Long ago on independence square (Union, Gentry: professor, books, girl)

[SilverDoc]

[WCHS'59]

Speaking of Lake City, which is on the east edge of the Independence city limits:

During the early 60s, I took a young lady home after dark from some kind of function. She lived on the Lake City reservation as her father was military and might have been the post commander. She asked me to drop her off at a lonely unmanned gate on Truman Road just east of M-7.

I did not even know the gate was there. I was rather concerned but she said she would be fine. I stayed parked with my lights on and saw her insert a key into a lock on the large gate spanning the road. The gate electrically opened and she walked on the road through the gate and then used the key to close the gate behind her. I saw no lights but she said had said she lived down the road not too far. I stayed parked until I could no longer see her and then left hoping she would be okay.

If one views the reservation with Google, there is a family housing area a short(?) distance from that gate.

[WCHS'59]

More on Lake City Army Ammunition Plant:

Housed on 3,935 acres with 374 buildings, 43 magazines, 9 warehouses, 11 igloos and storage capacity of 707,000 square feet.

Hunting and Fishing Harvest Data (I dont know who is allowed to do this):

• 2012- 341 Bass, 516 Bluegill, and 6 Sunfish
• 2011- 95 Does, 32 Bucks, 9 Turkey, 600 Fish
• 2010- 114 Does, 27 Bucks, 3 Turkey

The government per diem rate for temporary duty at Lake City is:
Lodging: $ 107.00 Meals and Incidental Expenses: $56.00 Total: $163.00 per day.

Three military units utilize Lake City Army Ammunition Plant as a training Facility.

1) 325th Medical Detachment
11101 Independence Avenue
Independence, MO 64054

2) Battery D 1st BN 129th FA
2323 S. Crysler Avenue
Independence, MO 64052

2) HHC 1st 138th REGT BN
7000 Ozark Rd
Kansas City, MO 64129

[WCHS'59]

That may be Independence High School at Maple and Pleasant? For some reason, though, no storm drain on this corner.

[MRG Dallas]

Originally Posted by WCHS'59

More on Lake City Army Ammunition Plant:

Housed on 3,935 acres with 374 buildings, 43 magazines, 9 warehouses, 11 igloos and storage capacity of 707,000 square feet.

Hunting and Fishing Harvest Data (I dont know who is allowed to do this):

• 2012- 341 Bass, 516 Bluegill, and 6 Sunfish
• 2011- 95 Does, 32 Bucks, 9 Turkey, 600 Fish
• 2010- 114 Does, 27 Bucks, 3 Turkey

The government per diem rate for temporary duty at Lake City is:
Lodging: $ 107.00 Meals and Incidental Expenses: $56.00 Total: $163.00 per day.

Three military units utilize Lake City Army Ammunition Plant as a training Facility.

1) 325th Medical Detachment
11101 Independence Avenue
Independence, MO 64054

2) Battery D 1st BN 129th FA
2323 S. Crysler Avenue
Independence, MO 64052

2) HHC 1st 138th REGT BN
7000 Ozark Rd
Kansas City, MO 64129

I found out that my GF's birthplace is listed as "Lake City, Mo" Which sorta surprised me as I didn't know that was a recognized "place of birth"

I believe my Mom worked there during WWII, yet that doesn't surprise me as she was a Rosey The Riveter "We Can Do It" type patriot

[WCHS'59]

Originally Posted by MRG Dallas

I found out that my GF's birthplace is listed as "Lake City, Mo" Which sorta surprised me as I didn't know that was a recognized "place of birth"

I believe my Mom worked there during WWII, yet that doesn't surprise me as she was a Rosey The Riveter "We Can Do It" type patriot

Well, the little town of Lake City was just a stone's throw to the north of the reservation on Owens School Road and Heidelberger Road. If your grandfather was born before 1940 he would have to have been born in the town or close to it. The ammunition plant came along that year.

[SilverDoc]

[MRG Dallas]

AHA! I'll have to check that out next time I'm in town

[SilverDoc]

[Mad Anthonie]

I know where the fire was! I'll post stories about it later this evening...