Near McPherson in McPherson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kansas Honors the 35th Infantry Division
Thirty-Fifth Division
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 16, 2022
1. Kansas Honors the 35th Infantry Division Marker
The 35th Infantry Division was composed principally of Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska National Guard, and served with distinction in both World Wars. The 35th Infantry Division was organized on August 5, 1917, and disbanded March 31, 1963. And is memorialized in Europe where in World War I, it participated in the battles of Vosges Mountains, St Mihel, and the Meuse-Argonne and was in position for recapture of Verdun when the armistice ending the war was signed.
In World War II the division landed in Normandy. Participated in capturing St. Lo, and was selected as the spearhead infantry division to accompany the units of the Third United States Army in the 1600 mile combat dash across France, including the campaign of Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe at the end of World War II, it was one of the most advanced divisions in the American Army and nearest to Berlin.
It is fitting and proper that the name and the exploits of the 35th Division and the heroic sons of Kansas who served in it, be memorialized in Kansas.
The 36th Division Association
this page online
Erected by the State of Kansas.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II. A significant historical date for this entry is March 31, 1963.
Location. 38° 28.911′ N, 97° 37.22′ W. Marker is near McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson County. Memorial is on Interstate 135 at milepost 68, on the left when traveling north. Located at the McPherson Rest Area (Northbound & Southbound access). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McPherson KS 67460, 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. Purple Heart Trail in Kansas (here, next to this marker); The Mormon Battalion at McPherson, Kansas (approx. 0.3 miles away); Runbeck Mill (approx. 6˝ miles away); Smoky Valley Roller Mills (approx. 6˝ miles away); Otto Johnson (approx. 6˝ miles away); The Teichgraeber-Runbeck House (approx. 6˝ miles away); Sweadal 1869 (approx. 6˝ miles away); Steve W. Train (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in McPherson.
Regarding Kansas Honors the 35th Infantry Division.
Kansas Code:
68-1013. Designation of part of federal-interstate highway 35 as the 35th Infantry Division Memorial Highway. That portion of federal-interstate highway No. 35 which traverses
Photographed By Mark Hilton, June 16, 2022
2. Kansas Honors the 35th Infantry Division Marker on far right.
History: L. 1963, ch. 336, § 1; June 30.
Also see . . . Wikipedia article on the 35th Infantry Division. (Submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.)
Additional commentary.
1. President Truman in the 35th Infantry Division.
The 34th President of the United States, Harry Truman, was a Captain during WWI with the 35th Infantry Division. He commanded soldiers at the Vosges Mountains and Meuse-Argonne campaigns.
— Submitted May 14, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama. This page has been viewed 171 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 14, 2023, by Mark Hilton of Montgomery, Alabama.
