Laclede, Missouri: General "Blackjack" Pershing Birthplace
Gen. John J. "Blackjack" Pershing commanded the U.S. Army in World War I. His boyhood home has a statue of him on its lawn. We list Pershing mainly because his popularity resulted in numerous tributes, monuments, parks, buildings...even weapons named after him. A state funeral riderless horse was named "Black Jack."
- Address:
- Pershing Drive, Laclede, MO
- Directions:
- On the west side of Pershing Drive, just north of Worlow St. Signs mark the way from US Hwy 36.
Results 1 to 2 of 2...
Visitor Tips and News About General "Blackjack" Pershing Birthplace
Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.
In addition to the statue and the home there is a new, expanded museum about two blocks away, with tours of the house available. The museum is fully open but some displays are temporary and are being built-out with permanent exhibits. The curator is knowledgeable. Free, but donations are appreciated.
[Clark W, 10/08/2024]
The birthplace town of General Pershing offers tours of the grounds and beautifully furnished interior of his boyhood home. There is also a larger-than-life bronze statue of Pershing, along with some historical information.
[Bob Bowman, 07/28/2012]Nearby Offbeat Places
Maxie: the World's Largest Goose, Sumner, MO - 10 mi.
Walt Disney Dreaming Tree and Barn, Marceline, MO - 13 mi.
Walt Disney Hometown Museum, Marceline, MO - 13 mi.Latest Tips Across Roadside America
Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.
Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!
Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.
Gen. John J. "Blackjack" Pershing commanded the U.S. Army in World War I. He once described his hometown as "a place no one just happens by." It's an hour's drive from the nearest interstate and has a population of 400. Oct. 2014: Photo added.