Lyons in Rice County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Civil War and Veterans Memorial
"Lest We Forget"
— All Gave Some - Some Gave All —
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
1. Civil War and Veterans Memorial
Defenders of our Union
1861 - 1865
Dedicated to the
honor and sacrifice of our
men and women
who served our country
in war and peace
Erected 1918 by Rice County.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • War, US Civil • War, Vietnam • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.
Location. 38° 20.852′ N, 98° 12.212′ W. Marker is in Lyons, Kansas, in Rice County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 56) and East Avenue South, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lyons KS 67554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Rice County Historical Mural (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Workman Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Santa Fe Trail (approx. 1.4 miles away); Cow Creek Station (approx. 3.9 miles away); Coronado and Quivira
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
2. Civil War and Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
3. Civil War and Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
4. Civil War and Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 20, 2012
5. Civil War and Veterans Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 545 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 9, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
