Okotoks Cenotaph - Okotoks, AB, Canada
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GeoKs
N 50° 43.567 W 113° 58.516
12U E 290018 N 5623591
This stone cenotaph is located in Frederick Price Memorial Park in the historic district of Okotoks.
Waymark Code: WM252Z
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 09/05/2007
Views: 30
Th Okotoks cenotaph was built after World War I and restored by the local Royal Canadian Legion in 1996. Frederick Price was a long-time resident of Okotoks and a war veteran. When he died he left his estate to the local Legion branch. When the Okotoks branch folded in 1997 the park was turned over to the town and maintained with the funds from Price’s estate which is why it bears his name. The cenotaph includes the names of the men and women from Okotoks and area who died in war.
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
World War I, World War II, Korean War
In Honor Of: Dedicated to the glory of God and to those who served their country
Who Put it Here?: Royal Canadian Legion Okotoks Branch 163
Description of Memorial:
We found this quiet little park while on a geocaching day trip to the town of Okotoks. The historic district is very well set-up for a self-guided tours of parks, homes and other buildings. After finding the cache in this park, we spent a few quiet moments giving thanks to those who served and are serving in the military, so that we are free to enjoy things like geocaching and waymarking.
Date of dedication: Not listed
Marker Text: Not listed
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