This Douglas A-4 Skyhawk was generously donated to the City of Purdy by the Department of Navy, Naval Air Systems, in response to the joint acquisitions efforts of the late Norman Gabby Gibbons and U.S. Navy Commander Edward Estes. The City of . . . — — Map (db m229667) HM
Air Force ☆ Army ☆ Coast Guard Marines ☆ Navy In honored memory of those who served in defense of their country so that all may enjoy freedom. Let us show them that we do care, Let us gather with them and share, Their . . . — — Map (db m229649) WM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty
The . . . — — Map (db m93626) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty . . . — — Map (db m55726) HM
[northwest side]Maj. Gen. John V. Cox Vice Adm. Arthur L. Willard [southwest side]Gen. Seth J. McKee Cpt. Stephen W. Thompson Gen. Roscoe Robinson Jr. [south side]PFC. Richard G. Wilson Congressional Medal of . . . — — Map (db m179990) HM WM
In 1911, Cape Girardeau members of the Missouri Chapter of the Woman's Relief Corps, an auxiliary to the Grand Army of the Republic, commissioned a memorial to the fallen soldiers of the City and County. Dedicated on May 30, 1911, the memorial . . . — — Map (db m236269) HM
In honored memory of Pfc. Richard Wilson 187th Airborne Infantry 11th Division, U.S. Army 1931-1950 Posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Nations highest award for gallantry and service beyond the call of duty, and . . . — — Map (db m236981) HM WM
The 20th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment was formed in northern Illinois in April and May of 1861. On July 10, 1861, the regiment disembarked from a steamer at Cape Girardeau, the first formal Union troops to arrive in this city. One of the . . . — — Map (db m236813) HM
This wagon represented the State of Missouri in the 1976 Bicentennial Wagon Train Pilgrimage to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania
Wagon Master, Raymond Williams
Asst. Wagon Master, Jack Nolan
Outriders, Georgia Williams
Dixie Nolan-Peak and . . . — — Map (db m57421) HM
was born Dec. 24, 1786
Died in Clay Co. Mo. Oct. 24, 1847
Col. commanding 28 Regt, 3 Brig.
1st Div. Mo. Militia from
1824 to 1829 on the
extreme western border of Mo.
during the Indian troubles.
He represented Clay Co. in the . . . — — Map (db m68107) HM WM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
Dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty
40th . . . — — Map (db m68481) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m73540) HM
Rutherford B. Hayes
18221893
19th President of the United States
In 1879, things were different when the sitting President Rutherford B. Hayes and his friend General William Tecumseh Sherman stopped at the Junction Depot near Second and . . . — — Map (db m223033) HM
Harry S. Truman
1884-1972
33rd President of the United States
Harry S. Truman first came to Cameron while campaigning for Senate in 1934. His stage was a flatbed truck on Third Street. A few years later, in 1940, Truman spoke before . . . — — Map (db m223048) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m62315) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty . . . — — Map (db m45866) HM
This park is named in memory of General Prentiss, former resident of Bethany and General in the Union Army during the Civil War. General Prentiss is recognized as The Hero of the Battle of Shiloh. Date of birth: November 23, 1819 Date of death: . . . — — Map (db m216804) HM WM
[north side]Corporal Frank Woodruff Buckles February 1, 1901 February 27, 2011 Harrison County Native Last surviving American veteran of World War I. In his final years he came to represent the entire generation . . . — — Map (db m216800) HM
In memory of six Confederate soldiers who died here, during the Battle of West Plains, Feb. 19, 1862 Dedicated by Col. John R. Woodside Camp No. 203 Sons of Confederate Veterans Feb. 19, 2012 — — Map (db m186110) WM
Beneath this marker is a Time Capsule buried December 17, 1976, at 2:00 P.M. by the West Plains Bicentennial 1976 Steering Committee to be disinterred July 4th, 2076 by the Howell County Court Time capsule donated by . . . — — Map (db m186135) HM
Dedicated to You, a Free Citizen in a Free Land
This reproduction of the Liberty Bell was the inspirational symbol for the United States Savings Bonds Independence Drive, conducted from May 15 to July 4, 1950.
The dimensions and tone are . . . — — Map (db m44349) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
Dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty
40th . . . — — Map (db m68494) HM
Revolutionary War Patriot
Taken captive - Martin's Station,
on land now part of Kentucky,
June 1780
Held by British until
November 1782 — — Map (db m63147) HM
On this spot on the first day of November One Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty One during the Third Convention of the American Legion in the presence of the associated war leaders Ferdinand Foch Marshal of France Armando Diaz General of the Army of . . . — — Map (db m44366) HM WM
In memory of
The Brave Men
who fell July 5, 1861,
in the Battle of Carthage.
