Memorial 1917-1918, (sculpture).

Memorial 1917-1918, (sculpture).

Unknown, sculptor.

Memorial 1917-1918, (sculpture).

Sculpture: concrete studded with colored pebbles, and a gun (?); Foundation: concrete.

Sculpture: approx. H. 14 ft.

(Front of sculpture:) 1917 DEDICATED 1919/TO THE/MEMORY OF OUR BOYS/WHO MADE/THE SUPREME SACRIFICE/IN THE WORLD WAR (Plaques on other three sides list names) unsigned

Multi-tiered pillar with four sides, each side having a niche featuring military insignia. Around the bottom of the pillar are wreaths and flags. All these images are formed by colored stones set into the pillar. An acacia bush set on top of the pillar may be formed around a World War I gun. The pillar also mounts inscribed plaques.

History -- United States -- World War I

Object -- Foliage -- Acacia

Object -- Other -- Flag

Outdoor Sculpture -- Kansas -- Leavenworth

Administered by Leavenworth County, Public Works, 4th & Walnut, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048

Located Leavenworth County Courthouse, 4th Street, between Walnut & Custer, Leavenworth, Kansas

Made by a local resident in honor of World War I veterans.

Save Outdoor Sculpture, Kansas survey, 1994.

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