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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Jackson County, Missouri
Adjacent to Jackson County, Missouri
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On Buckner-Tarsney Road, on the right when traveling north.
Side 1 Four miles north are restored buildings of Fort Osage, westernmost frontier outpost of the U.S. government until 1819. One of 28 fortified Indian trading posts or "factories" operation on our Indian frontiers, 1795-1822, to promote . . . — — Map (db m90355) HM
On East Monroe Street (U.S. 24) at North Buckner Tarsney Road (South Sibley Street), on the right when traveling east on East Monroe Street.
Government Reservation 1808
Marked by the Daughters of the American Revolution of Fort Osage Township 1918
Cross State Highway Buckner 1876 Jackson Co. Mo. — — Map (db m131967) HM
Near Blue Ridge Boulevard 0.2 miles north of Harry Truman Drive (125th St).
“Ive settled all the ills of mankind one way and another while riding along seeing that each animal pulled his part of the load.”
Harry S Truman
In 1867, Solomon and Harriet Young, Harry S Trumans maternal . . . — — Map (db m80426) HM
On North Delaware Street at Northwest Parkway, on the right when traveling south on North Delaware Street.
This site overlooks the old "neck," the African-American neighborhood razed during Urban Renewal and replaced with McCoy Park. Many prominent families were served by residents of this community. — — Map (db m44363) HM
Erected on the southeast corner of Lexington and Lynn Streets as a temporary home for Jackson County Government. This building has housed functions of the Jackson County Court as late as 1932 under Judge Harry S. Truman. — — Map (db m117026) HM
On Lexington Avenue near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
A Century of Progress marks the development of Jackson County. In 1828 a log courthouse was built in Independence. In 1836 a brick building was erected as a permanent courthouse on this site. Soldiers returning from the Mexican War found an . . . — — Map (db m34898) HM
On South Lake Drive just north of East Red Road, on the right when traveling north.
This was the site of the headquarters farm of Gudgell & Simpson, early day Hereford cattle breeders. In 1881 this firm imported from England Anxiety 4th, cornerstone sire, from which almost all Hereford cattle in America are descended. Here in a . . . — — Map (db m144517) HM
On West Lexington Avenue at South Crysler Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Lexington Avenue.
During the Battle of Independence on October 21 and 22, 1864, this was an unfinished railroad cut. As darkness approached on the 21st, the Confederates advancing from the east stopped here. Union troops withdrew to the Big Blue River during the . . . — — Map (db m139882) HM
On West Ruby Avenue just west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
Elizabeth Virginia (Bess) Wallace, grand-daughter of Independence miller George Porterfield Gates and daughter of Margaret (Madge) Gates Wallace and David W. Wallace, was born at this residence on February 13, 1885.
Bess Wallace married Harry S . . . — — Map (db m144518) HM
On South Main Street just north of East Pacific Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The home of Dr. and Mrs. Bryant was built ca. 1867, and expanded to its present Queen Anne-Eastlake design by ca. 1890. Dr. Bryant was a prominent physician and successful businessman. Harriet Smart was the daughter of Judge Thomas A. Smart, a . . . — — Map (db m144703) HM
On Maple Avenue at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
Clinton's Drugstore was the site of young Harry Truman's first job in about 1898. Jim Clinton paid Truman three dollars per week. — — Map (db m34787) HM
On South River Boulevard at West Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South River Boulevard.
On the 22nd Fagans Division of Prices Army was defending against the advance of Union Gen. Pleasonton from the east. Two of Fagans Brigades were driven from the Little Blue River to the eastern edge of town. The Union attack was made first from . . . — — Map (db m40171) HM
On U.S. 24 1.1 miles west of North Tryman Road (Missouri Route 7), on the right when traveling west.
