Last updated: October 26, 2022
Place
Trinity Episcopal Church of Independence
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
409 N Liberty St, Independence, MO 64050
Significance:
Where Harry and Bess got married.
Designation:
National Historic Landmark
OPEN TO PUBLIC:
No
MANAGED BY:
Privately owned
Harry and Bess got married in Trinity Episcopal Church on Saturday, June 28, 1919. The church was full of their family and friends. Bess wore a white georgette crepe dress, white picture hat, and carried a bouquet of roses. Harry wore a grey checked three-piece suit made by his friend Ted Marks He wore Army pince-nez glasses. Bess walked down the aisle with her brother Frank Wallace. After the ceremony, they had a reception in the yard of 219 N Delaware.