Veterans Memorial - Olney, IL
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YoSam.
N 38° 43.860 W 088° 05.142
16S E 405631 N 4287485
Originally erected as a Great War Memorial, rededicated to All Veterans
Waymark Code: WMVCE6
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 04/01/2017
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County of column: Richland County
Location of column: Main St.,
courthouse main entrance sidewalk, Olney
Date erected: 1935; Re-dedication: 1983
Erected by: Richland Post. 30 American Legion; Re-Dedication: Richland County Veterans Association
Monument Text:
IN MEMORY
of the
WORLD WAR VETERANS
1917 - 1918.
REDEDICATED: To All Veterans of All Wars
SPONSORED BY
Richland County Veterans Association
MAY 30, 1983
This is a white marble column rising over 28 feet, topped with a sculpture of flames flowing from the column. The original has been placed upon a concrete stepped base during the rededication.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Veterans
Marker Text:
To All Veterans of All Wars
SPONSORED BY Richland County Veterans Association
MAY 30, 1983
Date of dedication: May 30, 1983
Who Put it Here?: Richland County Veterans Association
Description of Memorial:
This is a white marble column rising over 28 feet, topped with a sculpture of flames flowing from the column. The original has been placed upon a concrete stepped base during the rededication
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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