Here on the morning of October 21, 1864 General Marmaduke's Confederate forces attacked Union troops under Colonel Moonlight drawn up on the hill to the west. Federal resistance was fierce until 10 A.M. when General Shelby's Confederate cavalry, . . . — — Map (db m144141) HM
Near West Lexington Avenue just west of South Bowen Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by the Stallcup family in the early 1830s, this structure was initially located about five miles east of its present location. Frederick Madison Smith acquired the property in 1937. Born in 1872 in Plano, Illinois, he was the grandson of . . . — — Map (db m156380) HM
On Main Street at Truman Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
Fire Station No. 1 operated here from 1907 to 1972. This current building, constructed in 1927, housed fire equipment on the first floor with sleeping quarters and a kitchen above. — — Map (db m34800) HM
Organized in 1845, this church was the original Baptist witness in this city. Early meetings were held in homes, stores, and the Courthouse. The church moved to this site in 1889. Other Southern Baptist churches have been formed from this . . . — — Map (db m42881) HM
On Lexington Avenue near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
The Battle of Independence was fought at this and other locations on Aug. 11, 1862. On that day, a force of Confederate soldiers launched a dawn surprise attack on the Union garrison stationed at Independence and compelled it to surrender. It was . . . — — Map (db m34924) HM
On South Pleasant Street 0 miles north of West Kansas Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Alexander Campbell and Barton Stone, Disciple movement founders, preached to this congregation, founded July 4, 1835 with 35 members, 8 of whom were black. Alexander Procter was minister over 40 years. This neo-Roman church was designed by J.H. Felt . . . — — Map (db m140208) HM
On Maple Avenue at Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
The church had recently been built when the Truman family moved to Independence in 1890. Harry Truman attended Sunday School here for several years as a child with Bess Wallace. — — Map (db m34748) HM
On Pleasant Street near Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
The congregation dates from 1826. The church neither divided nor closed in the Civil War. Designed in 1888 by Nier, Hogg and Byram of Kansas City, Mo. Harry S. Truman first met Bess Wallace here in Sunday School in 1892. — — Map (db m121823) HM
On Maple Avenue near North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
The earliest Society of Methodists in the county was founded in Independence in 1835 with 10 charter members. Methodists have worshipped on this corner since 1840. The present Gothic style church, completed in 1859, was refaced and added to in 1929 . . . — — Map (db m34749) HM
Near West Lexington Avenue just west of South Bowen Street, on the right when traveling west.
Built by slave labor in 1826, the Jones H. Flournoy House is one of the oldest houses in Independence. It was originally located four blocks east of its current location. In 1831 church leaders led by church founder Joseph Smith, visited . . . — — Map (db m156379) HM
On Liberty Street near Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This statue
presented to
the people of
Jackson County by
Harry S. Truman
President of
the United States
1949
Accepted for
the people of
Jackson County by
the County Court
——————
Harry . . . — — Map (db m34847) HM
On Maple Avenue near Delaware Street, on the right when traveling east.
During his daily walks in his later years, Harry Truman would stop and pat this old Gingko tree, speak a few words, then continue his walk.
Gingko Triloba
Maidenhair Tree
Independence Garden Club
1931
Harry Truman Gingko
Designated as . . . — — Map (db m34740) HM
On Main Street at Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
The Harpie Club, formed in 1924 by Harry Truman and his friends, dedicated to the enjoyment of poker, met in an upstairs room of this building. — — Map (db m34790) HM
Born May 8, 1884
Lamar, Missouri
Died December 26, 1972
Married June 28, 1919
Daughter
Born February 17, 1924
Judge
Eastern District
Jackson County
Jan. 1, 1923 - Jan 1, 1925
Presiding Judge
Jackson County
Jan. 1, 1927 - . . . — — Map (db m58843) HM
Harry S. Truman
Historic District
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
National Park Service
United States . . . — — Map (db m44354) HM
On Liberty Street near Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
This monument honors
the pioneer spirit of
those courageous men
and women who by
their heroic trek across
the continent established
homes and civilization
in the Far Northwest — — Map (db m34753) HM
On Hill Park Drive near South Maywood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
The Cemetery and Park are part of blacksmith Adam Hill's 300 acre farm bought in 1833.
Hill produced plows, repaired wagons, and cast utilitarian ironware. He bred horses with endurance for use on the plains and maintained a race track to test . . . — — Map (db m140034) HM
On West Maple Avenue near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east.
