City War Memorial - Fairlawn Cemetery - Elk City, OK
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N 35° 25.909 W 099° 24.636
14S E 462729 N 3921009
This large memorial plaza is located on the north side of Fairlawn Cemetery.
Waymark Code: WM14DDR
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 06/16/2021
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This is a memorial plaza located in Fairlawn Cemetery, and situated just east of the chapel. This is a stone plaza approximately 24 ft. by 48 feet. There are five metal rafters over the plaza, four at the north end where there are ten stone benches, and one at the south end, with four benches. One of the rafters has metal seals of the five branches of the military. The plaza is used for Memorial Day and Veterans Day services, as well as for funerals of veterans. An American flag flies over the plaza.
The memorial was sponsored by the citizens of Elk City, with donations matched by the City. Along the walkway leading to the plaza is a plaque with the dedication and a list of the citizen sponsors. The plaza was completed in 2007. The plaque reads:
LEST WE FORGET
This memorial plaza is dedicated to all military
men and women from Elk City both past and present
(Names of city sponsors)
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: All Elk City veterans
Marker Text:
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Date of dedication: 2007
Who Put it Here?: City of Elk City
Description of Memorial:
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Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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