Last updated: May 8, 2022
Place
Palmer Junior High
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
218A N. Pleasant St.
Significance:
The Truman's high school.
Designation:
The Harry S Truman Historic District National Historic Landmark
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
MANAGED BY:
Independence Parks and Recreation Department
This was the site of the Independence Central High School where Harry S Truman and Bess Wallace graduated in 1901. The original high school building is gone. The site then became Palmer Junior High School where Margaret Truman attended school.