Olathe in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Bicentennial Time Capsule
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
1. Bicentennial Time Capsule Marker
Beneath this stone is buried a capsule containing papers and items used in celebrating the American Revolution Bicentennial in Johnson County, Kansas. Placed on this Thanksgiving Eve November 24, 1976 A.D. by the Johnson County Bicentennial Committee.
"The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty and the destiny of the Republican model of government, are justly considered as deeply, perhaps as finally staked, on the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people."
George Washington, April 3, 1789
This capsule is to be opened by county officials January 1, 2076 and the contents made available to the citizens of Johnson County as they plan the celebration of our nation's Tricentennial.
Erected 1976 by Johnson County Bicentennial Committee.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington, the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration, and the Time Capsules series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is January 1, 1981.
Location. 38° 52.944′ N, 94° 49.223′ W. Marker is in Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson County. Marker is on Kansas Avenue north
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Children of the Trails (within shouting distance of this marker); Santa Fe Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Home For Christmas (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); R.R. Osborne Plaza (about 600 feet away); President Franklin Delano Roosevelt Makes a Whistle-stop in Olathe (about 700 feet away); Olathe World War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); Olathe Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.9 miles away); Elvira Beckwith (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olathe.
Also see . . . Johnson County, Kansas, Official Website. (Submitted on October 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
2. Bicentennial Time Capsule and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., September 1, 2013
3. Bicentennial Time Capsule and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
