CIVIL WAR MEMORIALS AND MONUMENTS

SMITH COUNTY, KANSAS

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Smith Center

Fairview Cemetery
(north west of town)

Smith Center

Type: Granite Soldier Monument

Description: A granite soldier at rest is mounted on a square granite column. The column is inscribed: "In ~ Memory Of ~ Union ~ Soldiers ~ And ~ Sailors ~ Who Rest In ~ Unknown ~ Graves ~ Rest In Peace". The back of the column includes: "G.A.R. ~ 61 - 65".

A bronze American Legion medallion is mounted at the base of the adjoining flagpole.

References:
SOS! 1994, Thies, 1999

Photographs:
DE McGovern, March 1, 2007

SUV Registry Status: Primary Memorial
SUVCW documentation needed




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Updated March 23, 2007 - DE McGovern