Russell in Russell County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
World War II Memorial Barn Quilt
the supreme sacrifice
in WWII
Carl Robert Laubhan
March 15, 1945
by his sisters
Esther White & Frances Wagner
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • War, World II.
Location. 38° 53.597′ N, 98° 51.529′ W. Marker is in Russell, Kansas, in Russell County. Memorial is at the intersection of Kansas Street and 8th Street, on the right when traveling south on Kansas Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Russell KS 67665, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Irish Eyes Barn Quilt Pattern (here, next to this marker); Nicholas Gernon Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); Kansas Street (a few steps from this marker); Mary "Mother" Bickerdyke (a few steps from this marker); Nicholas Gernon Home (a few steps from this marker); Dream Theater (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); U.S. Post Office / Mural (approx. 0.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Russell.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 30, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 276 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 30, 2016, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.