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President:  Harry Truman

Start Point:  Independence - 10km Walk (YR032) Jan 2-Dec 31

Sponsoring Club:  AVA-0644, Pace Setters Volkssport Club

History Lesson:  Route is on city streets and sidewalks with a couple of low-grade hills. It goes past Truman's Home and other interesting and historic landmarks.

President:  Zachary Taylor, Ulysess S. Grant, Jimmy Carter

Start Point:  Lemay - 11km Walk (YR0916) Jan 2-Dec 31

Sponsoring Club:  AVA-0466, Missouri Marching Mules

History Lesson:  The first check point on the trail is Jefferson Barracks. Established in 1826 as the country’s first “Infantry School of Practice,” served as a major military installation until 1946. Named in honor of former President Thomas Jefferson, the post played an important role in westward expansion. Jefferson Barracks served as a gathering point for troops and supplies bound for service in the Mexican War, Civil War, various Indian conflicts, Spanish-American War, Philippine War, World War I and World War II. Jefferson Barracks also served as the first Army Air Corps basic training site. Stephan W. Kearny, Zachary Taylor, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, U.S. Grant, William T. Sherman and Philip Sheridan were a few of the famous Americans to serve at Jefferson Barracks. The second checkpoint, the plaque states that the Chapel was dedicated by Jimmy Carter in 1978.

President:  Harry Truman

Start Point:  Lamar - 10km Walk (YR0514) Jan 15-Dec 31

Sponsoring Club:  AVA-0765, Dogwood Trailblazers

History Lesson:   Trail goes through city park, residential, shopping area, and by Harry S. Truman's birthplace.

Updated April 29, 2005