feet away but has been confirmed missing); "The Neck" (was approx. Ό mile away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 15, 2000
2. The Eternal Flame of Freedom
Photographed by Don Morfe, August 15, 2000
3. The Eternal Flame of Freedom-Distant photo
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. This page has been viewed 879 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 21, 2016, by Don Morfe of Baltimore, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
