Korean War Memorial - Carter County Monument - Van Buren, MO
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N 36° 59.718 W 091° 00.875
15S E 676675 N 4096193
Originally a WWI memorial, but as time went on, other wars were etched in on the base; The Soldier's Monument was erected by the citizens of the town of Van Buren and Carter County with the aid of a State appropriation of $1,000.
Waymark Code: WM121TP
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 02/04/2020
Views: 4
County of memorial: Carter County
Location of memorial: Main St. & Oliver St., courthouse lawn, Van Buren
Monument erected by: The Citizens of Carter County
Artist: John Paulding, 1883-1935, sculptor
Founder: American Bronze Company
Korean War Side:
VETERANS OF KOREAN WARRAY MURPHY
TOPEL C. FOX
THOMAS H. CAMPBELL
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