Bostian House

This was the home of William Bostian, a postmaster of Independence.  Bess Wallace often watched over the Bostian children.  William's son, Kenneth, served with Harry Truman in World War I.  602 N. Delaware, Independence, MO.  Looking west.  May 16, 2013.

Site of Bess Truman's Childhood Home (Existing Burr Oak Tree)

The burr oak tree is at the site of the Wallace home from 1887 to 1903. Bess frequently played under this oak tree as a child.  Looking west.  May 16, 2013.

First Presbyterian Church

Looking West. May 14, 2013

Looking Southwest. May 14, 2013.

100 N. Pleasant Street, Independence, MO. The First Presbyterian Church congregation dates from 1826. The church neither divided nor closed in the Civil War. Designed in 1888 by Nier, Hogg and Byram of Kansas City, MO. Harry S. Truman first met Bess Wallace here in Sunday School in 1892.

The Minor House

The Minor House. 314 N. Spring Street, Independence, MO. Looking west. May 11, 2013.

Flournoy - Wallace House

During the 1830s the north (left) half of this farmhouse was built for a member of the Flournoy family. Reuben Wallace, a fine furniture maker, added the south (right) half and the porch in the 1850s. Reuben Wallace was the great uncle of Bess Wallace Truman. Located at 825 N. Main St., Independence, MO. Looking East. May 9, 2013.