This 1933 courthouse, inspired by Independence Hall, contains restored courtroom and office of former Presiding Judge Harry S. Truman. Often remodeled, this building rests upon a foundation laid in 1828. Listed on the National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m34782) HM
On South Main Street at West Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
The Misses Mollie and Josie Hughes hired the architectural firm of Gibbs and Parker, Kansas City, MO., to design this ornate Queen Anne style residence. Erected in 1887, it was one of a group of mansions on Main Street owned by the Bryant-Hughes . . . — — Map (db m140405) HM
On Delaware Street at U.S. 24, on the left when traveling north on Delaware Street. Reported missing.
Side A:
Independence, famed "City of the Trails," was for two decades the starting point of the great western trade and travel routes to Santa Fe, Oregon, and California. Settled mainly by Southerners on land ceded the U.S. by the Osage . . . — — Map (db m44323) HM
On North Dodgion Street at East Truman Road, on the right when traveling south on North Dodgion Street.
Used by Indians, wagon trains and settlers, this spring was situated on an Indian trace which ran southwest from the Missouri River. One of several springs in and around Independence, its original location was at the foot of a knoll, directly west. — — Map (db m139883) HM
On West Maple Avenue near Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
This permanent memorial shall
serve to provide lasting
tribute to those Independence
veterans that have made
the ultimate sacrifice in order
to preserve and protect
the tremendous freedom each
of us so richly enjoy
[Honor Roll List . . . — — Map (db m34854) HM
Harry S. Truman began his political career here, serving as administrative judge from 1923 to 1925 and presiding judge from 1927 to 1935, overseeing the building's 1932 major renovation. — — Map (db m34794) HM
On Main Street near Truman Road, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1859, these buildings served as United States Provost Marshal's headquarters during the Civil War. Frank James, outlaw, and William C. Quantrill, border war guerrilla, were jailed here. In use until 1933. — — Map (db m34808) HM
Near Cemetery Road 0.4 miles from Winner Road, on the left when traveling west.
picture of Jim Bridger
James Bridger
1804 · 1881
Celebrated as a hunter, trapper, fur trader, and guide. Discovered Great Salt Lake 1824, the South Pass 1827. Visited Yellowstone Lake and Geysers 1830. Founded Ft. Bridger 1843. . . . — — Map (db m27223) HM
On North Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1910, while visiting his aunt "Ella" Noland, Harry Truman seized the opportunity to return a cake plate to the Wallaces, beginning his courtship with Bess. — — Map (db m58838) HM
On Walnut Street at Lynn Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street.
Martin Kritser, a grocer, bought this lot in 1847 and probably had the house built soon after. Patrick McCarty, one time saloon keeper on this square, bought it in 1849. This modest house is typical of the majority of houses built during the city's . . . — — Map (db m34843) HM
On Pacific Avenue at Osage Street, on the left when traveling west on Pacific Avenue.
About 1856, John Lewis erected this mansion on 22 acres he had owned since 1845. George Caleb Bingham, the famous Missouri genre painter, bought the farm in 1864 and lived here until 1870. W.H. Waggoner, mill owner, bought it in 1876. The family . . . — — Map (db m34834) HM
Dedicated to You, a Free Citizen in a Free Land
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was the inspirational symbol for the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive, conducted from May 15 to July 4, 1950.
The dimensions and tone are . . . — — Map (db m44349) HM
On West Farmer Avenue just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
In 1856 this Greek Revival and Italianate style house was completed by William McCoy, a merchant and banker, on property once owned by Samuel C. Owens, a merchant and Santa Fe trader. McCoy served as the first Mayor of Independence, MO., in 1849. — — Map (db m144541) HM
On North Pleasant Street 0.1 miles north of West Truman Road (Missouri Route 12), on the right when traveling north.
The 1890 Queen Anne House was the home of James C. and Maggie Noel. James Noel was a city councilman 28 years. Both were close friends of Harry and Bess Truman. — — Map (db m140406) HM
On Lexington Avenue near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Revolutionary Soldiers
Lt. Joseph Boggs, PA. William Moore, VA.
Isaac Drake, MD. Ledston Noland, N.C.
