Alma in Wabaunsee County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post)
Built in 1936
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
1. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post) Marker
This brick building, made possible by donated labor and funds raised by the American Legion and Auxiliary Post #32, was built as a memorial to the Soldiers and Sailors of Wabaunsee County.
Erected by American Legion and Auxiliary Post #32. (Marker Number 9.)
Topics and series. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Military. In addition, it is included in the Kansas, Alma, City of Native Stone series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1936.
Location. 39° 0.872′ N, 96° 17.359′ W. Marker is in Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee County. Memorial is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue (State Highway 99) and 5th Street, on the left when traveling south on Missouri Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 504 Missouri Avenue, Alma KS 66401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Brandt Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Limerick Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabaunsee County Bank and Kinne & Kerans General Merchandise (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Mueller Block (about 600 feet away); Commercial National Bank Block (about 700 feet away);
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Also see . . . Alma Downtown Historic District. National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
2. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post) and Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 13, 2012
3. Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (American Legion Post)
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 410 times since then and 7 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 28, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
