Camp Funston in Fort Riley in Geary County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Funston Monument
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 3, 2010
1. Funston Monument Marker
Inscription.
Funston Monument. . This monument, erected in December 1918, is dedicated to the men who trained at Camp Funston during World War I. Between the fall of 1917 and November 1918, approximately 50,000 soldiers received their basic training at this camp. These soldiers formed the 10th, 89th and part of the 92nd Division. General Leonard Wood, commander of this camp, ordered construction of this stone monument as a remembrance and tribute to their service and sacrifice.
This monument, erected in December 1918, is dedicated to the men who trained at Camp Funston during World War I. Between the fall of 1917 and November 1918, approximately 50,000 soldiers received their basic training at this camp. These soldiers formed the 10th, 89th and part of the 92nd Division. General Leonard Wood, commander of this camp, ordered construction of this stone monument as a remembrance and tribute to their service and sacrifice.
Erected 1918.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, World I. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1918.
Location. 39° 6.2′ N, 96° 44.017′ W. Marker is in Fort Riley, Kansas, in Geary County. It is in Camp Funston. Marker is on Huebner Road east of E Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fort Riley KS 66442, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Camp Funston (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ogden (approx. 1.4 miles away); Veteran's Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Capitol of Kansas (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named First Capitol of Kansas (approx. 2 miles away); Locomotive "6072"
To the men who trained at Funston for the Great War
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 3, 2010
4. Funston Monument Marker
Photographed By Lee Hattabaugh, March 3, 2010
5. Funston Monument Marker
Location sign out on Huebner Road.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. This page has been viewed 1,416 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2010, by Lee Hattabaugh of Capshaw, Alabama. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.