Slack Grocery Building

Slack Grocery Building

Slack Grocery Building

Quick Facts

Location:

211 W Lexington Ave Independence, MO 64050

Significance:

Harry S Truman was announced as the candidate for Eastern District County Judge here.

Designation:

National Historic Landmark

OPEN TO PUBLIC:

No

MANAGED BY:

Privately owned

Upstairs in this building is where the Rural Jackson County Democratic Club would meet. In 1922, Mike Pendergast, who was Boss Tom’s brother, announced that Harry S Truman was the candidate for Eastern District Jackson County Judge.