C. S. M. A.
Mrs. Cindarilla F. Mealy, Pres.
Mrs. Lucinda Hampton, [?] — — Map (db m37145) HM
Crossroad of Destiny: Union or Disunion
The year of 1861 was one of crisis and decision making for Missouri. Throughout her history, Missouri had stood at many crossroads, for virtually all of the major routes leading from East to West . . . — — Map (db m195030) HM
World War II
Marvin Charles Alexander Emmett L. Alumbaugh Charles Guindell Baldwin James E. Bandy Charles Robert Berkley Stanley Bowman Clyde R. Callaway Edward "Bud" Chapman Roy Childers Herman Douglas Clark James . . . — — Map (db m61171) WM
In memory of our heroic combat dead of the
Korean and Vietnam Conflicts
Korean
Harold L. Terry Jimmie E. Barcom
William M. Barnard Otis C. Carpenter
James A. Harris David L. Johnson
Charles R. Landon Robert F. Wilson . . . — — Map (db m35057) WM
Erected by the Citizens of Joplin in honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice in World War II
Dedicated June 1947
[Honor Roll of Names] — — Map (db m35047) HM
This memorial is dedicated in
appreciation to all U.S. veterans
who have served in the Armed Forces
for the freedom of our country
We salute each of you for your bravery — — Map (db m43060) HM
I represent all the 105-Millimeter Howitzers
that between 1941 and 1945 bombarded the
enemy and defended U.S. forces in
North Africa, Italy, France, Germany,
and on the Pacific Islands;
I also commemorate the thousands of
men and . . . — — Map (db m37298) HM
In Memory of
All World War II Veterans
This memorial is in honor of all of the World War II veterans who were involved in the fight for the freedom of America and the free world.
Whether they fought in the Pacific or European theater, . . . — — Map (db m37195) HM
The symbol of the 515th Engineer Company (PL)(CS) presented to the Citizens of Lebanon and Laclede County on May 4, 1991, for outstanding support of troops and families during Operation Desert Storm. — — Map (db m96192) WM
Dedicated to
All American Veterans
both past and present
who faithfully have served
our nation in war and peace
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In Memory of
All American . . . — — Map (db m158061) WM
In Honor of the
Fallen Warriors
of
Laclede County
by its Citizens
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Lebanon Area Fallen Warriors
[Roll of Honored Dead]
[not transcribed]
[Boots . . . — — Map (db m158065) WM
Side A: Massacre Site
On August 22, 1861, "State Guard" troops under Col. Edwin W. Price plundered this community taking household goods, farm animals and merchandise from Brockhoff's Store.
Sunday, Oct. 5, 1862, sixty drunken . . . — — Map (db m43980) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
and loyalty . . . — — Map (db m43987) HM
This memorial is dedicated
to the 65 members of
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
who served our country
in World War I and
in loving memory of
Edward Lohman
who gave his life for our country.
This memorial is dedicated
to the . . . — — Map (db m44012) HM
To honor all veterans who
valiantly fought for
Liberty, Freedom and Justice.
World War I World War II
Korean War Vietnam War
Desert Storm
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1989 — — Map (db m43978) HM
To those men who bore the battle
and to their wives and their families
we dedicate our effort in the
restoration of this chapel.
July 1976 — — Map (db m90970) WM
The Confederate Home Cemetery is the final resting place for more than 800 people. It was established early in the history of the Confederate Soldiers Home of Missouri.
