Newkirk in Kay County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Kay County War Memorial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

1. Kay County War Memorial

Inscription.
"...that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth."
Abraham Lincoln

We Are Young. We Have Died.
Remember Us.

Whether our lives and our deaths were for peace and a new hope or for nothing, we cannot say; it is you who must say this.

We Were Young. We Have Died.
Remember Us......
Archibald MacLeish

....let us never forget the costly sacrifice they have laid upon the Altar of Freedom.
Abraham Lincoln

[Roll of Honored Dead]

Dedicated November 11, 1991

Erected 1991.

Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #16 Abraham Lincoln series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 11, 1807.

Location. 36° 52.854′ N, 97° 3.242′ W. Marker is in Newkirk, Oklahoma, in Kay County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S.

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77) and 8th Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Monument is on the east grounds of the county courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 South Main Street, Newkirk OK 74647, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker and memorial is in the American South,

specifically 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 territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and Cherokee Outlet.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Revolutionary War Patriots (a few steps from this marker); Land of Hope (within shouting distance of this marker); African-Americans (within shouting distance of this marker); Kay County Abstract Building (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); City Hall & Opera House (about 500 feet away); Red Rose Garden Club (about 500 feet away); Newkirk (about 500 feet away); Oklahoma State Centennial 1907 - 2007 (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newkirk.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

2. Kay County War Memorial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

3. Kay County War Memorial

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

4. Kay County War Memorial

Kay County War Memorial Honored Dead image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

5. Kay County War Memorial Honored Dead

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 683 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 21, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.