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Clickable Map of Jackson County, Missouri and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Jackson County, MO (388) Cass County, MO (42) Clay County, MO (121) Johnson County, MO (35) Lafayette County, MO (71) Ray County, MO (16) Johnson County, KS (123) Wyandotte County, KS (104)  JacksonCounty(388) Jackson County (388)  CassCounty(42) Cass County (42)  ClayCounty(121) Clay County (121)  JohnsonCounty(35) Johnson County (35)  LafayetteCounty(71) Lafayette County (71)  RayCounty(16) Ray County (16)  JohnsonCountyKansas(123) Johnson County (123)  WyandotteCounty(104) Wyandotte County (104)
Independence and Kansas City are both the county seat for Jackson County
Independence is in Jackson County
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1 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 1827 Log Courthouse —
On West Kansas Avenue.
2 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Anxiety 4th —
On South Lake Drive just north of East Red Road, on the right when traveling north.
3 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Stop F — Battle Line at Railroad Cut —
On West Lexington Avenue at South Crysler Avenue, on the left when traveling west on West Lexington Avenue.
4 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Bess Truman Birthplace —
On West Ruby Avenue just west of South Main Street, on the left when traveling west.
5 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Bryant House — Dr. John S., Jr. and Harriet Smart Bryant —
On South Main Street just north of East Pacific Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
6 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — A Century of Progress —
On Lexington Avenue near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
7 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 3 — Clinton's Drugstore — Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 3 —
On Maple Avenue at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
8 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — E — Confederate Line — Oct. 22, 1864 — Battle of Westport —
On South River Boulevard at West Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South River Boulevard.
9 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Engagement at the Little Blue —
On U.S. 24 1.1 miles west of North Tryman Road (Missouri Route 7), on the right when traveling west.
10 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — An Epicenter of International Commerce — Santa Fe, Oregon and California National Historic Trails —
On West College Street at North McCoy Street, on the right when traveling west on West College Street.
11 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — The Eternal Flame of Freedom — Harry S Truman Library and Museum —
On West Highway 24.
12 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 1 — Fire Station No. 1 — Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 1 —
On Main Street at Truman Road, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
13 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First Baptist Church —
On West Truman Road at North Pleasant Road, on the right when traveling west on West Truman Road.
14 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First Battle of Independence — A State Divided: The Civil War in Missouri —
On Lexington Avenue near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
15 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First Christian Church —
On South Pleasant Street 0 miles north of West Kansas Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
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16 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First Fireproof Building in Independence —
On Maple Avenue near Osage Street, on the left when traveling east.
17 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 19 — First Presbyterian Church — American Presbyterian and Reformed Historical Site —
On Pleasant Street near Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
18 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 7 — First Presbyterian Church — Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 7 —
On Maple Avenue at Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
19 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — First United Methodist Church —
On Maple Avenue near North Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
20 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 2 — Flournoy Home —
On West Lexington Avenue just west of South Bowen Street, on the right when traveling west.
21 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Flournoy House —
Near West Lexington Avenue just west of South Bowen Street, on the right when traveling west.
22 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — F.M. Smith Study —
Near West Lexington Avenue just west of South Bowen Street, on the right when traveling west.
23 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — General Andrew Jackson — 1767 - 1845 —
On Liberty Street near Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
24 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 9 — Gingko Tree —
On Maple Avenue near Delaware Street, on the right when traveling east.
25 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 44 — Harpie Club — Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 44 —
On Main Street at Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.
26 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Harry S. Truman — 1884 - 1972 —
On Main Street near Lexington Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
27 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Harry S. Truman Grave —
Near U.S. 24.
28 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Harry S. Truman Historic District —
On North Delaware Street near U.S. 24, on the left when traveling north.
29 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — The Harry S. Truman Library —
On U.S. 24, on the right when traveling west.
30 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Here the Oregon Trail Began —
On Liberty Street near Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
31 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Hill Farm & Cemetery —
On Hill Park Drive near South Maywood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
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32 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Historic Courthouse —
On West Maple Avenue near Liberty Street, on the right when traveling east.
33 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Hughes House —
On South Main Street at West Linden Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
34 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Independence
On Delaware Street at U.S. 24, on the left when traveling north on Delaware Street. Reported missing.
35 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Independence Pioneer Spring —
On North Dodgion Street at East Truman Road, on the right when traveling south on North Dodgion Street.
36 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Independence Veterans Memorial —
On West Maple Avenue near Spring Street, on the left when traveling east.
37 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 4 — Jackson County Courthouse — Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 4 —
On Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
38 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Jackson County Marshal's House and Jail Museum —
On Main Street near Truman Road, on the right when traveling north.
39 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — James Bridger Gravesite —
Near Cemetery Road 0.4 miles Winner Road, on the left when traveling west.
40 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 10 — Joseph T. Noland House —
On North Delaware Street, on the right when traveling south.
41 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Kritser House —
On Walnut Street at Lynn Street, on the right when traveling east on Walnut Street.
