Downtown Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Caleb Bingham
Born March 20, 1811 - Died July 7, 1879
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2011
1. George Caleb Bingham Marker
Internationally Known
State Treasurer
State Adjutant General
President, Kansas City, Mo. Police Board
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Eminently gifted, almost unaided he won such distinction in his profession
that he was known as the "Missouri Artist."
He served the people of Missouri in her legislative councils; was State Treasurer during the Civil War; was Adjutant General of Missouri, the duties of which offices he discharged with advantage to the people and credit to himself.
He was chosen "Professor of Art" in the University of the State of Missouri,
in which position he died honored and lamented by all.
Erected by Native Sons of Kansas City.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Kansas City - Native Sons and Daughters of Greater Kansas City series list.
Location. 39° 4.546′ N, 94° 34.838′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mary A. Barnett Hale (a few steps from this marker); John C. McCoy (a few steps from this marker); Burial Place of Fifteen Confederate Soldiers (a few steps from this marker); Col. William Miles Chick (within shouting distance of this marker); Catherine Purdom and Nancy Purdom Waskey (within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Jefferson (Squire) Goforth (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander Majors (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Flag (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kansas City.
Also see . . .
1. George Caleb Bingham. Historic Missourians website entry (Submitted on February 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Caleb Bingham paintings. Wikiart website entry (Submitted on May 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
via Historic Missourians, unknown
2. George Caleb Bingham
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2011
3. George Caleb Bingham Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2011
4. George Caleb Bingham Marker Text
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2011
5. George Caleb Bingham Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2011
6. Palette on George Caleb Bingham Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 15, 2011
7. George Caleb Bingham Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 539 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on February 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
