Pittsburg in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Dr. Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 5, 2012

1. Dr. Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Built for the enjoyment of all
the citizens of Pittsburg
Dedicated on June 8th 1999.

Dr. Paul Bannon Leffler practiced medicine in Pittsburg from 1945 to 1977.
He lived the Rotary Motto
"Service Above Self"

Erected 1999 by City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg Rotary Club.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1831.

Location. 37° 24.658′ N, 94° 42.995′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Kansas, in Crawford County. Marker is at the intersection of 4th Street (State Highway 126) and Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling west on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Pittsburg KS 66762, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Weir - Pittsburg Coalfield (approx. half a mile away); Southeast Kansas Coal Mining (approx. half a mile away); Frontenac, Kansas

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(approx. half a mile away); The Weir-Pittsburg Coal Field in Cherokee County (approx. half a mile away); Wilkinson Coal Company (approx. half a mile away); Alexander Howat (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Freedom Tree (approx. 0.6 miles away); All American Veterans (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pittsburg.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 5, 2012

2. Dr. Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park Marker

To left of sign in distance

Dr. Paul B. Leffler Relief on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 5, 2012

3. Dr. Paul B. Leffler Relief on Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 8, 2020. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 388 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 17, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.