Poplar Bluff in Butler County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Pvt. Billie Gene Kanell
Pvt. Billie Gene Kanell
35th Infantry Regiment
25th Infantry Division - Company I
Korean War
Awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor
and to all the servicemen
of Butler County Missouri
who made the supreme sacrifice
for democracy
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. In addition, it is included in the Medal of Honor Recipients series list.
Location. 36° 45.407′ N, 90° 23.555′ W. Marker is in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, in Butler County. Marker is at the intersection of West Pine Street (U.S. 60) and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on West Pine Street. Located on the northwest corner of the Butler County courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Poplar Bluff MO 63901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 6 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Poplar Bluff (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Brick Streets (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Presbyterian Church USA (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Poplar Bluff (about 500 feet away); Poplar Bluff Historic Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Town Poplar Bluff (approx. 0.4 miles away).
Credits. This page was last revised on November 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia. This page has been viewed 922 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 25, 2010, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.