Veterans Memorial - Hays, KS
N 38° 53.088 W 099° 19.112
14S E 472373 N 4304041
A granite obelisk dedicated "In Memory of Our War Dead" is located in the historic Mount Allen Cemetery in Hays, Kansas, USA.
Waymark Code: WMCFFV
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2011
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A bronze plaque on the obelisk reads: "In Memory Of Our War Dead ~ Dedicated May 30, 1949 ~ Casper J. Middlekauff Post No 173 ~ The American Legion." There is also a bronze American Legion star medallion mounted on the obelisk.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: In Memory Of Our War Dead
Marker Text:
In Memory Of Our War Dead ~ Dedicated May 30, 1949 ~ Casper J. Middlekauff Post No 173 ~ The American Legion
Date of dedication: May 30, 1949
Who Put it Here?: Casper J. Middlekauff Post No 173 of The American Legion
Description of Memorial:
The granite obelisk is approximately 15 feet tall and is centrally located in the oldest part of the cemetery. It sits on top of a large concrete platform with four corbels on each corner of the platform. It sits beneath some large pine trees.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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