——————
Fort Osage, 1808-1827
Major George C. Sibley, U.S. Indian Agent
Mary Easton . . . — — Map (db m34857) HM
On South Pleasant Street 0 miles south of West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built about 1850 by John A. Overfelt, a flour miller, in the then current Gothic style. Acquired in 1867 by Courtney Campbell, it is now the home of his granddaughter, Miss Harriett Campbell Johnston. Listed on the National Register of Historic . . . — — Map (db m140458) HM
On East Old Lexington Road west of North Blue Mills Road, on the left when traveling west.
By 11 a.m. on Oct. 20, 1864, Col. Thomas Moonlight had made his first movement after the Little Blue crossing. Maj. Gen. James Blunt received permission from Maj. Gen. Samuel Curtis to engage the Confederate and made a rapid movement to this . . . — — Map (db m90430) HM
On Lee's Summit Road at Kiger Road, on the right when traveling south on Lee's Summit Road.
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
Dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m68494) HM
On North Blue Mills Road at Missouri Route 24, on the right when traveling north on North Blue Mills Road.
Salem Cemetery Association, an independent community association separate from the New Salem Baptist Church, was formed and incorporated December 4, 1917, by a group of concerned lot owners interested in the perpetuation, maintenance and improvement . . . — — Map (db m90345) HM
On North Delaware Street just south of West Waldo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
Erected in 1887 by Aaron Flint Sawyer, a partner in the Chrisman - Sawyer Banking Company, this Queen Anne style residence is the design of T.B. Smith, a talented Independence, Mo., architect and builder. — — Map (db m140794) HM
On East White Oak Street just east of North Lynn Street, on the right when traveling west.
Organized in 1861, the present building was erected in 1886. The congregation has been a spiritual, educational and cultural leader. The first black school was held here.
Western Baptist Seminary was organized in this church. — — Map (db m144550) HM
On Main Street at Truman Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
After heavy fighting at the Little Blue River on the 21st, Price's Confederate army forced Blunt's cavalry to retreat to the Big Blue River, leaving a rear guard in town. Shelby's Confederates reached town in the late afternoon. After a brisk fight . . . — — Map (db m144441) HM
On North Liberty Street just south of West College Street, on the left when traveling south.
Historic St. Mary's church was begun in 1860 and completed during the Civil War. It was dedicated in 1864. This area was established as a French and Indian mission in 1823 and a parish in 1845 by Father Bernard Donnelly. — — Map (db m144485) HM
On West Walnut Street west of South River Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
The Mormon Prophet Joseph Smith and Mormon leaders dedicated this area for construction of a temple, 3 August 1831. A temple complex was envisioned as the center of a city to be called Zion. — — Map (db m156378) HM
On South River Boulevard south of West Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
August 3, 1831, Joseph Smith, Jr., Prophet and Founder of the Church of Christ, with seven other Church leaders, dedicated this site for the Temple in the City of Zion, where this Church believes the Lord will come to His people in the Last Days. — — Map (db m156377) HM
The Eternal Flame of Freedom in this courtyard is dedicated to the memory of President and Legionnaire Harry S. Truman on the 72nd anniversary of the American Legion — — Map (db m93179) HM
This building has been erected by the gifts of American citizens in all walks of life and the generosity of the City of Independence and of the contractors who built it for the purpose of preserving the papers of President Harry S. Truman and . . . — — Map (db m44352) HM
On North Spring Street 0 miles south of West White Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lindsay Minor acquired this home ca. 1900. Mrs. Minor was the former Nancy M. McCoy, daughter of William McCoy, an early Independence business man and the first Mayor at the time of the citys incorporation in 1849. Their . . . — — Map (db m144551) HM
On West Lexington 0.1 miles west of North River Boulavard, on the right when traveling west.
The first branch of the reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Independence was organized in 1873. Joseph Smith III, on April 6, 1888, laid the cornerstone of this cut sandstone building, for years the pulpit of Presidents of the . . . — — Map (db m140454) HM
On U.S. 40 at East 36th Street, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 40.
