Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Intelligencia
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2013
1. Intelligencia Marker
In 1849 William Jewell College was founded by Dr. William Jewell under the auspices of the Missouri Baptist Convention. Jewell Hall is on the National Register of Historic Places. Liberty Ladies College, a private college for women, was opened in 1890. In 1970 Maple Woods Community College was established.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 39° 14.733′ N, 94° 25.174′ W. Marker is in Liberty, Missouri, in Clay County. Marker is on Water Street north of Mill Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is on the east wall of the William S. Brandom Law Enforcement Center. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Liberty MO 64068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sacred Waters (here, next to this marker); Suburban Archways (here, next to this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Passing Pleasures, Tourist Treasures (a few steps from this marker); Faces of the Commonwealth (a few steps from this marker); Scales and Rails (a few steps from this marker); First Court House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Jurisprudence (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. William Jewell College. College homepage (Submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Metropolitan Community College - Maple Woods (MO). College homepage. (Submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.
2. Murals at William S. Brandom Law Enforcement Center
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 31, 2013
3. Intelligencia Mural
Credits. This page was last revised on January 24, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 2. submitted on September 1, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on September 2, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
