Historical Markers in Kansas City

Committee Chair, Roger K. Smith

Over 100 historic markers are on signs, walls, and other structures throughout the Kansas City area. These markers signify events, and locations that showcase the political, military, social, and economic history of Kansas City.

If you know of a location that should be considered in the Greater Kansas City area, please send email.

We've provided a form to nominate a location for a marker(pdf).

Markers linked to a page will display a photo of the marker and a map of the marker's location.

 

Markers Installed in cooperation with other organizations

  • Pacific House Hotel

    401 Delaware

    Placed 1957

  • St. Francis Regis Church

    11th and Washington

    Placed 1951 in cooperation with the Diocese of Kansas City—St. Joseph

  • Battle of Westport

    Loose Park 

    Placed 1953, in cooperation with the Kansas City, Missouri, Board of Park Commissioners

  • Lewis and Clark Park

    7th and Jefferson 

    Placed 1957, in cooperation with the American Pioneer Trails Assn. and the Kansas City, Missouri, Board of Park Commissioners

  • Pioneer Park

    Westport Road and Broadway

    Placed 1985, in cooperation with the Westport Historical Society

  • Monnett Battle Field

    Loose Park

    Placed 1990, in cooperation with the Monnett Battle Field Fund

  • Wornall House

    61st and Wornall Road, in cooperation with the Wornall House Association

     

  • Truman Historical District Street Signs

    Independence, MO 

    Placed 2001

Obtained Historical Naming

  • Richards Airport

    Belton, Missouri 

    Placed 1942

  • Burlington Bridge

    Missouri River

    Placed 1950

  • Van Horn High School

    1109 Arlington 1952

    Placed 1952

  • Andrew Drips Park

    16th and Jarboe, Kansas City, Missouri

    Placed 1951

  • Lewis and Clark Viaduct

    Missouri & Kansas Rivers 

    Placed 1955

  • Chouteau Bridge (missing)

    Missouri River

    Placed 1958

  • George Caleb Bingham School (missing)

    7618 Wyandotte

Events

 
Outstanding Kansas Citian Dinner honoring Tom McDonnell, September 23rd
Invitations and RSVPs have been mailed
Atkins-Johnson Farm Historic Marker Dedication, September 25
5:00 Potluck, 6:30 p.m. dedication
Tour of Independence, Vaile Mansion, Jackson County Courthouse
Saturday, October 9. Meet at 10:00 a.m. at Independence Square
Annual Holiday Brunch, December 11th, Indian Hills Country Club
Details announced soon
Officers meetings for 2010
Board and Executive Meeting Schedule
Obituaries and Memorials