Brook Creek in Lawrence in Douglas County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Citizens Memorial Monument
Photographed By Thomas Onions, January 5, 2008
1. Citizens Memorial Monument Marker
Front of Marker
the one hundred and fifty citizens
who defenseless fell
victims to the inhuman ferocity of border
guerrillas led by the infamous Quantrell
in his raid upon Lawrence.
August 21st, 1863.
Erected May 30, 1895
(Back Inscription):
City Clerks office and in the
records of the State Historical Society in Topeka.
Erected 1895 by Lawrence Monument Association.
Topics. This historical marker and monument is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil. A significant historical date for this entry is May 30, 1895.
Location. 38° 57.479′ N, 95° 12.721′ W. Marker is in Lawrence, Kansas, in Douglas County. It is in Brook Creek. Marker is at the intersection of Oak Hill Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Oak Hill Avenue. This memorial is at the bottom of the hill of section 2 across the street from the Senator James Lane Headstone. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1605 Oak HIll Avenue, Lawrence KS 66044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grand Army of the Republic Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish-American War Memorial (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Arthur C. "Dutch" Lonborg
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Also see . . .
1. A Most Unusual Gathering. This is a website from the Kansas State Historical Society on a Victim's reunion in 1913. Information on the Memorial is on page 5. (Submitted on June 19, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
2. Oak Hill Cemetery. Official City link to the Cemetery with information regarding the memorial. (Submitted on June 20, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
3. Lawrence Massacre. This is the Wikipedia document on the Lawrence Massacre. (Submitted on June 20, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Photographed By Thomas Onions, January 5, 2008
2. Citizens Memorial Monument Marker
The back of the Citizen's Memorial
Photographed By Thomas Onions, January 5, 2008
3. Senator James H. Lane
Senator James Lane Headstone. James Lane was one of the main targets of William Quantrill's Lawrence raid. Senator Lane happened to be in Lawrence during the massacre and escaped into a cornfield where he survived.
Photographed By Thomas Onions, January 5, 2008
4. City Flag of Lawrence
Note the Phoenix rising from the ashes and year of 1863 within the Seal in the middle.
Photographed By Thomas Onions, May 9, 2010
5. Citizens Memorial Monument Marker
John Speer headstone in Oak Hill Cemetery. This headstone is west of the Citizen's memorial and southwest and down the hill from the James Lane headstone. John Speer was the editor of the Lawrence Republican at the time of the raid as was on Quntrill's "death list". Speer lost two sons in the raid.
Photographed By Thomas Onions, May 9, 2010
6. Citizens Memorial Monument Marker
Louis Carpenter marker -
born Dec. 14, 1829,
Killed in the Lawrence Raid
August 21, 1863
Louis Carpenter was a judge in Douglas County and, according to Wikipedia, was the highest ranking civic leader killed in the Massacre.
born Dec. 14, 1829,
Killed in the Lawrence Raid
August 21, 1863
Louis Carpenter was a judge in Douglas County and, according to Wikipedia, was the highest ranking civic leader killed in the Massacre.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,408 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 19, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 4. submitted on June 20, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. 5, 6. submitted on May 9, 2010, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