This imposing farm mansion was erected in 1855 for B.F. Thomson by his slaves. The Thomson family fled during the Civil War. In 1866 the farm was sold on the courthouse steps to Rev. J.D. Gossett. One of the finest Greek Revival mansions in Jackson . . . — — Map (db m144139) HM
On North Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first Episcopal Congregation in Jackson County was organized in 1844. This building, begun in 1881, was designed in the rural Gothic style by the distinguished Boston firm of Sturgis & Brigham. Here Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Truman were married in . . . — — Map (db m33634) HM
On West Waldo Avenue at North River Boulevard on West Waldo Avenue.
In 1895 John and Martha Truman bought this house, built about 1886. Harry S. Truman (1884 - 1972) spent his boyhood here. The family moved in 1902. Later additions have greatly altered the original appearance of the house. — — Map (db m117025) HM
On Delaware Street at Truman Road (Missouri Route 12), on the right when traveling north on Delaware Street.
Built about 1867 by George Porterfield Gates, a mill owner. President Harry S. Truman and his wife, Bess Wallace Truman, granddaughter of Gates, made this their home from the time of their marriage in 1919. The "Summer White House" from 1945 to . . . — — Map (db m34731) HM
AMVETS presented and dedicated
a carillon as a living memorial
to America's veterans who served
their country for the cause of freedom
"As these bells ring...honored dead rest...
freedom lives..."
From the speech of Harry S. . . . — — Map (db m44324) HM
On Maple Avenue at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
"It was in the Clinton's Drugstore that Harry S. Truman obtained his first job at three dollars a week. He opened the store every morning at six thirty, mopped the floor, cleaned away the trash, polished the jugs and bottles, worked at the . . . — — Map (db m34789) HM
On East Old Lexington Road west of North Blue Mills Road, on the left when traveling west.
Moonlight's Union cavalry brigade, with five guns and 1000 men, was driven from the Little Blue River by Marmaduke's and Shelby's 5000 Confederates of Price's army. Moonlight stopped here and was joined by Jennison's and Ford's brigades of Blunt's . . . — — Map (db m90385) HM
Designed for Harvey M. Vaile, operator of Star Mail routes, by Asa Cross of Kansas City, this Second Empire style house was described in 1881 as "one of the most costly and beautiful residences" in the county. Listed on the National Register of . . . — — Map (db m82634) HM
On West Lexington Avenue just east of South Proctor Place, on the right when traveling west.
About 1866 this brick house, in the then popular Italianate style was built by Samuel Hughes Woodson, lawyer, United States Congressman, 1856-1861, Circuit Judge, land developer, and stage and mail route operator. — — Map (db m144554) HM
Confederate Gen. Price made his headquarters here the night of Oct. 22, 1864. His generals convinced him to start south but he refused to abandon his 500-wagon train of war booty. Gen. Shelby's Division camped near Forest Hill cemetery. Gen. . . . — — Map (db m30324) HM
On 12th Street west of Wyandotte Street, on the left when traveling west.
This heroic size interpretation of
Frederic Remington's
"Bronco Buster"
is presented by friends of
Dutton Brookfield, 1917-1979
to memorialize his promotion
of the Kansas City Spirit
through outstanding business, civic
and . . . — — Map (db m88206) HM
Dr. McKenzie was a surgeon, physician, educator, artist and sculptor. In addition he was also an athlete, a teacher, a writer and a volunteer Scouter.
A personal friend of Scouting's founder, Sir Robert Baden-Powell, he shared with B-P his . . . — — Map (db m72046) HM
On Pennsylvania Avenue at Westport Road, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.
(Front of Marker):
Price's Raid
Confederate General Sterling Price brought three mounted divisions from Arkansas into Missouri, September 19, 1864. Fighting several small battles he marched slowly north toward St. Louis, then struck . . . — — Map (db m20868) HM
On 47th Street (U.S. 56) at Wornall Road, on the right when traveling west on 47th Street.
Named in honor
of
President Miguel Aleman
Mexico
who visited this spot
May 7, 1947
during his historic
American visit
Country Club Plaza — — Map (db m88242) HM
He was a member of the firm of
Russell, Majors and Waddell,
founders, owners and operators
of the Pony Express.
