Salina in Saline County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The Old Mule-Skinner

1887 - 1987

— Sculptor Dr. Richard Bergen —

The Old Mule-Skinner Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012

1. The Old Mule-Skinner Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In the U.S. Army of long ago, the mule-skinner was the wagon driver who was dedicated to the job of getting supplies through to the fighting men in the field. The Mule-Skinner Club of St. John's Military School was organized in 1967.

Through the support of the Mule-Skinners, the purposes for which St. John's was founded will never falter.

This sculpture, dedicated 14 August 1987, is a gift of the Mule-Skinner Club to commemorate St. John's Centennial.

Col. Keith G. Duckers, President

Erected 1987 by SJMS Mule-Skinners Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Military • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1967.

Location. 38° 51.747′ N, 97° 36.542′ W. Marker is in Salina, Kansas, in Saline County. Marker can be reached from the Campus Teardrop north of the intersection of Santa Fe and Otis Avenues. Monument is on the grounds of St. John's Military School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 110 West Otis Avenue, Salina KS 67401, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lt. Col. Paul H. Kellogg, USMC (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Keith G. Duckers (within shouting distance of this marker); Col., The Rev'd R.L. Clem (within shouting distance of this marker); Col. James B. Irwin (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Barnabus Hospital Portico Columns (within shouting distance of this marker); St. John's Military School Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dennis Gerard Pugh (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Hall (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salina.

Also see . . . St. John's Military School. (Submitted on February 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

The Old Mule-Skinner Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012

2. The Old Mule-Skinner Monument

The Old Mule-Skinner Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., April 30, 2012

3. The Old Mule-Skinner Statue

Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 718 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 20, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.