Olathe in Johnson County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
A tribute to Gold Star Families and Relatives who sacrificed a Loved One for our Freedom
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
1. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument Marker
Plaque on ground:
This monument honors, recognizes and serves Gold Star Families and the legacy of their Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Homeland panel depicts images representing Kansas, the Sunflower State, which is home to many military and Gold Star Families, it's our people, it's our family, it's our Freedom. As the geographic center of the 48 contiguous states, Kansas was the hub for numerous Old West Trails in the westward migration, including the Santa Fe, California and Oregon trails. More than 114 miles of historic trails ran through Johnson County, one of the first 33 counties created in 1855 when Kansas was still a territory until statehood in 1861. Olathe has been the county seat of Johnson County since 1858.
The Family panel, featuring a joyous boy welcoming home his father in uniform, represents the uniquely brave spirit of our Military families who provide support to their Loved Ones serving in our Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The Patriot panel shows the raising of the America Flag on Iwo Jima,
this page online
The Sacrifice panel represents the sacrifices made by our Gold Star Families by the loss of their Loved One while in service to our country. Traditionally, the flag from their Loved One's casket is carefully folded into the symbolic tricorn shape and presented as a keepsake to the next of kin.
The Silhouette represents a saluting service member to symbolize the void created by the loss and legacy of the Loved Ones who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
This monument is dedicated on behalf of all Gold Star Families in Kansas and the Woody Williams Foundation.
Erected 2020.
Topics and series. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Gold Star Families series list.
Location. 38° 52.087′ N, 94° 49.042′ W. Monument is in Olathe, Kansas, in Johnson County. It can be reached from the intersection of South Harrison Street and East Old
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
2. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Plaque on the bottom
Regionally, this memorial monument is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Greater Kansas City. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, on the Southern Plains, and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor. 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 one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: POW-MIA (here, next to this marker); The Four Chaplains (within shouting distance of this marker); Revolutionary War Patriots (within shouting distance of this marker); Stanley T. Adams (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Children of the Trails (approx. one mile away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. one mile away); Bicentennial Time Capsule (approx. one mile away); R.R. Osborne Plaza (approx. 1.1
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
3. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
More about this monument. Memorial was dedicated on September 25, 2020.
Also see . . . Olathe KS Gold Star Families Memorial. QR code on the bottom of the plaque links directly to the Woody Williams Foundation website. (Submitted on October 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, September 21, 2026
4. Gold Star Families Memorial Monument
Located at Veterans Memorial Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on October 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