This marks his grave.
The Pony Express
1860-1861 1960-1961 — — Map (db m63030) HM
On Broadway Boulevard at Westport Road, in the median on Broadway Boulevard.
Majors, “the great freighter,” was born in Kentucky. He entered the freighting business in 1848. He became managing partner of Russell, Majors and Waddell in 1854 with offices in Westport. The wagon trains moved enormous tonnage on the . . . — — Map (db m87330) HM
When Alexander Majors completed this house and its accompanying, but now demolished barns and pens, it formed a trading terminus for the firm of Russell, Majors and Waddell. By 1858 the firm was responsible for a force of 3,500 wagons carrying . . . — — Map (db m84746) HM
Near Vine Street north of 18th Street, on the right when traveling north.
The American Jazz Museum is an important cultural institution dedicated to its mission of celebrating and exhibiting jazz through performance, education, exhibitions and research at America's Jazz Crossroads - 18th and Vine.
There were four major . . . — — Map (db m98414) HM
West Inscription
Kansas City's First Park, the keystone of our park system, given to the city by William and Catherine Drips Mulkey, May 5, 1882, in honor of Andrew Drips.
Erected by The Historical Committee West Side Community Council . . . — — Map (db m86438) HM
On Manchester Trafficway, on the left when traveling north on Manchester Trafficway.
left marker
Oct. 22, 1864
Union General Curtis set up a defensive line on the west side of the Big Blue River from the Missouri River upstream for 15 miles to stop Confederate General Price advancing from the east. A Battalion of . . . — — Map (db m28694) HM
On 63rd Street at The Paseo, on the right when traveling east on 63rd Street.
On Oct. 22, 1864, after the Union line along the Big Blue was flanked, Jackman's Confederate Brigade overran the militia at the Mockbee Farm, 78th & Holmes, and drove Jennison's Union Brigade back to the state line. Jennison and Moonlight's Brigades . . . — — Map (db m30291) HM
On Sunset Drive at 51st Street, in the median on Sunset Drive.
Here just before noon on Sunday, October 23, 1864, Major General Samuel Ryan Curtis, commanding the Federal Army of the Border, began his flanking movement of Brigadier General Joseph Orville Shelby's Division of the Confederate Army of Missouri. . . . — — Map (db m21702) HM
On West 56th Street at Pennsylvannia Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West 56th Street.
Near this point on the morning of October 23, 1864, Capt. Richard A. Collins' Confederate battery of Shelby's Brigade went into action, supported by two cavalry battalions. for two hours this battery dueled with the 9th Wisconsin battery, covering . . . — — Map (db m28110) HM
On West 55th Street 0.1 miles north of Pennsylvania Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
Gen. Sterling Price was on this spot at 11:00 a.m. but retired before the armies had reached this disposition.
Positions after the Union flank attack. Lines moved back and forth with charges and countercharges, although cavalry, most were . . . — — Map (db m28114) HM
On Elmwood Avenue at 63rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Elmwood Avenue.
On the morning of October 23, 1864 Federal cavalry under General Alfred Pleasonton forced a crossing of the Big Blue at Byram's Ford and assaulted this hill which was defended by General Marmaduke's Confederate division. After three hours of heavy . . . — — Map (db m28313) HM
On 55th Street 0.1 miles east of Ward Parkway, on the left when traveling east.
The brick house in the rear was owned by Wm. Bent, fur trader. On Sun., Oct. 23, 1864 heavy fighting occurred here. After Union Gen. Curtis flanked the Confederate line by coming up a ravine (Rockwell Lane) his troops were a few rods north of the . . . — — Map (db m21722) HM
When Kansas City Mayor Milton Payne took office in 1855 he face an immediate and formidable task: to make his city accessible by cutting streets south from the Missouri River through the looming bluffs along the riverbank.
He authorized almost . . . — — Map (db m87455) HM
Erected by the
United States
to mark the burial place of
fifteen Confederate Soldiers
who died at Kansas City, Missouri,
while prisoners of war and
whose remains were buried in the
City Cemetery and subsequently
removed to . . . — — Map (db m63093) HM WM
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