Columbus in Platte County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
In Memory of Veterans
1898 - 1902
Philippine Insurrection
Boxer Rebellion
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, Spanish-American.
Location. 41° 25.314′ N, 97° 22.123′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Nebraska, in Platte County. Marker is on 33rd Avenue (U.S. 30/81) near 6th Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is at the entrance to Pawnee Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus NE 68601, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); United Methodist Church Bell (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. Michael's Catholic Church Bell (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named United Methodist Church Bell (about 300 feet away); Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bell (about 300 feet away); St. Mary's Catholic Church Bell (about 300 feet away); North Branch, Oregon Trail (about 300 feet away); The Columbus Quincentenary Belltower (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 516 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.