Cuba in Crawford County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
County Fair
When Sen. Harry S. Truman campaigned for re-election in a close 1940 primary, two democratic committeemen were his only listeners on the steps of the adjacent Wallace house, as people kept hurrying past. He learned they were going to the homecoming Fair, picking up the Coca-Cola Box on which he stood. Truman followed them to the fair. Less than five years later this native Missourian began the 33rd U.S. President. Crawford Co. fair, under various names and 4-H are both century old traditions of our community.
June 2002
Bronze Sponsors
Dana Brake Parts Inc
Fidelity Telephone
In Memory: Billy Joe Goodrich
Mar-Bal Inc.
Mullally Distributing Co., Inc.
Viva Cuba thanks all other contributors
Erected 2002 by Plaque donated by Peoples Bank. (Marker Number 4.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #33 Harry S. Truman series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 2002.
Location. 38° 3.713′ N, 91° 24.452′ W. Marker is in Cuba, Missouri, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of North Smith Street and West Washington Street, on the right when traveling north on North Smith Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cuba MO 65453, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Prosperity Corner (within shouting distance of this marker); The Millworks (within shouting distance of this marker); Apples and Barrels (within shouting distance of this marker); American Legion Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peoples Bank (about 300 feet away); Meeting in Missouri (about 300 feet away); Civil War (about 400 feet away); Battle of Pilot Knob (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cuba.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.