Picture Courtesy of Jim Kuntz

Thomas Hart Benton was born at 211 East McKinney St. Neosho, on April 15, 1889. The son of Congressman, M.E. Benton, and Grand Nephew of Missouri's 1st Senator, Thomas Hart Benton.

Tom's early years were shaped by listening to court house politicians and on campaign trips with his father. His memories of those years and observations of rural America greatly influenced his painting.

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Jim Kuntz: ... The "star" on the marker is graffiti, not part of the marker. 1 May 31, 2007

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