Northeast Kansas City in Jackson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Scarritt Point
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 15, 2013
1. Scarritt Point Marker
Named for Nathan Scarritt D.D. (1821-1890), whose first home on this site was a log cabin of his own building.
Dr. Scarritt, a leading citizen in Kansas City and the founder of Melrose Methodist Church, was instrumental in the establishment of the Scarritt Bible and Training School.
Erected 1988.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Education • Environment.
Location. 39° 7.004′ N, 94° 32.584′ W. Marker is in Kansas City, Missouri, in Jackson County. It is in Northeast Kansas City. Marker is at the intersection of Walrond Avenue and Norledge Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Walrond Avenue. Marker is at Kessler Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kansas City MO 64123, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Gladstone Boulevard Bridge over Anderson Avenue (approx. 0.4 miles away); Founders of Children's Mercy Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Scarritt Point Neighborhood (approx. ¾ mile away); Independence Boulevard (approx. 0.8 miles away); a different marker also named Independence Boulevard (approx. 0.8 miles away); Garrison Field House
this page online
Also see . . .
1. From Teacher to Preacher to Real Estate Dealer: Rev. Nathan Scarritt. The Telegraphy website entry (Submitted on May 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Nathan Scarritt, Position of the M. E. Church, South, on the Subject of Slavery (1860). Cornell University Library website entry (Submitted on March 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Scarritt College for Christian Workers. Tennessee Encyclopedia website entry (Submitted on March 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
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2. Nathan Scarritt D.D. (1821-1890)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 15, 2013
3. Scarritt Point Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 15, 2013
4. View From Near Scarritt Point Marker
Cliff Drive Access Road in foreground
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 533 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on May 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3, 4. submitted on March 25, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
