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Allison-Reinkeh House
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Bass Mansion
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Bean, Daniel V., House
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Blood, Oliver, House
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Buck, Charles Amos, House
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Buck, Fred, House
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Caple, W. T., House
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Clark, Jennie, House
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Cochran, William, House
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Conway House
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Cook, Calvin and Maggie, House
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Cook, Wilbur, House
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Cramer, Martin, House
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Daly, Marcus, Memorial Hospital
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DeNayer House
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Drinkenberg's, F. H., First Home
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Ellis, E. G., House
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Emhoff House
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Etna School
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First Baptist Church
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Fisher, Joseph, House
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Foust, Perry, House
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Foye Rental Houses
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Fulton, Charles, House
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Gavin House
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Gill, Sherman, House
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Goff House
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Gordon House
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Granke, Charles, House
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Hamilton Town Hall
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Harrington, Rose, House
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Hoffman, Charles, House
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Howe, John G., House
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Lagerquist, John, House
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Lancaster House
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Landram, John A., House
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Lockridge House
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May, Albert, House
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May, Charles, House
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May, George, House
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May, Harry, House
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May, Louis, House
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McFarlane House
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McGlauflin House
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McLaughlin, John, House
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Metcalf House
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Morr, Philip and Ella, House
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Pine Apartments
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Popham Ranch
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Ravalli County Courthouse
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Sharp, John, House
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Stevensville Grade School-United Methodist Church
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Stout, John, House
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Summers-Quast Farmstead
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Thornton Hospital
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Trosdahl, Erick, House
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VFW Club
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Wallin, Frank, House
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Wamsley, Other C., House
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Williams House
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Williams, John and Ann, House
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Young, Benjamin, House
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The city of Kansas City, Missouri, is home to the world's largest collection of fountains. It has more than 200 fountains and is known as the "City of Fountains".
About Jackson County
Jackson County Timeline
Jackson County, Missouri, located in the midwestern United States, has a rich and diverse history that stretches back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Osage and Kansas. The first European settlement was established in 1821, and the county was officially organized in 1826, named after President Andrew Jackson.
In the early 19th century, Jackson County became an important starting point for westward expansion and the Oregon Trail. It also played a significant role in the American Civil War. At the outbreak of the war, tensions between pro-Union and pro-Confederate factions ran high in the county. As a border county, it experienced violent conflicts, looting, and the devastating guerrilla warfare of the notorious Confederate guerrilla leader, William Quantrill.
After the Civil War, Jackson County saw rapid urbanization and economic growth. Kansas City, the county seat, emerged as a major transportation hub due to its location along the Missouri River and the establishment of railroads in the area. Prosperity continued throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the development of industries such as meatpacking, manufacturing, and agriculture.
In recent years, Jackson County has faced challenges such as urban decay in certain areas and racial segregation. However, ongoing revitalization efforts, including investments in infrastructure and public amenities, have helped to transform the county into a thriving metropolitan area. Today, Jackson County is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, historical landmarks like the Kansas City Union Station, and strong community spirit.
In the early 19th century, Jackson County became an important starting point for westward expansion and the Oregon Trail. It also played a significant role in the American Civil War. At the outbreak of the war, tensions between pro-Union and pro-Confederate factions ran high in the county. As a border county, it experienced violent conflicts, looting, and the devastating guerrilla warfare of the notorious Confederate guerrilla leader, William Quantrill.
After the Civil War, Jackson County saw rapid urbanization and economic growth. Kansas City, the county seat, emerged as a major transportation hub due to its location along the Missouri River and the establishment of railroads in the area. Prosperity continued throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the development of industries such as meatpacking, manufacturing, and agriculture.
In recent years, Jackson County has faced challenges such as urban decay in certain areas and racial segregation. However, ongoing revitalization efforts, including investments in infrastructure and public amenities, have helped to transform the county into a thriving metropolitan area. Today, Jackson County is known for its vibrant arts and culture scene, historical landmarks like the Kansas City Union Station, and strong community spirit.
Jackson County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Jackson County, Missouri.
- 1826 - Jackson County is established
- 1830 - Independence becomes the county seat
- 1834 - The Missouri Mormon War takes place in the county
- 1862 - During the Civil War, Union forces occupy the county
- 1881 - The Kansas City, Fort Scott and Gulf Railroad is completed
- 1901 - The first permanent automobile bridge is built over the Missouri River
- 1922 - Construction of the Jackson County Courthouse begins
- 1967 - The Truman Sports Complex is completed
- 1986 - The Harry S. Truman Library and Museum opens to the public