Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Memorial - Olathe Cemetery - Olathe, Ks.
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N 38° 53.653 W 094° 49.089
15S E 342323 N 4306609
This red granite boulder with attached plaques is located at the corner of Memory Lane and Primrose in the Olathe Cemetery - 738 N Chestnut St, Olathe, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMVVXN
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member T0SHEA
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091-3749a. Daughters of the American Revolution (D.A.R.) Memorial. 1934. Contributing object.
The D.A.R. Memorial is located just northeast of the chapel. The red granite boulder features an original inscribed bronze plaque and modern plaque. The original plaque states "Memory Lane reverently dedicated to the memory of Daughters of Olathe Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. May thirteenth 1934."

- National Register Application



OLATHE CHAPTER
D A R
Organized 11, 1921

MEMORY LANE
Rededicated Oct. 7, 2000

- Secondary Marker Text



Memory Lane

The DAR landscaped bed and Memory Lane were dedicated on May 30, 1934 by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Forty-eight maple trees to represent each of the 48 states, a granite boulder, and lilac bushes were placed on the site originally. It was re-dedicated in 2000 with a bench, new landscaping, and the illuminated flagpole.

- Olathe Cemetery Tour Website

Name of Historic District (as listed on the NRHP): Olathe Cemetery

Link to nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com page with the Historic District: [Web Link]

NRHP Historic District Waymark (Optional): [Web Link]

Address:
738 N. Chestnut Street Olathe, Ks USA 66061

How did you determine the building to be a contributing structure?: Narrative found on the internet (Link provided below)

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