Wichita in Sedgwick County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

1. Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington Marker

Inscription. To Inspire Patriotism
and Loyalty
and to commemorate the
Bicentennial of the Birth
of George Washington

Erected 1932 by Eunice Sterling Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Patriots & Patriotism. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #01 George Washington series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1932.

Location. 37° 42.511′ N, 97° 20.65′ W. Marker is in Wichita, Kansas, in Sedgwick County. Marker is at the intersection of Rochester Street and 13th Street North, on the left when traveling north on Rochester Street. Marker is at the flagpole on the North High School grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1437 North Rochester Street, Wichita KS 67203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North High School Indian Head (within shouting distance of this marker); "Minisa" Bridge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Birthplace of Hattie McDaniel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Spanish-American War Memorial (approx. 0.8 miles away); White Castle

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(approx. one mile away); The Historic Sedgwick County Courthouse (approx. 1.1 miles away); Civil War Soldiers and Sailors Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); John Cheney on Wichita State Basketball (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wichita.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

2. Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington Marker

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 24, 2011

3. Bicentennial of the Birth of George Washington Marker

Looking northwest, with North High School in background

Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 366 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 26, 2012, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.