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Jefferson City in Cole County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
 

The Gift

 
 
The Gift Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 24, 2024
1. The Gift Marker
Inscription. Harry H. Adrian and Roger J. Adrian purchased from Cole County "an island not yet there" on March 9, 1967

On October 25, 1974 Harry H. and Teresa L. Adrian and Roger J. and Judith A. Adrian gave "Adrian's Island" to the City of Jefferson
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is March 9, 1967.
 
Location. 38° 34.757′ N, 92° 10.094′ W. Marker is in Jefferson City, Missouri, in Cole County. Marker can be reached from West Capitol Avenue. Marker is at Deborah Cooper Park at Adrian's Island. To access the park, you must take the Missouri Bicentennial Bridge, which starts near the Veterans Memorial area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 130 W Capitol Ave, Jefferson City MO 65101, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Adrian's Island (here, next to this marker); Lewis and Clark Expedition (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Missouri Governor's Mansion (about 800 feet away); Missouri Petroleum Marketers and Convenience Store Association (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Corps of Discovery in the Jefferson City Area (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Missouri River Valley as a Transportation Corridor (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corps of Discovery
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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Jefferson City Greenway: (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jefferson City.
 
Adrian's Island Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, June 24, 2024
2. Adrian's Island Marker
Marker is at Deborah Cooper Park at Adrian's Island.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 49 times since then. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2024, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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