Fort Scott in Bourbon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
20th Century Veterans' Memorial
Photographed by Thomas Onions, January 17, 2009
1. 20th Century Veterans' Memorial Marker
Closeup of the text
as our defender,
in battle our protector,
and in death, a reminder
that Liberty is still
our greatest Strength.
Dedicated in honor
of all who served
in the Armed Forces
of our Country
in the 20th Century
Duty Honor Country
Erected 1990 by American Legion Posts 25 & 30 Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1165 Disabled American Veterans Chapter 6 Order of the Purple Heart.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 50.585′ N, 94° 42.444′ W. Marker is in Fort Scott, Kansas, in Bourbon County. It is at the intersection of Old Fort Boulevard and North National, on the left when traveling north on Old Fort Boulevard. This marker is in Skubitz Plaza just southeast of the old Blockhouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 104 N National Ave, Fort Scott KS 66701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker and memorial is in Eastern Kansas and in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Fort Scott (within shouting distance of this marker); Medal of Honor
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Also see . . . Fort Scott, Kansas. This is the Official Link to the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce. (Submitted on July 30, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas.)
Photographed by Thomas Onions, January 17, 2009
2. 20th Century Veterans' Memorial Marker
Photographed by Thomas Onions, January 17, 2009
3. 20th Century Veterans' Memorial Marker
Dedication and some of the names behind the main marker.
Photographed by Thomas Onions, January 17, 2009
4. 20th Century Veterans' Memorial Marker
Names on the stone behind the main marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. This page has been viewed 1,145 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 30, 2009, by Thomas Onions of Olathe, Kansas. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
