Topeka in Shawnee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Kansas Veterans' Memorial
who lost their lives while serving
in the Armed Forces of the United States
May their Sacrifices serve as a Reminder
of the Duties, Responsibilities,
and Obligations of every Citizen of
our Great State and Nation
Erected by State of Kansas.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 39° 2.824′ N, 95° 40.708′ W. Marker is in Topeka, Kansas, in Shawnee County. Marker is on SW 10th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is along the walk leading to the southwest entrance of the Kansas State Capitol. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka KS 66612, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Freedom Tree (a few steps from this marker); Crime Victims' Rights Tree (a few steps from this marker); Kansas Veterans' Walk (within shouting distance of this marker); Governor Landon's Acceptance (within shouting distance of this marker); Charles Curtis (within shouting distance of this marker); The Capitol Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kansas History (about 300 feet away); The Governor's Plaque (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Topeka.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 480 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3, 4. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. 5, 6. submitted on September 9, 2011, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 7. submitted on April 7, 2022, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California.