Deer ~ Girard, Kansas - Figurative Public Sculpture on Waymarking.com

This is supposed to be the deer of legend. Killed on the spot of the statue, by Dr. Strong, where he planted a stake and platted the town of Girard.
Text of Marker in front of statue:
GIRARD, KANSAS
Centennial Birthday February 28, 1868~1969
-------- *** --------- Dr. Charles H. Strong was a native of Girard, Pennsylvania

Dr. Strong's dream came true when he decided to go deer hunting and possibly locate the geographical center of Crawford County, which had just been established in Southern Kansas February 13, 1867. While hunting, a deer jumped up out of the grass and was shot by Dr. Strong who drove a stake where the deer fell; on which he placed a card and a bunch of grass stating that he had taken the land and Girard was to be located thereon; naming it in honor of his home town Girard, Pennsylvania.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Deer Figure Type: Animal Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: unknown Materials used: Cast metal on concrete base Location: courthouse lawn

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