The first interment was in 1891; the last occurred in 1950 when John T. . . . — — Map (db m91052) HM
From this spot
Captain Guibor's Battery
shelled the Federal troops entrenched
on Masonic College Hill
during the Battle of Lexington
September 18, 19, 20, 1861 — — Map (db m90899) HM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this copy of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m90904) HM
In honor of veterans
from Lawrence County
who served in the
defense of our country
Dedicated July 4, 1987
200th Anniversary of the
United States Constitution — — Map (db m43063) HM
Erected to perpetuate
the memory of the men and
women of this community
who answered their country's
call to colors and dedicated
to those who made the
supreme sacrifice — — Map (db m156324) WM
In memory of those from the Brookfield area who gave their lives in freedom's cause this memorial is hereby dedicated
[Roll of Honored Dead] — — Map (db m67172) WM
[Front]
Laclede is distinguished as the boyhood home of John Joseph Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe during World War I. He was born near Laclede in Linn County, Sept. 13, 1860. At the time, his parents, . . . — — Map (db m67004) HM
Birthplace and boyhood home of General John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief of the American Expeditionary Forces in the World War. — — Map (db m67052) HM
Laclede, Mo. was established in 1853. Conveniently located with access from the railroads, Laclede was at one time quite a prosperous town. general stores, banks, factory work, appliance retail, implement dealerships, upholstery, beauticians, . . . — — Map (db m67078) HM
In honor of those from the
Marceline - Bucklin Community
who made the supreme sacrifice
in the World Wars
World War I
William Gupton Wesley Simon Hedrick William P. Jones Samuel Kennedy Lester Leake Foster Miller . . . — — Map (db m67141) HM
In honor of those who have served in our country's wars and in lasting memory of those who gave their lives in freedom's cause on the far flung battlefields of the world this memorial is hereby dedicated. — — Map (db m67302) WM
This memorial is dedicated to these men and women who gave the supreme sacrifice in defense of our great country.
Killed in Action [Honor Roll]
Prisoners of War [Honor Roll]
This memorial is dedicated in honor and memory of area . . . — — Map (db m67303) WM
In loving memory of Dr. Owen L. Woodward Osteopathic Physician & Medicine Man to Troop B Highway Patrol 1952-1999 Mayor of Atlanta 1964-1993 Macon County & Atlanta C-3 School Boards Ambulance Board for 12 years Honorary trooper Missouri Highway . . . — — Map (db m216798) HM
The piercing scream of a Bald Eagle mascot, “Old Abe,” led the 8th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry into 36 battles during the Civil War, against the Confederacy.
The Battle of Fredericktown, October 21, 1861, was the first battle on . . . — — Map (db m119693) HM WM
Born and raised in Hannibal, he recieved [sic] his appointment to [the U.S.] Naval Academy by Congressman Wm. Henry Hatch, and graduated in 1885. He spent the next 43 years in the Navy. He rose from Cadet [sic - Midshipman] at Annapolis to Chief . . . — — Map (db m156768) HM WM
[Armed Services Emblems]
This memorial
is dedicated to the honor
and memory of veterans
of all wars who faithfully
served their country.
No one who died in war
that others might live in
peace has died in vain.
Our prayer is for . . . — — Map (db m156723) WM
Dedicated to
Marvin William Yakes
and All Veterans
Jesus said no greater love hath any man
than to lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:13
[Back]
Jesus said love one another
as I have loved you.
John 15:12
In God We . . . — — Map (db m156770) WM
Remembering the Ilasco Area
residents and their
descendants who served the
United States of America in all
armed conflicts and wars.
Honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice
Robert Andrews - WWII Anthony Genovese - Korea . . . — — Map (db m156490) WM
"Dedicated to the men and women who honorably serve in the Armed Forces of the United States, past, present and future during war and peace. Their devotion to duty, since the birth of this nation, will never be forgotten."
Dedicated November . . . — — Map (db m62430) WM
Missouri achieved statehood in 1821 as a result of the famous "Missouri Compromise." It was decreed that Missouri be admitted as a slave state, but thereafter no state north of the 36Ί 30' North latitude in the Louisiana Territory would be . . . — — Map (db m44280) HM
Dedicated to
all men and women who have
or will serve their country
in the Armed Forces of the
United States of America.
Our country was founded by
free men believing in the
fatherhood of God and the
brotherhood of men and we . . . — — Map (db m42726) HM
“In honor of the men and women
of Newton County who
serve their country in
World War II.”
1941
“Erected by the Neosho
Junior Chamber of Commerce
through the sale of
scrap metal donated by
the People of Newton . . . — — Map (db m42986) HM
(left front panel)
WWI
Lawrence Watts ∙ Curge Burkhart ∙ Jesse D. Stegall ∙ Milton Manning ∙ Earl F. Pollock Sr. ∙ Arthur Callemore ∙ Donald McKinney ∙ Lawrence R. Gardiner ∙ Lloyd B. Keith ∙ . . . — — Map (db m80573) WM
The draped American flag symbolizes freedom and the sacrifice of those serving in the military branches or as first responders. The flag is artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen's signature design. Nathaniel Sisson sounded the last bugle of the last charge . . . — — Map (db m179989) HM WM
Dedicated to the patriotic
men and women of Nodaway County
who served their country
in time of need
[Roll of Honored Dead]
[Dedicated] Nov. 11, 1979
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Veterans of Nodaway . . . — — Map (db m66479) WM
World War II
Gold Stars
Zeno Schauwecker Harold Schroeder
Veterans
Aloys Bax Alfred Berhorst Arthur Berhorst Elmer Berhorst
Leonard Berhorst Harold Beumel Harold Billet Leonard Billet
Raymond Bock . . . — — Map (db m157159) WM
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1973
This memorial to all Pettis Countians living and dead, who served the Armed Forces of the United States of America
Presented to the Pettis County Court and all Pettis Countians by the American Legion Post 16
Howard R. . . . — — Map (db m85196) WM
With the faith and courage of
their forefathers who made
possible the freedom of these
United States
The Boy Scouts of America
dedicate this replica of the
Statue of Liberty as a pledge
of everlasting fidelity and
loyalty . . . — — Map (db m85273) HM
Erected by the Citizens of Pettis County in honor of our sons who faithfully served this nation and the cause of freedom in the Vietnam War with special tribute to those men whose valor and devotion to duty took them from us.
