George H. Hodges - Olathe, Ks.
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N 38° 53.036 W 094° 49.060
15S E 342342 N 4305466
This bronze plaque on a concrete and stone plinth is located in Olathe Civic Park - 250 E Santa Fe in Olathe, Ks.
Waymark Code: WMVYM8
Location: Kansas, United States
Date Posted: 06/11/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member NCDaywalker
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This bronze plaque on a concrete and stone plinth is located in Olathe Civic Park. The plaque is approximately 3 and 1/2 feet off the ground. The pictures of both George H Hodges and of an old schoolhouse - both are in low relief.

(Portrait of George H Hodges)
GEORGE H HODGES
Olathean
Governor of Kansas
1913   1915
(picture of an old schoolhouse)

- Marker Text



George Hartshorn Hodges (February 6, 1866 – October 7, 1947) was an American politician and the 19th Governor of Kansas (1913–1915).

Hodges was born in Orion, Wisconsin in Richland County. His family moved to Olathe, Kansas, when he was three years old. He received his education in the public schools. He married Ora May Murray and they had two children.

- Wikipedia



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Location: Civic Center Park - 250 E Santa Fe

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