Salina in Saline County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Gen. John A. Logan
"The Black Eagle of Illinois"
— In Honor of John A. Logan Post G.A.R. —
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, US Civil.
Location. 38° 50.179′ N, 97° 36.165′ W. Marker is in Salina, Kansas, in Saline County. Memorial is on Oakdale Drive, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: North Entrance to Oakdale Park, Salina KS 67401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Oakdale Memorial Gateway (a few steps from this marker); Col. William A. Phillips (a few steps from this marker); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oakdale/Carver Pool (about 700 feet away); Founders Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); Site of First Free Ferry on Smoky Hill River (approx. 0.4 miles away); Fox-Watson Theatre (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Founders of the Salina Town Company (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salina.
Also see . . .
1. John A. Logan. "American Battlefield Trust" website entry (Submitted on January 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. John A. Logan Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on January 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
3. General John A. Logan's General Order 11 (Memorial Day Order) . Memorial Day website entry (Submitted on May 24, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 456 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 12, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 3. submitted on December 28, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.