Toronto, Woodson County
Cemetery (south east of town – 519 S. Point Rd. on west side of road) – Map
Type: Flagpole Base
Description: The plaza at the base of the flagpole has a sign reading: “American Legion ~ Memorial”. The crosses are labeled with individual names except for the rearmost which is labeled: “In Memory Of All”. This cross has medallions mounted on it for Veterans of Foreign Wars, G.A.R., and American Legion.
References:
reported by DE McGovern
Photographs:
DE McGovern, March 4, 2006
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
Yates Center, Woodson County
Yates Center Cemetery (north of town – N. Highland St.) – Map
Type: Flagpole Base
Description: A flagpole is mounted in the center of a concrete base. There are four brass medallions surrounding the flagpole. A star shaped medallion is inscribed: “Veterans 61-64 (with letters F, C, and L on the points of the star)”. A cross shaped medallion is inscribed: “Spanish War Veterans 1898 – 1902 ~ Army ~ Navy ~ U.S.A. ~ Puerto Rico ~ Cuba ~ Philippine Islands”. A round medallion is inscribed: “American Legion”. A rosette shaped medallion is inscribed: “Veterans Of Foreign Wars”.
References:
reported by DE McGovern
Photographs:
DE McGovern, February 13, 2005
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
no SUVCW documentation planned
Yates Center, Woodson County
Woodson County Courthouse (105 W. Rutledge St. – southwest corner) – Map
Type: Stone Monument
Description: A stone monument with flagpoles is erected to honor the veterans. The center panel is inscribed: “This Memorial Is Dedicated To Those ~ Who Served To Protect Our Freedom ~ And Our Country”. The panel on the far left has brass plaques naming those who served in the Civil War.
References:
reported by DE McGovern
Photographs:
DE McGovern, March 4, 2005
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
SUVCW documentation needed
Yates Center, Woodson County
Woodson County Courthouse (105 W. Rutledge St. – northwest corner) – Map
Type: Pavilion
Description: A brick pavilion is erected as a stage. The East side has an inscription reading: “Memorial ~ A Tribute To ~ Woodson County’s ~ Soldiers And Sailors ~ Of The World War ~ And Veterans Of ~ All Wars U.S.A.”
References:
reported by DE McGovern
Photographs:
DE McGovern, March 4, 2005
SUV Registry Status: Secondary Memorial
SUVCW documentation needed
Department of Kansas Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War 