Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Truman's First Job
"It was in the Clinton's Drugstore that Harry S. Truman obtained his first job at three dollars a week. He opened the store every morning at six thirty, mopped the floor, cleaned away the trash, polished the jugs and bottles, worked at the fountain, and clerked."
Independence & 20th Century Pioneers by Pearl Wilcox
Erected by Clinton's Soda Fountain.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list.
Location. 39° 5.571′ N, 94° 24.947′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker is at the intersection of Maple Avenue and Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 West Maple Avenue, Independence MO 64050, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Clinton's Drugstore (here, next to this marker); Twyman Hotel - Kenton House (within shouting distance of this marker); Harry S. Truman (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Jackson County Pioneers (within shouting distance of this marker); Harpie Club (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
Also see . . .
1. Harry S. Truman. (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Clinton's Soda Fountain. (Submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 917 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 23, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.