USA Historic Preservation Tour – Through Nebraska and into Missouri

The next leg of our journey was in a south west direction, leaving Iowa and briefly touring through Nebraska heading for our next Historic Preservation Award Event  in the city of Independence, Missouri.  Similar to its eastern neighbor of Iowa, Nebraska  is part of the mid-western corn belt.  However from time to time the tilled corn fields were broken up by patches of gorgeous purple lavender fields.

Driving through purple fields in rural Nebraska

Arriving in Independence, we took the opportunity to explore the historic city center and check out local architecture.  We found  stately Victorians (such as the boyhood home of President Harry Truman who grew up in Independence. ) and Queen Anns, large Craftsman homes and smaller bungalows.

Historic home of President Truman
Beautifully restored courthouse building
Statue of Harry Truman outside the historic Court House in Independence

The Truman Presidential Library and Museum is also located in the city, and Truman and First Lady Bess Truman are buried here.

Another historical fact regarding  Independence is that it is known as the “Queen City of the Trails” because it was a point of departure of the California, Oregon and Santa Fe Trails.

Better go, time for the next award presentation event.

Leisa

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