Pittsburg in Crawford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Garden of Memories Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 7, 2010
1. Garden of Memories Veterans Memorial
men & women who have
served to protect our
freedom
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1996
Erected 1996 by Garden of Memories.
Topics. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Cemeteries & Burial Sites. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1818.
Location. 37° 30.509′ N, 94° 42.402′ W. Marker is in Pittsburg, Kansas, in Crawford County. Monument is in the Garden of Memories cemetery veterans section, off US Highway 69 about 0.4 miles south of its intersection with 620th Avenue (Kansas Highway 47), south of Franklin, Kansas. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 US Highway 69, Pittsburg KS 66762, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Helm American Legion Post 182 Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Buffalo Cupola & Forge Blower (approx. 0.8 miles away); Coal Mine Hoist (approx. 0.9 miles away); Dragline Bucket (approx. 0.9 miles away); Church Bell from St. Philip Neri Catholic Church (approx. 0.9 miles away); Franklin Sidewalk (approx. 0.9 miles away); Trolley / Street Car Rails (approx. one mile away); Franklin Grade School and Playground (approx. one mile away).
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Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 7, 2010
2. Garden of Memories Veterans Memorial
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 7, 2010
3. Garden of Memories North Entrance Sign
Veterans Memorial in distant background to right of sign.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 838 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 19, 2010, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
