Pitner Park - Stratton, NE
N 40° 08.901 W 101° 14.100
14T E 309626 N 4446617
A beautiful town park, established in the 1930's, located on the west side of Stratton.
Waymark Code: WMFFMV
Location: Nebraska, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2012
Views: 1
Pitner Park was established in the 1930's and named for James A. Pitner who was instrumental in the planning and care of the park. The park contains open grassy areas, trees, several play areas as well as a nearby museum and
historical marker.
The text on the dedication plaque reads
PITNER PARK
Established in the 1930's and named on 8-9-1950
by the Village Board of Stratton, Nebraska in
honor of
JAMES A. PITNER
8-28-1882 - 7-27-1950
A member of the Park Board since it's [sic] beginning.
He had a great part in planning, planting, and
care of the park.
Name: Pitner Park
Street Location: Texas Ave. & Howard St.
Local Municipality: Town of Stratton
State/Province, etc.: Nebraska
Country: USA
Memorial/Commemoration: James A. Pitner
Date Established: 1930
Web Site: Not listed
Picnic Facilities: Not listed
Recreational Facilities: Not listed
Monuments/Statues: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
Special Events: Not listed
Traditional Geocaches: Not listed
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