**History of Westport, Kansas City, Missouri**:
– Westport first settled by Reverend Isaac McCoy and family in 1831
– Located approximately three miles south of present-day downtown Kansas City, Missouri
– Formally incorporated in February 1857
– John Calvin McCoy considered the father of Kansas City
– Westport’s Indian trade extended to the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
**Significant Figures in Westport**:
– Alexander Majors, John Calvin McCoy, and Jim Bridger featured in Pioneer Square monument
– Reverend Isaac McCoy settled Westport
– John Calvin McCoy founded Kansas City
– James B. Nutter Sr. developed the historic Nutterville area
– McCoy had supplies landed at Westport’s Landing on the Missouri River
**Influence of Westport on Trade**:
– Westport and Kansas City replaced Independence for traders, trappers, and emigrants
– Town’s prosperity peaked between 1854 and 1860
– Westport’s landing point became popular for trade
– Westport’s trade extended to the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains
– After the Civil War, trade sharply declined, leading to annexation by Kansas City in 1899
**Related Topics to Westport**:
– California Trail and Oregon Trail connected to Westport
– National Register of Historic Places listings in Jackson County
– List of neighborhoods in Kansas City
– St. Pauls Episcopal Day School and Westport High School
– Harris-Kearney House associated with Westport’s history
**References and Bibliography**:
– Kansas City Public Library provides location information
– Various authors contributed to historical accounts of Westport
– Books on Westward Expansion and Catholic beginnings in Kansas City
– Historical sketches of the Battle of Westport
– Books detailing early Kansas City history
Westport is a historic neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Originally an independent town, it was annexed by Kansas City in 1897. It is one of Kansas City's main entertainment districts.
Westport | |
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Neighborhood | |
 Wagon Trail Replica in Westport | |
| Coordinates: 39°3′12″N 94°35′31″W / 39.05333°N 94.59194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Website | https://westportkcmo.com/ |
Westport has a lending library, a branch of the Kansas City Public Library.
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Westport, Kansas City, Missouri:
Westport is a historic neighborhood located in Kansas City, Missouri. It is known for its vibrant nightlife, diverse dining options, and unique shopping experiences. Westport is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering a mix of entertainment, culture, and history.