Farley in Platte County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John H. Dillingham
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2011
1. John H. Dillingham Marker
John H. Dillingham
Sheriff of Platte County, Missouri
from 1896 to 1900
First law enforcement officer killed in the line of duty in Platte County
Killed on this spot on August 20, 1900, by Dr. Sterling Price Harrington when Sheriff Dillingham attempted to arrest him for the murders of James Wallace and Mary Wallace, both of whom were killed by Dr. Harrington earlier on August 20, 1900.
Deputy Sheriff Henry Dillingham, Sheriff Dillingham's son, returned Dr. Harrington's gunfire and killed Dr. Harrington, also on this spot.
Dedicated by the Dillingham and Farley Families, descendents of John H. Dillingham and the Wallaces
Erected by Platte County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 39° 16.906′ N, 94° 49.887′ W. Marker is in Farley, Missouri, in Platte County. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Main Street, Farley MO 64028, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Daniel Read Anthony (approx. 3.1 miles away in Kansas);
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Also see . . .
1. Platte County Historical & Genealogical Society. Society website homepage (Submitted on March 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Platte County Sheriff's Office History. Website entry (Submitted on March 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., March 11, 2011
2. John H. Dillingham Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 714 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
