Independence in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Woodlawn Cemetery Confederate Memorial
(Confederate Battle Flag)
1861 - 1865
C * S * A
Sacred to
The Memory of
The Soldiers of
THE CONFEDERACY
Erected 1924 by Independence Chapter 710 United Daughters of the Confederacy.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the United Daughters of the Confederacy series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 39° 5.157′ N, 94° 24.754′ W. Marker is in Independence, Missouri, in Jackson County. Marker can be reached from Noland Rolad, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 701 South Noland Road, 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. World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bryant House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hughes House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bess Truman Birthplace (approx. ¼ mile away); Kritser House (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lewis-Bingham-Waggoner Estate (approx. 0.3 miles away); 1827 Log Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Harpie Club (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Independence.
More about this memorial . This marker is located in the Woodlawn Cemetery, behind the office.
Also see . . .
1. Woodlawn Cemetery. Information from the City of Independence Parks and Recreation on Woodlawn Cemetery. (Submitted on February 11, 2012, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. John Taylor Hughes (Confererate officer). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 11, 2012, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
3. First Battle of Independence, Mo. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on February 11, 2012, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2012, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,011 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 11, 2012, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.