On Cherry Street north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Placed here on March 17, 1981 by Frank McQuinn, John Pete O'Connell, and Jim O'Connor in celebration of the 1st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade as a symbol dedicated to honor the Irish families that helped settle this area of Missouri. — — Map (db m67374) HM
On North Walnut Street (Business Interstate 35) at East 2nd Street, on the left when traveling south on North Walnut Street.
Abraham Lincoln
1809 - 1865
16th President of the United States
In 1859, the Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad was the first to cross Missouri. That same year a little-known attorney from Illinois was traveling through Missouri by train. . . . — — Map (db m221274) HM
On U.S. 69 north of 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.
In the 1920's Cameron boasted over 40 trains a day and three active stations, including the elaborate Cameron Junction, described as one of the most popular and elegant eating houses in the West.
Two Cameron men are credited with initiating the . . . — — Map (db m86717) HM
On North Cherry Street north of West 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1928, here at the Rock Island Railroad Depot, the Republican nominee for President was in Cameron. Local bridge builder J.C. Dildine and wife Rose, a member of the Republican State Committee, encouraged Hoover make a rear platform talk. But after . . . — — Map (db m221293) HM
On Cherry Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling south on Cherry Street.
The memorial tree planted nearby
is dedicated by the Rock Island
in affectionate memory of
John T. Walker
who by his industry courage and
loyalty through every vicissitude
signally aided in the development
of the
Chicago Rock . . . — — Map (db m67375) HM
On North Chestnut Street north of West 3rd Street, on the left when traveling north.
Lee Purcell
Actress, Producer
Lee Purcell was just beginning her acting career in 1969 when she landed her first starring role in a film titled ”Adam at 6 A.M.” Produced by legendary actor Steve McQueen’s Solar Productions, McQueen himself . . . — — Map (db m223040) HM
On Park Avenue, 0.4 miles west of South Chestnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
Rutherford B. Hayes
1822—1893
19th President of the United States
In 1879, things were different when the sitting President Rutherford B. Hayes and his friend General William Tecumseh Sherman stopped at the Junction Depot near Second and . . . — — Map (db m223033) HM
On Park Avenue at Seminary Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Park Avenue.
William Jennings Bryan
1860 - 1925
Attorney, Politician, Orator,
Three-Time Presidential Nominee
The Chautauqua movement of the early 20th century brought internationally known
figures to rural America. One such notable at Cameron’s . . . — — Map (db m223042) HM
On S. Chestnut Street at Seminary Street, on the right when traveling north on S. Chestnut Street.
Harry S. Truman
1884-1972
33rd President of the United States
Harry S. Truman first came to Cameron while campaigning for Senate in 1934. His stage was a flatbed truck on Third Street. A few years later, in 1940, Truman spoke before . . . — — Map (db m223048) HM
On Third Street at Walnut Street (aka Hwy 69 or business route I-35), on the left when traveling west on Third Street.
Jesse James
1847 - 1882
Outlaw
In the years following the Civil War, Jesse James visited crime and mayhem on this territory. Banks and trains were favorite targets. The outlaw was a frequent visitor to Cameron, but never committed a . . . — — Map (db m223051) HM
On North Main Street south of East Maple Street, on the right when traveling north.
Once forming part of Missouri's western boundary, Clinton County was organized in 1833 and named for N.Y. Governor DeWitt Clinton. It lost its boundary status in 1837 when the Indian Platte Purchase territory extended the State border to the . . . — — Map (db m198965) HM
On North Main Street at East Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street.
To those from Clinton County who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States. Also in memory of those who served in wars and conflicts prior to and inbetween those listed below.
Revolutionary War
War of 1812
Mexican . . . — — Map (db m198961) WM
