Liberty in Clay County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Passing Pleasures, Tourist Treasures
Clay County offers a variety of interesting choices for visitors. History buffs can visit the Jesse James farm in Kearney, the Elms Hotel, once a popular mineral water destination in Excelsior Springs, the Woolen Mill at Watkins Mill State Park and Shoal Creek Village in Hodge Park. Outdoor enthusiasts and families can enjoy the many parks in the county that include Smithville Lake, Tryst Falls and Worlds of Fun.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Industry & Commerce • Parks & Recreational Areas • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Jesse James series list.
Location. 39° 14.74′ N, 94° 25.175′ 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. Suburban Archways (here, next to this marker); Faces of the Commonwealth (here, next to this marker); Sacred Waters (a few steps from this marker); Intelligencia (a few steps from this marker); War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Scales and Rails (within shouting distance of this marker); First Court House Site (within shouting distance of this marker); 17 East Kansas Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Liberty.
Also see . . .
1. The Elms Hotel and Spa, Excelsior Springs MO. (Submitted on September 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site MO. (Submitted on September 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. Shoal Creek Living History Museum MO. (Submitted on September 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 429 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 3, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.