On Chestnut Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling west on Chestnut Street.
Peace Park
Love + Labor + Leisure + Light + Law=
"Peace"
A memorial to
Mr. & Mrs. G. W. Smoot
given to City of Belton by daughter
Cynthia Smoot Jones
1956
Dedicated to those who served
Dedicated Veteran's Day
Nov. 11, . . . — — Map (db m50860) WM
On Missouri Route 2, 0.2 miles U.S. 71, on the left when traveling west.
The Civil War on the Missouri-Kansas border was an extension of the raiding and looting that took place during the Bleeding Kansas era of 1854 to 1860. Early in the war, Kansas Jayhawkers and Redlegs dressed in blue Union uniforms looted and . . . — — Map (db m20318) HM
On East Wall Street, on the left when traveling east.
Midway on Missouri's western border, Cass County was organized in 1835 and named Van Buren. The Free-Soil Party affiliation of Martin Van Buren led to name change, in 1849 for Democrat Lewis Cass. In territory ceded by Osage tribes 1825, the county . . . — — Map (db m20267) HM
On Lexington Street at Pearl Street, on the left when traveling north on Lexington Street.
(No inscription except for the title and portraits of significant personalities. This historical marker tells its story pictorially.)
[Portraits of]
Lewis Cass L.O. Kunze
Henry & Bursheba Younger
[William] Quantrill Cole Younger . . . — — Map (db m50871) HM
On North Commercial Street at Locust Street, on the left when traveling east on North Commercial Street.
left tablet
Stylized Eagle facing right perched on 3 arrows
Lest we forget
Korea
map of Korearight tablet
Stylized Eagle facing left perched on 3 arrows
Lest we forget
Vietnam
map of Vietnam . . . — — Map (db m21314) WM
On West Wall Street (Missouri Route 2) 0.2 miles west of U.S. 71, on the left when traveling west.
(Left Side Plaque)
The Burnt District / Jennison's Tombstones
When the Civil War began, Cass County was home to over 1,700 families. The population of 8,900 free whites and 1,000 slaves reflected widely diverse origins. Many had . . . — — Map (db m22089) HM
The Cass Co. Judges who suffered imprisonment by the U.S. Federal Courts rather than make a tax levy to pay fraudulent Co. and Township Railroad Bonds.
FE Johnston
WP Barnes
Sept 1 1883 to Jan 1 1884
WA Wray
FM George
ET . . . — — Map (db m20268) HM
On Prettyman Road, 1.2 miles west of Missouri Route 291, on the left when traveling north.
has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
by the United States
Department of the Interior
Not open to the public — — Map (db m99463) HM
On Veterans Parkway at Cedar Street, on the right when traveling north on Veterans Parkway.
Operated as a grocery store/meat market until 1981 when a delicatessen was added. Building was destroyed by fire in 1891 and rebuilt at that time. From 1984 until 2006 various tenants operated out of the building. In 2006 the building was renovated . . . — — Map (db m88326) HM
On 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling north.
In 1858 John Armstrong purchased this and surrounding land from the U.S. knowing the Pacific Railroad would site its station here. Armstrong sold some land to the railroad for $1.00. By 1865, when the railroad began construction, business men from . . . — — Map (db m88421) HM
On Veterans Parkway south of Cedar Street, on the left when traveling south.
This building has housed a theatre since 1909. In 1915 free Sat. matinees were sponsored by the merchants for country people. Nov. 7, 1916 it was packed with people waiting to hear the national election results coming in over a telephone line . . . — — Map (db m88328) HM
On 1st Street north of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building was the post office from 1874-90. Other tenants included an insurance agency, a variety store, a shoe shop, and the Commercial Bank (1912). Since 1955 it has been a radio and TV shop, photo shop, telephone office, watch repair shop, . . . — — Map (db m88423) HM
On Wyoming Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Wyoming Street.
Until 1977 this building was always a drug store. Some space was rented to the Mo. Kan. Telephone System (Bell) for their central office. A veterinarian also leased space. A church leased the building from 1977 to 1986 at which time Randy and Bettie . . . — — Map (db m88417) HM
On 1st Street north of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling north.
From 1895 to 1913 Rolly Brothers restaurant was here. They had a waiting room for ladies in front and a dining room being cut off by a row of palms. In 1904 the rear half was added facing the Mo. Pacific Depot enabling the restaurant to cater to the . . . — — Map (db m88569) HM
On 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling south.
First housed a funeral parlor until 1906. For the next 52 years O.L. Beasley and his heirs the Woodmancys operated a clothing store. From 1962-77, it was a sporting goods and liquor store. Later a pawn shop. After extensive remodeling it became a . . . — — Map (db m88425) HM
On 1st Street north of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling north.
The first building was destroyed by fire in 1893. In 1907 the present building was erected for a pool hall. It was constructed to hold a second story that was never built on. The pool hall is believed to be the oldest in the state of Missouri . . . — — Map (db m88567) HM
On 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling south.
No record available of when 120 First St. was built. From 1902 to 1907 it was a post office. From 1907 to 1930 a grocery store. On July 26, 1909 Carrie Nation gave a lecture in front about the evils of alcohol. It has been an electrical shop, . . . — — Map (db m88428) HM
On 1st Street north of Commercial Street, on the right when traveling north.
In June 1894, the new building was the home of a drug store. The upstairs was occupied by a savings & loan co and a real estate co. In 1904 the upstairs became the offices of a doctor and a lawyer. In 1929 a bakery was opened downstairs, then a . . . — — Map (db m88485) HM
On 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling south.
