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 Children of the Trails - Olathe, Kansas Posted by:  iconions
N 38° 52.923 W 094° 49.208
15S E 342124 N 4305262
This sculpture and fountain is located in the courtyard of the Johnson County Courthouse - 100 N Kansas Avenue in Olathe, Kansas.
Waymark Code: WMVVXY
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2017
Views: 1
This metal sculpture over a raised brick fountain is located in the courtyard of the Johnson County Courthouse. The sculpture consists of arched metal rods with "flying" birds at the top of the arch. Suspended in the middle of the arch from left to right is three metal figures a dog, a girl, holding a bear and flowers, running holding hands with a boy. The sculpture honors pioneer children who made the arduous trek across the plains for a better life.
CHILDREN OF THE TRAILS
Artist: Kwan Wu
Perhaps the greatest test of the pioneer
spirit was the loss of children like Asa
Smith to the harsh and unforgiving
elements of the frontier. His tiny marker
stands today at the intersection of K-10 and
K-7 Highways. It is joined by this sculpture
created in loving memory of every child
lost along the trails as families faced the
unknown, blazing our nation's westward
growth.
- Marker Text
SCULPTOR: Wu, Kwan 1951-
MEDIUM: Figures: bronze; Arch: aluminum; Fountain: stone and limestone
TYPE: Sculptures-Outdoor Sculpture
Sculptures-Fountain
Sculptures
OWNER/LOCATION:Administered by Board of the County Commissioners of Johnson County Facilities Administrator 111 South Cherry, Suite 1100 Olathe Kansas 66061
Located Johnson County Courthouse Square Olathe Kansas
DATE: Dedicated Sept. 7, 2000
NOTES: Kansas City Adopt A Monument, 2003.
SUMMARY: Bronze figures of a boy and girl followed by a dog running through an aluminum arch are installed atop a circular base in the center of a circular stone fountain basin.
TOPIC: Children
History--United States--Westward Expansion
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74870028
- Smithsonian Outdoor Sculptures Website
TITLE: Children of the Trails
ARTIST(S): Wu, Kwan 1951-
DATE: Dedicated Sept. 7, 2000
MEDIUM: Figures: bronze; Arch: aluminum; Fountain: stone and limestone
CONTROL NUMBER: IAS 74870028
Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]
PHYSICAL LOCATION:
100 N Kansas Avenue, Olathe, Ks
southern portion of the Johnson County Courthouse Courtyard
DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
none noted - sculpture and fountain are in good repair and are well maintained
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