Hays in Ellis County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Fort Hays State University War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
1. Fort Hays State University War Memorial Marker (front)
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
This memorial is dedicated to those of the Fort Hays State University family who have fought and died in the service of their country, and to our university's continuing pursuit of a humane knowledge that will bring us peace.
October 10, 1998
Fort Hays State University was established June 23, 1902, on the former federal military reservation from which it takes its name. An earlier memorial to the university's World War I veterans has been preserved within the limestone panels of this memorial, which was commissioned as part of the five-year celebration of the university's centennial anniversary.
Erected 1998 by Fort Hays State University.
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Education • War, World I. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #34 Dwight D. Eisenhower series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 23, 1947.
Location. 38° 52.361′ N, 99° 20.423′ W. Marker is in Hays, Kansas, in Ellis County. Monument is between Picken and Sheridan Halls on the Fort Hays State University campus,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sheriff Bardsley's Home (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Sporting Palace (approx. 0.4 miles away); Union Pacific House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Jim Curry’s Restaurant (approx. 0.4 miles away); White's Barber Shop (approx. 0.4 miles away); Cy Goddard’s Dance Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Santa Fe Mail Company Depot (approx. 0.4 miles away); Kansas Pacific Depot (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hays.
Also see . . .
1. Fort Hays State University. (Submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Fort Hays State Historic Site. (Submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
2. Fort Hays State University War Memorial Marker (back)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
3. Fort Hays State University War Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
4. Fort Hays State University War Memorial Detail
Credits. This page was last revised on September 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