We . . . — — Map (db m85262) WM
In memory & honor
of our War Dogs
They have served our
country with devotion
and selflessness
My eyes are your eyes
to watch & protect you & yours
& detect evil minds in the dark
My nose is your nose to scent
the invaders of . . . — — Map (db m85188) WM
Dedicated to the men and women
who served their country with honor
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[Namesakes of the Legion Post]
Walter H. Dudley
Killed in Action
Oct. . . . — — Map (db m156327) WM
"Set out verry early this morning and proceeded on under a gentle Breeze from the S. passed two Islands one a Small Willow Island on the L.S. the other large Called by the french Isle de Vache or Cow Island, opposit the head of the S.S. is a large . . . — — Map (db m44567) HM
In 1804-06, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led about 40 soldiers and boatmen on an epic journey. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned this "Corps of Discovery" to find a route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired . . . — — Map (db m44565) HM
In 1803, only a handful of states existed in America – the rest of the land was uncharted wilderness. That wilderness included the Louisiana Territory, which was purchased that year by the United States government.
At the same time, . . . — — Map (db m43233) HM
A Grateful Tribute to
the Living and the Dead
In memory and in honor of all
Platte County men and women
who served in the Armed Forces
of our country in times
of war and peace
Designed and dedicated by
VFW Post 4055 on Nov 11 . . . — — Map (db m63523) WM
In Lewis and Clark's day, the Missouri River was here where the foot of Weston's Main Street is today. Bear Medicine Island was in the river at this place in 1804. According to Clark's notes, the Indians called the island Wau-car-ba . . . — — Map (db m44521) HM
Confederate Soldiers
In this area, along the front fence line, five Confederates are buried. They died of wounds shortly after a skirmish near Weston. Union troops were encamped in the northern part of the cemetery, the confederates were . . . — — Map (db m77294) HM
In the 1850s, one-third of Westons population was African-American. As you look down this hillside and up towards the back fence of the cemetery, you see the area that was set aside for those individuals, free or slave, of African-American . . . — — Map (db m77295) HM
The Lewis and Clark Expedition camped in this area July 2, 1804 opposite the head of Bear Medicine Island (later Kickapoo Island) and replaced a broken mast with a cut cottonwood. They noted across the river remains of the old French fort . . . — — Map (db m44520) HM
In 1804-06, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led about 40 soldiers and boatmen on an epic journey. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned this "Corps of Discovery" to find a route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired . . . — — Map (db m44517) HM
This memorial is dedicated to
all the men and women who
served these United States
in times of war and peace
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1998
Dedicated to the Memory of
SPC Colby M. Farnan
1982 - 2005
Operation Iraqi Freedom
4th . . . — — Map (db m44501) HM
Dedicated in grateful tribute to the men and women of Polk County who served and to those listed here who gave their lives in our country's wars.
Let us remember their service and keep faith.
[Roll of Honored Dead from]
World War I . . . — — Map (db m62569) WM
Died In Active Service
John W. Allred Emmett Barham John M. Black Lawrence V. Boaz Joseph E. Bush Willie Cates Roma O. Drumwright Ulysses J. Durham Walter N. Durkee Homer C. Forcey David F. Gentry Arthur Goodrich . . . — — Map (db m62548) HM
In honor and memory of
those who served in defense
of their country during all
wars and conflicts so that
all might enjoy freedom
Dedicated May 27, 1996 — — Map (db m62547) WM
In Honor of All Veterans
Past and Present
[Armed Services Emblems]
In Honor of Francis J. Lynch VFW Post 3168
Dedicated May 31, 2004 — — Map (db m158058) WM
