The Kansas State Memorial is located on Grant Ave. It was erected in
Vicksburg National Military Park in June 1960, no formal dedication has been made. Cost to
the State of Kansas was $5000. Text of the plaque placed by the Daughters of Union
Veterans of the Civil War 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." |
