Hovgard Memorial Tower

Hovgard Memorial Tower (HMXLY)

Location: Emporia, KS 66801 Lyon County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 24.496', W 96° 10.897'

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This memorial tower is erected in honor of Christopher L. Hovgard D. D., distinguished Danish-born pastor whose wise counsel and courageous life have forever enriched the communities he served throughout Kansas. Beloved minister of this church from 1924 to 1933.
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HM NumberHMXLY
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Placed ByFirst United Methodist Church
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Date Added Thursday, October 2nd, 2014 at 12:58pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)14S E 746091 N 4254876
Decimal Degrees38.40826667, -96.18161667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 24.496', W 96° 10.897'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 24' 29.76" N, 96° 10' 53.82" W
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Area Code(s)620
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 823 Merchant St, Emporia KS 66801, US
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