Memorial Park (Flat Iron) - Rensselaer, IN
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rogueblack
N 40° 56.346 W 087° 08.961
16T E 487427 N 4532007
Across from St. Augustine Catholic Church is a small park devoted to the memorial of Jasper County World War I veterans.
Waymark Code: WM3FTE
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 03/30/2008
Views: 5
The marker is fixed on a large boulder surrounded by well-kept hedges in front of a tall flag pole flying the U.S. and Indiana State flags. In the very corner of the park is a large World War I military gun, preserved for visitors to appreciate the soldiers of the Great War for the fighting and sacrifice that was made for all the generations that followed.
The plaque reads:
To honor those who went from Jasper County to serve in The World War
This stone was erected by The American Legion Auxiliary
Dewey Biggs Post No. 29
Dedicated November 11, 1927
The Memorial Park sign is a noteworthy inclusion of all U.S. veterans and reads:
Memorial Park
(Flat Iron)
In honor of all veterans who served our country
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 01/01/1927
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: The American Legion Auxiliary, Dewey Biggs Post No. 29
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: North America
Physical Address of Monument:
N. McKinley Avenue
Rensselaer, IN USA
47978
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
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