This building was the home of the Citizens State Bank from 1893-1943. The assets were purchased and incorporated into the Pleasant Hill Bank. From 1943-58 it was a shoe and dress shop. In 1958 it became a liquor store for several years. Later it . . . — — Map (db m88429) HM
On 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling south.
From 1900 until 1915 this building was the home of various jewelry businesses, then the Bargain Spot and in 1917 a shoe shop. From 1919-1921 it was a millinery store. Early 1921 it was a feed store. Later that year Pleasant Hill Times Publisher Roy . . . — — Map (db m88460) HM
On Wyoming Street west of 1st Street, on the right when traveling west.
The first frame building was built in 1868 as a home for boots and shoes. It was a shoe repair shop until 1916. In 1920 Jones Lumber Co. was moved to this location after the original building was razed. Later it was a shoe repair and store until . . . — — Map (db m88419) HM
On 1st Street south of Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling south.
Since 1890 this location has been a barber shop. Half the building has been an insurance agency and jewelry store. A new barber pole was installed in 1908. It is now in Miller's Museum.
Current owner is Joan Mitchell — — Map (db m88462) HM
On Commercial Street at 1st Street, on the left when traveling east on Commercial Street.
Constructed for $11,000 by John C. Knorpp, the second floor became the Knorpp Opera House, featuring vaudeville, drama and community functions. The ground floor became a grocery. In 1893 the opera hall was leased to the Masonic Lodge then, in 1904 . . . — — Map (db m88479) HM
On 1st Street north of Commercial Street, on the left when traveling north.
A bakery was here 1867-95. In 1891 a fire started up the street. Men were on top of 136 pouring on water from a line of buckets. A restaurant here in 1905 with sleeping rooms upstairs advertised "25 cents gets a square meal." In 1920 a cleaning and . . . — — Map (db m88469) HM
On Commercial Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Commercial Street.
Was first used as a savings bank and housed banks until 1908. By 1890 the upper floors were used as lodge halls. Other occupants were dentists, real estate, loan, insurance, lawyers, telephone office and living quarters. The first floor has been . . . — — Map (db m88474) HM
On Cedar Street at Taylor Street, on the right when traveling east on Cedar Street.
This was the original site of the stone mill owned by F.H. Marshal and Son. Here they operated a corn mill, saw mill, a turning lathe and repair shop. In 1898, the top was removed so the red brick Kellogg Opera House could be built on the . . . — — Map (db m88321) HM
These Hallowed Grounds hold the remains of George W. Armstead, Ira W. Crouse, W. H. Darling, J. L. Warren and 23 other Civil War Soldiers known but to God, who lost their lives on July 11, 1862 and May 15, 1863. — — Map (db m88292) HM WM
On Paul Street at Broadway / Boardman St / Wyoming St, on the left when traveling west on Paul Street.
One of the finest artillery units of the Civil War was Bledsoe's Battery, commanded by Col. Hiriam Bledsoe, a resident of Pleasant Hill.
Born in Kentucky, he moved at age 14 to Lexington, Mo. In 1846 he joined the U. S. Army, Missouri . . . — — Map (db m88348) HM WM
On Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street) at Locust Street, in the median on Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street).
"I see that the old flagpole still stands. Have your troops hoist the Colors to its peak, and let no enemy ever haul them down."
Gen. Douglas MacArthur
"To be prepared for war is one of the most effectual means of preserving peace." . . . — — Map (db m88344) WM
On Wyoming Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling west on Wyoming Street.
This oldest building downtown stands on the original Pleasant Hill land grant of 1854 with a 126 years of continuous use.
In the 19th century, it was a furniture store and the town post office.
In the 20th century, it housed grocery stores, . . . — — Map (db m88415) HM
On Paul Street at Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake St), on the right when traveling west on Paul Street.
In 1944 the American Legion and American War Dads joined forces to honor the war dead with this Memorial Building. In 1947 the V.F.W. and the Ladies Auxiliaries joined them in a fund drive to save expenses. Volunteers cleaned salvaged bricks until . . . — — Map (db m88372) HM WM
On Boardman Street south of Paul Street / Wyoming Street, on the right when traveling south.
The first depot was of wood frame and built on this site in 1866. It burned in 1901. In 1903 this building was built for the Missouri Pacific R.R. and called the "finest in the state." In 1915 the Wells Fargo office here was robbed. The night man . . . — — Map (db m88338) HM
2nd. Lieutenant
138 Field Artillery, U.S.A.
who died after serving his
country in the World War
Volunteered April 26, went to France in December, 1917. At all times Corporal in the Field Artillery, 2nd Division Intelligence G2 Section . . . — — Map (db m88291) HM WM
On Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street) at Paul Street, on the right when traveling south on Veterans Parkway (AKA Lake Street).
[Side A]
Pleasant Hill dates back to Missouri's early pioneer days. As early as 1823, there was a trading post located two miles east of the present town that was operated by a French Canadian by the name of Blois.
In 1828, David Creek . . . — — Map (db m88330) HM
On Paul Street at Broadway / Boardman St / Wyoming St, on the left when traveling west on Paul Street.
The American Civil War had a profound and long-lasting impact on the Pleasant Hill area. Its location in the border state of Missouri ensured that residents would align themselves on both sides of the conflict. Numerous skirmishes were fought . . . — — Map (db m88350) HM
On Missouri Route 7 at Matthes Lane on State Route 7.
In memory of those who gave their lives that we might live in peace
World War I
James H. Biggerstaff James L. Carpenter Earnest J. Ditto Newton J. Dudley Wilford A. Fair Jesse J. Hayes Joseph S. Konantz Joe Shelton James S. . . . — — Map (db m88278) WM
