Local Amenities
The Coalition of Historical Trekkers
National Gathering
April 2008
Lodging
Comfort Inn 210 Jefferson St., Grain Valley, MO (816) 847-2700
Travelodge 105 Sunny Lane Drive, Grain Valley, MO (816) 224-3420
Courtyard by Marriott Kansas City East 1500 NE Coronado, Blue Springs, MO (816) 228-8100
Groceries
Roger's Thriftway 12 E Monroe St, Buckner, MO (816) 650-5662
Casey's General Store 200 E Monroe St, Buckner, MO (816) 249-3900
Banks
First National Bank 100 S Hudson St, Buckner, MO (816) 650-3171
Restaurants
Sonic Drive-In 118 E US Highway 24, Buckner, MO (816) 650-6906
Maxwell's Drive-In 8 N Central St, Buckner, MO (816) 650-5626
Misty's Restaurant, 30 E Us Highway 24, Buckner, MO (816)-650-5797
Hawg Shed Bar-B-Q, 8 N Central St. Buckner, MO 64016 (816)-650-5626
Subway Subs, 2 East Monroe, Buckner MO 816-249-9194
Independence, MO is located 9 miles West of Buckner on Hwy. 24. It is a town of more than 112,000. There are numerous services including grocery stores, banks, motels, gas and service stations, and restaurants.
Emergency Contact Information
The regular fort number (816-650-5737) rings directly to the timeshack & there is an answering machine on it. They check messages several times daily. JACO Park Rangers, 816-578-4390. They're on Duty from 7:00am to 11:00pm.
Jackson County Sheriff Department, (816) 524-4302. 24 hours
Buckner Medical Services 333 S Hudson St, Buckner, MO (816) 249-6600
Updated 1 -9 -2008