Did you know ...
In 1844, Dr. David Waldo, after having sold a tremendous amount of merchandise in Santa Fe and Chihuahua, Mexico, returned to Independence with a fortune in gold and silver. He invested in more real estate in Jackson County and in a bank in Independence. On March 27, 1849 after returning to Independence from the Mexican War, Captain David Waldo of Company A, first Regiment Missouri Mounted Volunteers, married Miss Eliza Jane Norris of Culpeper Courthouse, Virginia. David and Eliza Waldo had five children: William Waldo, Olivia Waldo Hinkle, David Waldo, Minnie Waldo Hill and Lula Waldo Sloan.
Submitted by: Betty Tillotson
Waldo Area Business Association Historian
"Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" Comes to Waldo
One of our very own has made it to the big time. Swagger, 8431 Wornall Rd., will be featured on the July 19th episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on the Food Network. Stop in and experience for yourself the specialties that are featured at this hot Waldo restaurant and bar located just north of 85th and Wornall Rd.