Owens - McCoy House
Early pioneer and Santa Fe Trail entrepreneur, Samuel Combs Owens, operated trading posts in partnership with others on Independence Square, and in Lexington and Liberty, Missouri.The original portion of the Owens-McCoy House was constructed in 1840 by Owens, one of the first Jackson County Clerks from 1827,and a prominent Santa Fe Trail merchant,
financier and contract freighter for the U.S. Army. Owens was also one of the original incorporators who founded the Town of Kansas in 1838, which was later re-named Kansas City.
Thanks to:
David W. Jackson
Owens - McCoy House
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Thanks to:
David W. Jackson
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The Owens-McCoy House is currently a private residence.
Thanks to:
David W. Jackson