Independence, Missouri: Truman Mopped Floors Here
Bronze plaque at still-open soda fountain states that young future President Harry S Truman once mopped floors here for three dollars a week.
Clinton's Soda Fountain
- Address:
- 100 W. Maple Ave., Independence, MO
- Directions:
- Clinton's Soda Fountain. Downtown, on the northwest corner of W. Maple Ave. and N. Main St.
- Hours:
- M-Sa 11-8 (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 816-833-2046
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Historic soda fountain serving phosphates, ice cream, nachos, and "cake shakes" (cake is blended into the shake). Future President Harry S Truman worked at an ice cream shop at the same location. There is memorabilia (including a handwritten letter from Truman to his former employers) on site.
[Jennifer Kefer, 08/07/2024]
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