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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GYP_korean-war-memorial_Lawrence-KS.html
This memorial commemorates the conflict that began on June 25, 1950 when North Korean military forces crossed the 38th Parallel and launched a massive invasion of South Korea. Responding to pleas for help by the Government of the Republic of Korea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GYA_california-and-oregon-trails-memorial_Lawrence-KS.html
Beginning in 1849, there plodded up the southern slope of Mount Oread a vast emigration bound for the golden land of California. One branch of the great California and Oregon Trail thus passed over the very ground now part of the university campus…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GY8_the-victory-eagle_Lawrence-KS.html
Erected on the "Victory Highway," U.S. 40,
at the Leavenworth / Douglas County Line
as a memorial
to those from Douglas County who died
in World War I
Relocated to this site in 1980
Cast under the direction of
Dr. Thomas F. Roberts
Dr. Otto Widman
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GY6_buford-m-watson-jr-park_Lawrence-KS.html
Buford M. Watson, Jr. was Lawrence City Manager for nearly 20 years until his untimely death on October 25, 1989. During his tenure, accomplishments included the beautification and revitalization of the downtown, numerous public parks and recreati…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GY4_war-mothers-memorial_Lawrence-KS.html
[American Indian woman sculpture with eagle feathers attached to United States Armed Forces emblem medallions as well as service emblems on wall behind sculpture]
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GXW_the-castle-tea-room_Lawrence-KS.html
1869
In 1869, General John N. Roberts, a Civil War veteran, and his wife Emily, moved to Kansas and established their business and family in Lawrence. The Robertses [sic] had one daughter, Isabella, affectionately called "Belle." Roberts built his…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GTA_hiawatha-hall_Lawrence-KS.html
Hiawatha was a legendary Native American leader and co-founder of the Iroquois Confederacy. Depending on the version of the narrative, Hiawatha lived in the 16th century and was a leader of the Onondaga in the New York area. Hiawatha was a followe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GT9_haskell-indian-nations-university_Lawrence-KS.html
The first three buildings on the Haskell grounds are from left to right: Osceola (boy dorm), Sequoyah (the schoolroom), Keokuk (girl dorm).
Location of the original three buildings, overlaid on top of current building locations. The yellow star ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GT8_haskell-bandstand-gazebo_Lawrence-KS.html
The Haskell Bandstand, (now called the Gazebo) was built in 1908 after the previous bandstand was destroyed by a wind storm. Music was an enjoyed student activity. The bandstand was used frequently for concerts in the early days. The bandstand is …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1GT7_haskell-indian-nations-university-timeline_Lawrence-KS.html
Haskell destiny in becoming a four-year university for native students has a history to be preserved and shared.
In 1890, Haskell Institute became the official name. Several years passed before classes were offered beyond the elementary grades. Mo…