Veterans Park Memorial - Atchison, Ks.
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This memorial consisting of of six pillars is located in the Veterans Memorial Park - Commercial Street and River Road in Atchison, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMTCG5
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2016
Views: 2
There are six pillars for this memorial. Each pillar has a cut stone base. Inset into that base, there is a grey marble column. A brass plate with six stars is inset into the middle of the column, and the insignia of one the branches - Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or National Guard is inset into the top of the column. Each column has a two tiered light.
As part of the Memorial, there is a grey granite marker. The text of the marker reads:
(six insignia of the Branches of Service)
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1999 to all veterans of Atchison County, KS
Who served our country in times of war and peace.
By the Atchison Park Board
City of Atchison and Atchison County
Granite & Design Donated by Byrd Memorial Co Inc
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
In Honor Of: All Veterans of Atchison, Ks.
Marker Text:
(six insignia of the Branches of Service)
Dedicated Nov. 11, 1999 to all veterans of Atchison County, KS
Who served our country in times of war and peace.
By the Atchison Park Board
City of Atchison and Atchison County
Granite & Design Donated by Byrd Memorial Co Inc
Date of dedication: Nov. 11, 2009
Who Put it Here?: Atchison Park Board, City of Atchison, County of Atchison
Description of Memorial:
This Memorial is located in Veterans' Memorial Park along the Missouri River. It's a very peaceful and respectful locale.
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