Warrensburg in Johnson County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Old Drum
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
1. Old Drum Marker
on Sept. 27, 1870
Senator George Graham Vest
delivered his
"Eulogy to a Dog"
Erected by Friends of Christian Emil Schwensen 1897-1968.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1876.
Location. 38° 45.967′ N, 93° 45.02′ W. Marker is in Warrensburg, Missouri, in Johnson County. Marker is on Main Street south of Gay Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the Old Courthouse grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 308 North Main Street, Warrensburg MO 64093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Johnson County's Old Courthouse (a few steps from this marker); Senator George Graham Vest (a few steps from this marker); Tribute to the Dog (within shouting distance of this marker); Francis Marion Cockrell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Passing of the Old Backhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Public Square (within shouting distance of this marker); Welcome to Blind Boone Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); John William Boone (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Warrensburg.
Also see . . .
this page online
1. George Graham Vest's Tribute to the Dog. Great Speeches Collection website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. George Graham Vest. Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress website entry (Submitted on July 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
2. Old Drum Marker
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., June 20, 2015
3. Old Drum Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 408 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 12, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
