Weaubleau in Hickory County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
John Whitaker
Aug. 15, 1842 • Jan. 6, 1910
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 10, 2016
1. John Whitaker Monument
Was an active member the remainder
of his life.
1861-1865 Served in The Union Army
1863 Ordained a Christian Minister
1866 Married Emeline Earnest
Organized Weaubleau Christian Church
Elected to Mo. Legislature
1871 Founded Weaubleau Christian Institute,
served 29 years as President.
1873 Graduated from Union Christian College,
honored the degrees of BS MSA MDO and LLD.
1904-08 Member of MO Legislature
1905 Organized the State Bank of Brownington, MO,
of which he remained President till his death.
1908 Republican nominee for Congress.
1909 Appointed Supervisor of the Census
by President Taft.
1910 Died Jan 6 at his home in Weaubleau, MO
He was true to himself, to his fellowmen and to his GOD.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Churches & Religion • Education • Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #27 William Howard Taft series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.
Location. 37° 53.492′ N, 93° 32.513′ W. Marker is in Weaubleau
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Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Weaubleau Christian Institute and College (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sacking of Osceola (approx. 13.4 miles away); Osceola (approx. 13.9 miles away); Saint Clair County Veterans Memorial (approx. 13.9 miles away); The Old Commercial Hotel (approx. 13.9 miles away).
Also see . . .
1. Weaubleau Christian Church History. Hickory County Genealogy website entry (Submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Weaubleau Christian Church Catalog (1902). State Historical Society of Missouri PDF (Submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., July 10, 2016
2. John Whitaker Monument in Family Plot
Credits. This page was last revised on May 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 24, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
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