Emporia in Lyon County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
All Veterans Memorial Park
In honor of those who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
Lest We Forget
Flag pole donated by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7957. In honor of those who
served and survived and those who served and died.
Labor for this All-Veterans Memorial was provided by the men and women of the Kiwanis Club of Emporia. Kiwanis members are proud to honor all veterans by their participation in this community project.
Erected by City of Emporia, Veterans and Service Organizations, and Concerned Citizens.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 38° 23.195′ N, 96° 10.848′ W. Marker is in Emporia, Kansas, in Lyon County. Memorial is on Commercial Street (State Highway 99), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 933 South Commercial Street, Emporia KS 66801, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Vietnam Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Emporia's Liberty Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); Alvin J. King (within shouting distance of this marker); Lebanon, Grenada, and Panama Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Emporia High School World War II Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gold Star Mothers of America War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Emporia's Mexican American Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Colonel Edwin H. Hawes (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Emporia.
Also see . . . History & Museums - Emporia, Kansas. Issuu website entry (Submitted on January 17, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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