42 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Lewis-Bingham-Waggoner Estate —
On Pacific Avenue at Osage Street, on the left when traveling west on Pacific Avenue.
43 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Liberty Bell Replica Marker —
On North Pleasant Street.
44 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — A Man of Means — Santa Fe, Oregon and California National Historic Trails —
On West College Street at North McCoy Street, on the right when traveling west on West College Street.
45 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — McCoy House —
On West Farmer Avenue just west of North Spring Street, on the right when traveling west.
46 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — The Minor House — (built ca. 1885) —
On North Spring Street 0 miles south of West White Oak Street, on the right when traveling south.
47 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Mount Washington Cemetery Bridge Facts —
Near South Brookside Avenue.
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48 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 22 — "The Neck" — Truman Historic Walking Tour Stop 22
On North Delaware Street at Northwest Parkway, on the right when traveling south on North Delaware Street. Reported missing.
49 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Noel House —
On North Pleasant Street 0.1 miles north of West Truman Road (Missouri Route 12), on the right when traveling north.
50 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Our Jackson County Pioneers — In Honor Of —
On Lexington Avenue near Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
51 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Overfelt-Johnston House —
On South Pleasant Street 0 miles south of West Walnut Street, on the right when traveling north.
52 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Price's Great Missouri Raid — The Battle of the Little Blue River — "They fought us on the blue grass ridges..." Pvt. James H. Campbell, 14th Mo. Confederate Cavalry —
On East Old Lexington Road west of North Blue Mills Road, on the left when traveling west.
53 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Price's Raid – 1864 — Battle of the Little Blue – October 21 — Tour Stop B —
On Old East Lexington Road 0.4 miles east of U.S. 24 when traveling east.
54 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — The Railroad Comes to Town! — Santa Fe, Oregon, and California National Historic Trails —
On West College Street at North McCoy Street, on the left when traveling east on West College Street.
55 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Replica of the Statue of Liberty —
On Lee's Summit Road at Kiger Road, on the right when traveling south on Lee's Summit Road.
56 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — St. Mary's Catholic Church —
On North Liberty Street just south of West College Street, on the left when traveling south.
57 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Salem Cemetery Association —
On North Blue Mills Road at Missouri Route 24, on the right when traveling north on North Blue Mills Road.
58 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Santa Fe Trail — 1821 - 1872 —
On Liberty Street near Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
59 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Santa Fe Trail — 1821 - 1872 — Salem Church —
On East Old Lexington Road west of North Blue Mills Road, on the left when traveling west.
60 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Sawyer-Jennings House —
On North Delaware Street just south of West Waldo Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
61 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Second Baptist Church —
On East White Oak Street just east of North Lynn Street, on the right when traveling west.
62 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — D — Second Battle of Independence — October 1864 — Battle of Westport —
On Main Street at Truman Road, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
63 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — The Stone Church —
On West Lexington 0.1 miles west of North River Boulavard, on the right when traveling west.
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64 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — 1 — Temple Lot —
On West Walnut Street west of South River Boulevard, on the right when traveling west.
65 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Temple Site —
On South River Boulevard south of West Lexington Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
66 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence, East Side — Thomson House
On U.S. 40 at East 36th Street, on the left when traveling east on U.S. 40. Reported permanently removed.
67 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Three Trails From Independence — Santa Fe, Oregon and California National Historic Trails —
On West College Street at North McCoy Street, on the left when traveling east on West College Street.
68 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Trail of Death —
On North Dodgion Street at East Truman Road, on the right when traveling south on North Dodgion Street.
69 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Trail of Death —
Near East Park Highway (State Highway 78) at South Fisher Road.
70 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Trails to the East & West — Santa Fe, Oregon and California National Historic Trails —
On West College Street at North McCoy Street, on the right when traveling west on West College Street.
71 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Trinity Episcopal Church —
On North Liberty Street, on the right when traveling north.
72 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Truman Boyhood Home —
On West Waldo Avenue at North River Boulevard on West Waldo Avenue.
73 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Truman House —
On Delaware Street at Truman Road (Missouri Route 12), on the right when traveling north on Delaware Street.
74 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Truman Library Veterans Memorial Carillon —
Near West US Highway 24.
75 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Truman's First Job —
On Maple Avenue at Main Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
76 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Twyman Hotel - Kenton House —
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
77 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Union Line — 11 AM October 21, 1864 — Tour Stop C —
On East Old Lexington Road west of North Blue Mills Road, on the left when traveling west.
78 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Vaile Mansion —
On North Liberty Street.
79 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Woodlawn Cemetery Confederate Memorial —
Near Noland Rolad, on the right when traveling north.
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80 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — Woodson House —
On West Lexington Avenue just east of South Proctor Place, on the right when traveling west.
81 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Independence — World War I Memorial —
On East Ruby Avenue at South Noland Road, on the right when traveling east on East Ruby Avenue.
 
 
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Nov. 11, 2026