Kansas Memorial

The Kansas Memorial

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The Kansas State Memorial is located on Grant Avenue. It was built in June 1960 at a cost of $5,000. This memorial is an example of abstract symbolism using sculpture. For example, there are three circles which each have significant symbolism behind them. A plaque placed near the sculpture by the Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War explains the symbolism and reads:

“The bottom circle represents the unity of the pre–Civil War Era,
The broken circle in the center represents the Union torn asunder by the war 1861-1865
The perfect circle at the top depicts the regained unity of the post war era
An eagle atop all typifies the glorious majesty of our country.”