Truss Structures
Kingpost
The kingpost was the first and simplest truss structure used in America. Its basic idea consists of a center post, the kingpost, with compression beams slanting downward and outward toward each shore. The . . . — — Map (db m67182) HM
On Pershing Drive at Worlow Street, on the left when traveling north on Pershing Drive.
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance in commemorating the history of the
United States of America — — Map (db m67051) HM
On Pershing Drive north of Worlow Street, on the left when traveling north.
General of the Armies of
the United States 1914-1924
In 1917 General Pershing organized in Europe the 2,000,000 men of the American Expeditionary Force and led them to Allied victory in November 1918
Born in Laclede, Missouri, General . . . — — Map (db m67050) HM WM
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Laclede is distinguished as the boyhood home of John Joseph Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I. He was born near Laclede in Linn County, Sept. 13, 1860. At the time, his parents, . . . — — Map (db m67004) HM
On Pershing Drive at Vernon Street, on the right when traveling south on Pershing Drive.
Birthplace and boyhood home of General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in the World War. — — Map (db m67052) HM
On Pershing Drive north of Front Street, on the left when traveling north.
Laclede, Mo. was established in 1853. Conveniently located with access from the railroads, Laclede was at one time quite a prosperous town. general stores, banks, factory work, appliance retail, implement dealerships, upholstery, beauticians, . . . — — Map (db m67078) HM
Though its present setting suggests otherwise, this bridge was part of "Route 8," the first transcontinental highway in the United States and the primary east-west artery in Linn County. Prior to that designation, "Route 8" played an important . . . — — Map (db m67180) HM
On Grove Street (Missouri Route 5) at Cole Street, on the right when traveling north on Grove Street.
They Gave Their Lives in the
Cause of All Freedoms
George M. Gooch
April 23, 1919
Elc. M 3/C, U.S.S. Oklahoma
Pearl Harbor
December 7, 1941
Harold Lloyd Head
October 10, 1921
S. 2/C, U.S.S. Oklahoma
Pearl Harbor . . . — — Map (db m67081) WM