Hinge from Liberty Arsenal

Object/Artifact

Clay County Museum & Historical Society

Name/Title

Hinge from Liberty Arsenal

Description

Hand-wrought iron hinge from the Liberty Arsenal (also called the Missouri Depot). Four feet long. Maker unknown. The Boggess family bought the land when the government declared it surplus. The Arsenal was built in 1836.

Context

Given by Boggess Hardware Store

Made/Created

Date made

1836

Location

Display Cabinet

Cabinet 9

Room

Back Display Area