Galena in Cherokee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
War Memorial
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 21, 2011
1. War Memorial Marker
and to the Spirit of
Sacrifice and Honor of the
Men and Women of
this community who served
our country in all wars
Lest we forget they have
given all for the principles
of democracy
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Religion
Freedom from Want
Freedom from Fear
Erected 1953 by Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 37° 4.507′ N, 94° 38.5′ W. Memorial is in Galena, Kansas, in Cherokee County. It is on 7th Street (State Highway 26/66) west of Wall Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 319 West 7th Street, Galena KS 66739, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this memorial is in Eastern Kansas and specifically in Bleeding Kansas Border War Country. 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 New Spain and also the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gearhead Curios, Galena, Kansas (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome To Galena (about 700 feet away); Mining And Its Impacts (about 700 feet away); Galena Growth And Change (about 700 feet away); Galena Chamber of Commerce, Galena, Kansas (about 700 feet away); Pappy Litch Park, Galena, Kansas
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 21, 2011
2. War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 16, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 587 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 17, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
