Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lee''s Summit, Missouri
Independence and Kansas City are both the county seat for Jackson County
Lee's Summit is in Jackson County
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"In the Lee's Summit Veterans Memorial Building, which stood at this site, Harry S. Truman, 33rd president of the United States first declared his candidacy for an elective political office. Here on March 7, 1922 Truman agreed to become a candidate . . . — — Map (db m91097) HM
On May 9, 1895, Mr. R.H. Marquette established a cigar factory and store at this location. The store was a local gathering place for men in the community. Its popularity increased greatly when a bowling alley was added to the business years . . . — — Map (db m64129) HM
This park, named for the founder of the city of Lee's Summit, is located on the original depot grounds which were set aside for railroad use when the town of Strother was platted on October 28, 1865. The town of Strother was later incorporated as . . . — — Map (db m80718) HM