Parsons in Labette County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

World War II Memorial

They Sought No Glory But Their Country's Good

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2010

1. World War II Memorial

Inscription. In memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice in defense of their country in World War II. We Honor All

Erected 1950 by Citizens of Parsons, Kansas, and Gold Star Mothers.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II.

Location. 37° 20.382′ N, 95° 15.64′ W. Marker is in Parsons, Kansas, in Labette County. Memorial is at the intersection of Broadway and 17th Street, on the left when traveling east on Broadway. Monument is on the southwest grounds of the municipal building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Parsons KS 67357, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carnegie Library (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Peace Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. one mile away); Oak Grove & the Osage Trail (approx. 6.4 miles away); Oak Grove School District No. 20 (approx. 6.4 miles away); Oak Grove School (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Parsons.

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World War II Memorial Eagle Engraving image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2010

2. World War II Memorial Eagle Engraving

Symbol of the United States of America

Tank on World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2010

3. Tank on World War II Memorial

Honoring the Land Forces

Ship on World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2010

4. Ship on World War II Memorial

Honoring the Sea Forces

Plane on World War II Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2010

5. Plane on World War II Memorial

Honoring the Air Forces

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., December 26, 2010

6. World War II Memorial

Municipal Building in background

Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 509 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 8, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.