World War Veterans Memorial - Richmond, MO
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N 39° 16.719 W 093° 58.603
15S E 415756 N 4348154
On the opposite side of the courthouse as the Doniphan statue.
Waymark Code: WMKF87
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Math Teacher
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County of statue: Ray County
Location of statue: Thornton St side, courthouse lawn, Richmond
Artist: Unknown
Date dedicated: Dedicated May 30, 1930. Rededicated 1950

Proper description: "Standing figure of a World War I soldier. He stands at attention, with his rifle in his proper right hand" ~ Smithsonian American Art Museum

Text on statue:
(Front Base): In memory of Our World War Veterans

(Rear Base): Unveiled under the Auspices of the American Legion Posts of Ray Co. May 30, 1930

TITLE: World War Veterans Memorial

ARTIST(S): Unknown

DATE: Dedicated May 30, 1930. Rededicated 1950

MEDIUM: White granite

CONTROL NUMBER: IAS MO000176

Direct Link to the Individual Listing in the Smithsonian Art Inventory: [Web Link]

PHYSICAL LOCATION:
Thornton St. side courthouse lawn Richmond, MO 64085

DIFFERENCES NOTED BETWEEN THE INVENTORY LISTING AND YOUR OBSERVATIONS AND RESEARCH:
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