CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS AND MONUMENTS
DICKINSON COUNTY, KANSAS
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Abilene, Dickinson County
Cemetery (northwest of town)
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Type: Granite Soldier Statue and Cannon
Description:
A stone marker is emplaced in the middle of a number of civil war v
eteran's graves. The bronze plaque mounted on top of the marker
reads: "In Memory Of ~ Our Soldiers Who Fought And ~ Died, And
Those Who Fought In ~ War And Peace To Defend The ~ Rights And
Freedoms Of Our ~ Beloved Land. ~ This Memorial Made Possible
By The ~ Generosity Of ~ David Ross Gordon ~ 1956".
References: reported by DE McGovern
Photographs: DE McGovern, August 26, 2006
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
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Abilene, Dickinson County
Cemetery (northwest of town)
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Type: Granite Soldier Statue and Cannon
Description:
A black granite monument is placed next to a flagpole. A memorial
plaza is in front. The front of the monument is inscribed: "Honor -
Memory ~ "The Willingness To Sacrifice Is The Prelude To Freedom" ~
Dedicated With Appreciation To The Men And Women Whose Loyalty And
Service ~ During Times Of War And Peace Define The Character Of
This Great Nation." The base is inscribed: "The Avenue Of Flags
Project Has Been Made Possible By Abilene Area Veterans And Their
Families"
The back is inscribed: "Honor - Memory ~ " As We Stand Here In
Grateful Remembrance Of The Veterans Contributions We Renew Our ~
Conviction Of Individual Responsibility To Live In Ways That Support
The Eternal Truths Upon ~ Which Our Nation Is Founded, And From
Which Flows All Its Strength And All Its Greatness." ~ Dwight D.
Eisenhower, Feb. 8, 1960".
A plaque at the base of the flagpole reads: "Flag Pole Donated ~
In Honor of All ~ Veterans ~ by the ~ Richard & Delores Rider ~
Family".
Paving stones in the plaza include "Henry H. Tobias, Co D, 1st
BN PA INF" and "James W. Purdy, Corp KS Calvary".
References: reported by M Halfman
Photographs: M Halfman, May 24, 2006
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
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Herington, Dickinson County
Sunset Hill Cemetery (northwest of town)
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Type: Granite Soldier Statue and Cannon
Description:
A granite soldier monument is emplaced in the north half of the cemetery.
The inscription reads: "In Memory ~ Of The ~ "Boys In Blue ~ 1861-1865 ~
Erected 1914 ~ By The Herington ~ G.A.R. And W.R.C. ~ "One Country ~ One Flag" ."
A 3-Inch Ordnance Rifle is mounted on a concrete base in the center of the cemetery.
The inscription reads: "G.A.R. ~ W.R.C ~ 1908"
References: SOS! 1994, Stark, 1997, Thies, 2004
Photographs: RRM Thies, February 25, 1995
DE McGovern, July 11, 2005
SUV Registry Status: Primary Memorial
SUVCW documentation needed
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Updated October 20, 2006 - DE McGovern
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