McLouth, Jefferson County
Veterans Park (center of town – 206 S. Union St.) – Map
Type: concrete and brick flagpole stand
Description: The concrete base is decorated with bricks, inscribed with names of donors and honorees. Plaques mounted on the top read: “To Honor All ~ Who Have ~ Served In The ~ Armed Forces ~ Nov. 11, 2004” and “Donated By ~ Lyra Lodge ~ No. 256 AF & AM ~ In Memory Of ~ McLouth Servicemen ~ 1776 – 1976”.
References:
reported by B Tarr
Photographs:
B Tarr, May 27, 2007
DE McGovern, August 4, 2007
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
Oskaloosa, Jefferson County
Jefferson County Court House (300 Jefferson St.) – Map
Type: Walnut Plaque
Description: This walnut plaque, mounted inside the County Court House is identified as “Jefferson County Memorial”. It has a small plaque on the bottom reading: “Dedicated To ~ Those Who Lost Their Lives ~ While Serving Their Country”. Names are listed for Civil War, World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm. The plaque is surrounded by flags of the services.
References:
reported by RL Wandel
Photographs:
RL Wandel, April 28, 2005
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
Valley Falls, Jefferson County
Valley Falls Cemetery (south of town – 1001 19th St.) – Map
Type: Granite Memorial
Description: A cast aluminum plaque is mounted at the base of the flagpole. The plaque reads: “Dedicated To The Memory ~ Of All ~ USA Veterans ~ ~ Grahem – Herbers ~ V.F.W. Post No. 3084 ~ 1989”.
References:
reported by DE McGovern
Photographs:
DE McGovern, August 6, 2007
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
Department of Kansas Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 