El Dorado in Butler County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
1. Signers of the Declaration of Independence
These Courageous Men Signed
The Declaration of Independence
Father of Our County
George Washington
The Voice of Freedom
Patrick Henry
The Pen of Freedom
George Mason
[Signers of the Declaration are listed by State]
With utmost thanks to those who live and die to preserve our freedom
Erected by Commerce Bank.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Signers of the Declaration of Independence series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1776.
Location. 37° 49.036′ N, 96° 51.116′ W. Marker is in El Dorado, Kansas, in Butler County. It is on Central Avenue (State Highway 254) near Gordy Street, on the left when traveling west. Memorial is on the grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 205 West Central Avenue, El Dorado KS 67042, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Kansas, in the Flint Hills, and in Greater Wichita. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. 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 walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial Flagpole (here, next to this marker); Celebration of Freedom Memorial (here, next to this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (within
this page online
Also see . . . The Declaration of Independence. (Submitted on June 9, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
2. Signers of the Declaration of Independence Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
3. Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 3, 2011
4. Signers of the Declaration of Independence
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 867 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 9, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
