Fort Osage National Historical Landmark
Apart from its connections to the Lewis & Clark expedition, Fort Osage is rich in history so much so that in 1961 it finally became registered as a historical landmark.
Built under the direction of General William Clark, joint commander of the famous Lewis and Clark expedition, Fort Osage was established in 1808 as a military outpost in the newly acquired Louisiana Territory. The Fort’s purpose was to provide a military presence in the territory in order to assure Spain, France, and Great Britain that the United States meant to protect its territory by military strength and to establish healthy relations with the Native American population in the territory.
These days, however, Fort Osage provides an opportunity for visitors to tour the reconstructed site and experience living history. Each year, the Fort Osage Education Center provides educational programs to thousands of students.
2200 S Crenshaw Rd, Independence, MO 64057, USA
Distance: 9.92 mi (straight line)
LaBenite Park, Route 291, Independence, MO, USA
Distance: 10.73 mi (straight line)
Hall Of Waters Visitor Center, East Broadway Avenue, Excelsior Springs, MO, USA
Distance: 10.84 mi (straight line)
Swanwick, Richmond Township, MO, USA
Distance: 12.37 mi (straight line)
Ray County Museum, West Royle Street, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 12.44 mi (straight line)
Van Till Family Farm Winery, State Highway C, Rayville, MO, USA
Distance: 12.97 mi (straight line)
301 W Main St, Richmond, MO 64085, USA
Distance: 13.08 mi (straight line)
The Farris Theatre, West Main Street, Richmond, MO, USA
Distance: 13.08 mi (straight line)
1500 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Distance: 13.18 mi (straight line)
Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum, West US Highway 24, Independence, MO, USA
Distance: 13.49 mi (straight line)
100 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Distance: 13.58 mi (straight line)
208 W Maple Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Distance: 13.66 mi (straight line)
National Frontier Trails Museum, West Pacific Avenue, Independence, MO, USA
Distance: 13.95 mi (straight line)
1212 W Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64050, USA
Distance: 14.40 mi (straight line)
9364 Mitchell Trail, Lexington, MO 64067, USA
Distance: 14.40 mi (straight line)
Jaegers Subsurface Paintball, Northeast Underground Drive, Kansas City, MO, USA
Distance: 14.93 mi (straight line)
Jesse James Birthplace, Jesse James Farm Road, Kearney, MO, USA
Distance: 15.76 mi (straight line)
13907 E US Hwy 40, Independence, MO 64055, USA
Distance: 15.90 mi (straight line)
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