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Great Bend in Barton County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Civil War Memorial
Lest We Forget
 
Civil War Memorial Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
1. Civil War Memorial
Looking north toward Broadway
 
Inscription.

Erected and dedicated by
Ira D. Brougher
Department Commander
to
Pap Thomas Post No. 52
Grand Army of the Republic
Department of Kansas
Veterans of the War of
1861 - 1865

[Honor Roll of Post No. 52 Members]

[Honor Roll of Commanders]

 
Erected 1915 by Department of Kansas, Grand Army of the Republic.
 
Location. 38° 21.969′ N, 98° 45.868′ W. Marker is in Great Bend, Kansas, in Barton County. Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Main Street (U.S. 281), on the right when traveling east on Broadway. Click for map. Monument is on the north grounds of the county courthouse. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1400 Main Street, Great Bend KS 67530, United States of America.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Streetscape (within shouting distance of this marker); ATSF Locomotive No. 3416 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Site of Fort Zarah (approx. 2.7 miles away); Fort Zarah (approx. 2.8 miles away); Van Wingerden's Crew (approx. 4.8 miles away); Welch's Wolves (approx. 4.8 miles away); Rover Boys Express (approx. 4.8 miles away); Pacific Queen Z-35 (approx. 4.8 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Great Bend.
 
Civil War Memorial Dedication Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
2. Civil War Memorial Dedication
 
 
Civil War Memorial Commanders Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
3. Civil War Memorial Commanders
 
 
Civil War Memorial Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
4. Civil War Memorial
Post No. 52 Roster, 1915
 
 
Civil War Memorial Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
5. Civil War Memorial
Post No. 52 Roster, 1915
 
 
Civil War Memorial Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
6. Civil War Memorial
Post No. 52 Roster, 1915
 
 
Civil War Memorial Statue Photo, Click for full size
By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
7. Civil War Memorial Statue
 
Credits. This page originally submitted on September 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas. This page has been viewed 114 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on September 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Fort Scott, Kansas.
 
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