American Legion Memorial - Purdy, OK
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hamquilter
N 34° 43.091 W 097° 36.042
14S E 628129 N 3842682
This beautiful memorial is located in Purdy Cemetery, off Highway 76.
Waymark Code: WMZ5R7
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 09/14/2018
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The town of Purdy is a ghost town today, having been legally dissolved in 1989. The Purdy Cemetery contains approximately 683 burials and is located northwest of the town, off Highway 76.
This is a gray granite monument which stands on a rusticated granite base. The top of the pillar is pointed with a large engraving of the American Legion seal. There are the names of 48 veterans shown on the monument.
(American Legion Emblem)
Ball-Smith
Post 23
(48 veteran names)
In Honor Of
All Veterans
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All veterans
Marker Text:
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Date of dedication: Not shown
Who Put it Here?: American Legion Post 23
Description of Memorial:
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Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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