Fairlawn War Memorial - Oklahoma City, OK
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N 35° 29.925 W 097° 31.559
14S E 633690 N 3929353
Located in Oklahoma City's earliest extant Cemetery, Fairlawn, this obelisk is a dedication to those who have served this country.
Waymark Code: WMAXJ5
Location: Oklahoma, United States
Date Posted: 03/07/2011
Views: 17
This war memorial stands on the east side of Fairlawn Cemetery. The obelisk column is ten feet high, and it stands on a double base, making the unit a full twenty feet high. At the top of the obelisk is a ball approximately fifteen inches in diameter, and atop that, a bronze eagle with its wings spread.
The memorial honors all those who have defended our country from its beginning, to the present (which was 1918), and into the future. Two cannon are mounted on stone cubes to the south of the obelisk.
A bronze plaque is affixed to each of the four sides of the base, reading:
"Erected A.D. 1918
In commemoration of all soldiers and sailors who served in the defense of the flag from the birth of the nation and to those who in the future render a like service. A loving tribute from comrades and Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic - Woman's Relief Corps - Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution - United Spanish War Veterans - Patriotic Citizens - Pupils of the Public Schools of Oklahoma City and State and Elsewhere - whose names with other data repose within this monument."
"To Our Defenders
1775-1918
Past Present Future"
"In Memoriam
The Unknown Dead"
"In Memory
1861-1865
Fraternity Charity Loyalty"
Date Created/Placed: 1918
Address:
2700 N. Shartel
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
Height: 20 ft. total height
Illuminated: no
Website: Not listed
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