1. Thomas Hart Benton “Opening of the West” Mural  

Location   Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, 500 W US Hwy 24
Description   This Thomas Hart Benton painting is a 19’ tall x 32’ long mural located inside Harry S. Truman Presidential Library, painted in 1960. A conceptual view of the founding of Independence – 1817 thru 1847. Free to view.

2. Jim Bridger Statue  

Location   Outside National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Avenue, 64050
Description   Jim Bridger statue by Tom Beard 2004, Bronze.

3. City Seal in Stained Glass  

Location   Independence City Hall, 111 E Maple Ave
Description   Stained Glass by William L. Jones and Jamie L. Jones. Dedicated April 17, 1983.

4. Community of Christ Church International Headquarters  

Location   1001 W Walnut St, 64050
Description   Community of Christ Church International Headquarters, dedicated 1994
Architect: Gyo Obata
Granite & Stainless. Features 195’ spiral ceiling, 102 rank, 5,685 pipe organ.

5. General Andrew Jackson Statue  

Location   Jackson County Courthouse on the Square, West side
Description   Bronze by Charles Keck. Dedicated by President Harry Truman on December 26, 1949.

6. Pioneer Woman  

Location   Outside National Frontier Trails Museum, 318 W Pacific Avenue 64050
Description   Bronze statue by Charles Goslin 2017. The original Pioneer Woman by late Juan Lombardo, Bronze, 6’ tall, dedicated in 1990 but stolen and destroyed in June of 2013. Symbolizing the hope, grit and fortitude of women who were among the hundreds of thousands who headed west in the 1840s, ’50s and ’60s as well as honoring women – pioneers themselves – who have broken gender barriers in more recent times. Private donors commissioned a replacement which differs somewhat from the original. The original Pioneer Woman held a bucket in one hand and cradled a baby in the other. Now both arms hold a small child.

7. Silverware Buffalo Sculpture  

Location   Chamber of Commerce, 210 W Truman Rd
Description   This silverware buffalo sculpture was completed by Mike Mariano in 2018. The artist created it out of welded spoons, forks, and knives.

8. Harry S. Truman Mural  

Location   Chamber of Commerce, 210 W Truman Rd
Description   This mural was created by Ryan “ARCY” Christenson as part of the National Main Street Conference in KCMO during March 2018. Following its completion, the mural was donated to the Independence Square Association, who offered it to the Chamber of Commerce (where it resides in their lobby).

9. Harry S. Truman Statue  

Location  Jackson County Courthouse on the Square, East side
Description   Bronze by Gilbert Franklin. Dedicated by President Gerald Ford on May 8, 1976.

10. U.N. Peace Plaza Statue/Fountain  

Location   At the intersection of Lexington & Walnut
Description   Bronze by Tom Corbin. Dedicated October 27, 1997.