Truman Road
| Former name(s) | 15th Street |
|---|---|
| Namesake | Harry S. Truman |
| Maintained by | MoDOT, City of Kansas City, City of Independence |
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri, Independence, Missouri, Jackson County, Missouri |
| Coordinates | 39°5′38.6″N 94°25′23.8″W / 39.094056°N 94.423278°W |
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Truman Road, originally 15th Street, is a major east/west road located in Jackson County, Missouri. Its original numerical designation is common in the street grid of Kansas City, Missouri. On January 20, 1949, 15th Street was renamed in honor of Harry S. Truman, the 33rd U.S. President, because it passes east through his hometown of Independence. This dual naming persists in planning documents and local references. It serves Kansas City and Independence, and eastern unincorporated Jackson County.