Historical Markers and War Memorials in Independence, Kansas

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Independence, Kansas

1 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — A. C. Stich Memorial —

On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 75) at Oak Street, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.

to Captain S. D. Elliott Lieutenant W. McTaggart and other brave soldiers of the 20th Kansas who fell in the Spanish American War — — Map (db m61449) WM

2 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Dewlen - Spohnhauer Memorial Bridge — In Memory Of — Montgomery County Bridge No. 628 —

On Main Street (U.S. 160) at 4175th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.

O. Glenn Dewlen Born Nov. 4, 1896 Killed Sept. 26, 1918 Argonne Forest Company "K" 137th Inf. 35th Division Harry F. Spohnhauer Born Oct. 11, 1896 Killed Nov. 2, 1918 Meuse Argonne Offensive Company "H" 353rd Inf. . . . — — Map (db m61437) WM

3 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Dr. George Tann — November 27, 1825 - March 31, 1909 —

A Negro doctor that doctored the Ingalls for malaria in 1870 — — Map (db m57821) HM

4 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — 56 — Drum Creek and the Civil War —

On Main Street (U.S. 160) at 4410th Street, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.

During the Civil War, militias from both the Union and Confederate sides were stealing the Osages' cattle, harassing their villages, and blaming the Indians for raids actually committed by Americans. Osage leader Charles Mongrain cautioned everyone . . . — — Map (db m60477) HM

5 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Etchen Studebaker Sales & Service — 1925 — Historic Landmark —

On East Main Street (U.S. 160) east of South 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.

The swastika was an ancient religious icon meaning “well-being” or “good luck” until the 1930’s. — — Map (db m229884) HM

6 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — F-100F Super Sabre —

On Oak Street east of 5th Street, on the left when traveling east.

Manufacturer: North American Aviation, Inc. from 1956 through 1959 Crew: Pilot and Weapons Officer Primary Service: Vietnam War Aircraft Classification: Fighter-Bomber Length of Fuselage: 47.4 feet Wingspan : 38.8 feet Height: 16.2 . . . — — Map (db m61567) HM

7 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — First Night Game in Organized Baseball

Reported missing.

Played Here Shulthis Stadium April 28, 1930 Western Association League Independence Producers vs Muskogee Chiefs — — Map (db m57831) HM

8 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Kayo's Boys — Walter "Kayo" Emmot —

On 5th Street north of Oak Street, on the right when traveling north.

The Undefeated 1957 [Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy] The Undefeated 1958 [Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy] The Undefeated 1959 [Photo, Roster, Victories, Trophy] The Undefeated 1960 [Photo, Roster, Victories, . . . — — Map (db m61646) HM

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9 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Princess Cartwright's "Remington" — Public Ambassador, IFD Firedog, and Multi-National Field Trial Champion — 07/07/2007 - 02/20/2020 —

On North Pennsylvania Avenue at West Laurel Street, on the right when traveling south on North Pennsylvania Avenue.

Remington expertly served as one of the City’s top public ambassadors and community fundraisers. He performed many duties including fire prevention and safety education in local schools throughout his 6 years in public service with the Independence . . . — — Map (db m229829) HM

10 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Replica of the Statue of Liberty —

On Pennsylvania Avenue (U.S. 75) at Locust Street, on the right when traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue.

[The original marker has been removed] Dedicated Feb. 17, 1952 by Boy Scouts of America Rededication by President Gerald R. Ford in memory Gary W. Moffatt Coordinator Independence Police Reserve Unit Assistant Coordinator . . . — — Map (db m61439) HM

11 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Stoddard - Thompson Memorial Bell — Mrs. S.A. Stoddard, 1872; Frank Thompson, 1990 —

On 5th Street at Maple Street, on the right when traveling south on 5th Street.

The Mite Society of the First Presbyterian Church presented this bell in 1872 in memory of Mrs. S.A. Stoddard, wife of the first pastor. This historic church bell was erected in the courtyard in November 1990 in memory of Frank Thompson through . . . — — Map (db m61448) HM

12 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — United Spanish War Veterans Memorial — 1898 - 1902 — Army - Navy —

William McTaggart Camp No. 25 instituted Sept 25 1920 USA · Cuba · Porto Rico Philippine Islands — — Map (db m57815) WM

13 ► Kansas, Montgomery County, Independence — Veterans Memorial —

In Memory Of Our Departed Comrades — — Map (db m61524) WM

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